Celtic vs Aberdeen prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 2, 2026
Scottish Premiership
In the 5th round of the Scottish Premiership, Celtic will face Aberdeen on September 2, 2026. The hosts will be expected to secure a convincing victory.
Celtic vs Aberdeen: team news and expert analysis
The Glasgow giants made a difficult start to last season. However, after yet another managerial reshuffle, O'Neill took charge and led his experienced side to a domestic double in the spring. They have already overcome LASK in the Champions League, winning 3-0 at home before suffering a stunning 1-5 comeback defeat in Austria. Their domestic campaign has also begun with a string of convincing victories, although Falkirk were beaten by only a 2-1 margin.
The Aberdeen club are regular participants in European competitions. However, they collected just 40 points in 2025/2026, finishing ninth on goal difference. They opened the new Premiership campaign with a comeback victory over Hearts, despite trailing 0-1 until the 90th minute. After losing 0-2 to Dundee in the league, they immediately gained revenge in the League Cup with a 3-0 victory. They also gave Rangers a tough contest but eventually lost 0-1.
The champions are posting strong numbers, averaging 2.67 goals scored and just 0.67 conceded per match. Nisbet and his teammates are averaging 0.67 goals scored and 1.33 conceded.
Head to Head matches: Celtic vs Aberdeen
Celtic have won seven of their last eight meetings, although Aberdeen prevailed on penalties in last year's Scottish Cup clash in May.
Everything points towards the hosts. We expect Celtic to win with a -1.5 goal handicap (odds – 1.72).
Celtic vs Aberdeen: key statistics and trends
- Celtic have won five of their last six matches
- 67% of Celtic matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.33 goals per game
- Aberdeen have won two of their last four matches
- 33% of Aberdeen matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.0 goals per game
Celtic vs Aberdeen: Possible starting lineups
Celtic are expected to play in a 1-4-3-3 formation: Sinisalo - Tierney, Trusty, Carter-Vickers, Donovan - Bauer, McGregor, Nygren - Yang Hyun-Jun, Hyeok, Camilo Duran
Aberdeen are expected to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation: Muller - Guinness-Walker, Heep, Mayo, Cadden - Aremu, Lyons - Yogan, Ronan, Olusanya - Nisbet
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