Aberdeen vs Celtic: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips Predictions

Aberdeen vs Celtic: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Match Details: August 10, 2025 | Pittodrie Stadium | Scottish Premiership | 12:30 GMT

Aberdeen and Celtic preview, with our advanced algorithm predicting both teams to score.

Two of Scotland's biggest sides clash in this early season contest, and we are predicting goals in the game.

Key Betting Tip: BTTS @ 1.61 (Kwiff)

Aberdeen vs Celtic Predicted Lineups

Aberdeen Predicted XI: Mitov, Jensen, Milne, Knoester, Shinnie, Heltne Nilsen, Clarkson, Milanovic, Aouchiche, Keskinen, Yengi

Celtic Predicted XI: Schmeichel, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Tierney, Nygren, McGregor, Hatate, Yang, Idah, Maeda

Aberdeen will be without defensive duo Kristers Tobers and Emmanuel Gyamfi who will not be back until the end of the month.

Celtic are without talisman Jota, who is sidelined until 2026.

Aberdeen vs Celtic Current League Standings

Aberdeen are at the foot of the table in 12th after the first round of fixtures, while Celtic are 3rd.

Aberdeen vs Celtic Head-to-Head Timeline

Aberdeen were victorious in the last meeting between the two sides when winning on penalties in May, but prior to that, Celtic have won the other 4 most recent games.

Recent Head-to-Head:

May 2025: Aberdeen 1-1 Celtic (FA Cup)

May 2025: Aberdeen 1-5 Celtic (Premiership)

February 2025: Celtic 5-1 Aberdeen (Premiership)

December 2024: Aberdeen 0-1 Celtic (Premiership)

November 2024: Celtic 6-0 Aberdeen (League Cup)

Recent Aberdeen vs Celtic Matches Analysis

Aberdeen Last 5 Matches:

Hearts 2-0 Aberdeen (Premiership)

Aberdeen 1-3 Ipswich (Club Friendly)

Cove Rangers 0-2 Aberdeen (Club Friendly)

Aberdeen 1-1 Celtic (FA Cup)

Dundee Utd 2-1 Aberdeen (Premiership)

Aberdeen have struggled for recent form and started their season with a loss to Hearts.

Celtic Last 5 Matches:

Celtic 1-0 St. Mirren (Premiership)

Ajax 5-1 Celtic (Club Friendly)

Celtic 4-0 Newcastle (Club Friendly)

Sporting CP 0-2 Celtic (Club Friendly)

Celtic 2-3 Estrela Da Amadora (Club Friendly)

Celtic had a decent pre-season with notable victories, and started off the campaign with 3 points.

Aberdeen vs Celtic Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 46% confidence in a Celtic victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Aberdeen vs Celtic Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Both Teams to Score @ 1.61 - Our in-house betting tipsters have predicted goals in this clash for both sides.

Key Players to Watch: Aberdeen vs Celtic

Dimitar Mitov (Aberdeen) – The Bulgarian shot-stopper will need to be at the top of his game if Aberdeen are to get anything against the reigning champions.

Reo Hatate (Celtic) – Hatate could be the key to unlocking the stubborn Aberdeen rearguard.

Aberdeen vs Celtic Match Facts

Referee: John Beaton

Broadcast Details:

UK: Sky Sports Football / Sky Sports Main Event

Stadium Information: Pittodrie Stadium will host this Scottish Premiership clash with its 20,800 capacity.