Celtic vs Aberdeen
Celtic cruise to comfortable win over Aberdeen
A commanding three-goal display sees Celtic secure a solid Premiership victory.
Celtic put Aberdeen to the sword with a 3-0 win, thanks to goals from C. Durán, B. Nygren, and Yang Hyun-Jun all before the break. The Hoops dominated early and never looked back, sealing the game well within the first half. Fipster's prediction of a home win was spot on, though the margin was even more convincing than expected.
Outcome probability
The new Scottish Premiership season kicks off with a tantalising fixture between Celtic and Aberdeen. Both teams have been busy in the transfer market, shaping their squads for the challenges ahead. Celtic welcome new signings K. Høgh, M. Baur, and H. Hassan, while bidding farewell to D. Maeda, A. Engels, and L. Palma. Aberdeen have strengthened their ranks with the arrival of C. Cadden but have lost A. Jensen and D. Mitov. This opening match promises to set the tone for the campaign.
Key facts
- 1.Celtic have signed K. Høgh, M. Baur, and H. Hassan ahead of the new season.
- 2.Aberdeen's notable arrival is C. Cadden, while they have lost A. Jensen and D. Mitov.
- 3.Celtic finished last season with a significantly better goal difference than Aberdeen.
- 4.Celtic's points-per-game last season (2.16) notably surpass Aberdeen's (1.05).
- 5.The predicted halftime score is 1-0 in favour of Celtic.
- 6.The fulltime predicted score is 2-0 to Celtic.
- 7.Four cards are expected in the match, indicating a competitive game.
The context
As the season opener, neither side has yet to register any league form this term. Last season's performances and summer business provide the backdrop for this clash. Celtic, with a notable points-per-game advantage and a superior goal difference from last season, enter as favourites. Aberdeen, aiming to build on their previous campaign, will look to their new signing C. Cadden to make an impact.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Celtic
Away — Aberdeen
No standout best passers flagged for Aberdeen
Analysis
Celtic's dominance is clear from the aggregated probabilities, with an 87.5% chance of a home win. The predicted scoreline of 2-0 reflects their attacking strength and defensive solidity. The halftime prediction of 1-0 suggests Celtic will take an early lead and control the game thereafter. Aberdeen will need to be cautious, as Celtic's goal difference and points-per-game superiority underline their quality. The expected four cards hint at a competitive but controlled encounter.
Prediction
We anticipate Celtic to secure a 2-0 victory, leading 1-0 at halftime. Their summer reinforcements should blend well with the existing squad, providing both defensive resilience and attacking options. Aberdeen will face a tough challenge to break down Celtic's defence and find the net. This result would give Celtic a perfect start to their campaign.
The verdict
This season opener sets the stage for what promises to be an exciting Scottish Premiership campaign. Celtic look poised to assert their authority early, while Aberdeen will be eager to prove their mettle. Fans can expect a spirited contest, but the prediction leans firmly towards a home win for Celtic.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Durán
Assist: Nygren
Nygren
Carter-Vickers
Yellow Card
Mayo
Yellow Card
Yang Hyun-Jun
Assist: Durán
Mouloua
Aremu
Nisbet
Briedl
Oxlade-Chamberlain
Nygren
Yang Hyun-Jun
Durán
Hassan
Molloy
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Celtic | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 18 |
| 2 |  Heart Of Midlothian | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | +6 | 13 |
| 6 |  ST Johnstone | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 8 |
| 7 |  Aberdeen | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 8 |
| 8 |  Dundee Utd | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 8 |
Match Statistics
Celtic
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 1V. SinisaloG
- 5L. ScalesD
- 6A. TrustyD
- 8B. NygrenM
- 11C. DuránF
- 13Yang Hyun-JunM
- 20C. Carter-VickersD
- 21A. Oxlade-ChamberlainM
- 23H. HassanM
- 42C. McGregorM
- 51Colby DonovanD
Substitutes
- 14L. McCowanM
- 17S. TounektiF
- 18O. SørensenM
- 22M. BaurM
- 26S. JohnstoneG
- 29Shumaira MheukaF
- 47D. MurrayD
- 49J. ForrestM
- 56A. RalstonD
Aberdeen
5-3-2Starting XI
- 5M. KnoesterD
- 9A. MoulouaF
- 10A. BriedlM
- 15K. NisbetF
- 17S. ArmstrongM
- 21G. MolloyD
- 23L. MayoD
- 24N. Guinness-WalkerD
- 27M. MüllerG
- 28C. CaddenD
- 32A. AremuM
Substitutes
- 2N. DevlinD
- 7Tony YoganeF
- 11L. SmithF
- 13N. SumanG
- 20T. OlusanyaF
- 22J. MilneD
- 25C. RonanM
- 31M. NteloF
- 40F. MarshallM
Celtic
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Nygren | M | 63 | 9.0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0/1 |
| C. Durán | F | 75 | 8.5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0/2 |
| Yang Hyun-Jun | M | 74 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3/6 |
| Colby Donovan | D | 90 | 7.8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2/2 |
| L. Scales | D | 90 | 7.6 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| A. Oxlade-Chamberlain | M | 63 | 7.5 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| C. Carter-Vickers | D | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| A. Trusty | D | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. McGregor | M | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| M. Baur | M | 27 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| J. Forrest | M | 16 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| V. Sinisalo | G | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Tounekti | F | 14 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1/2 |
| O. Sørensen | M | 27 | 6.8 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| Shumaira Mheuka | F | 15 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| H. Hassan | M | 76 | 6.7 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1/3 |
| L. McCowan | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Johnstone | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Ralston | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Murray | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Aberdeen
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Müller | G | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Smith | F | 44 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| S. Armstrong | M | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1/3 |
| L. Mayo | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Ronan | M | 44 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| M. Knoester | D | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| M. Ntelo | F | 44 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Mouloua | F | 46 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| T. Olusanya | F | 44 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Nisbet | F | 46 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| A. Briedl | M | 46 | 6.1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| G. Molloy | D | 82 | 6.0 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| J. Milne | D | 8 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Aremu | M | 46 | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Guinness-Walker | D | 90 | 5.8 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3/7 |
| C. Cadden | D | 90 | 5.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| N. Suman | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Devlin | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Marshall | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tony Yogane | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Celtic vs Aberdeen?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Celtic to win against Aberdeen.
- What score did Fipster predict for Celtic vs Aberdeen?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Celtic 2–0 Aberdeen.
- What were the win probabilities for Celtic vs Aberdeen?
- Fipster's model gave Celtic a 95% chance of winning, Aberdeen a 2% chance, and a 3% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 95% confidence — a high-confidence call.