Celtic vs Aberdeen: match statistics
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Celtic vs Aberdeen: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Celtic plays Aberdeen in Premiership (Scotland). The game is scheduled for September 2, 2026. Venue: Celtic Park.
Recent form
Celtic has 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Aberdeen has 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Celtic scores 2.67 goals per game and allows 0.67. Aberdeen scores 0.67 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 2.95 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Celtic's games and 33% of Aberdeen's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 33%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 58% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Celtic has the higher season xG average, 2.56 to 1.15 per game. Celtic takes 23.3 shots per game, while Aberdeen takes 10.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Celtic leads at halftime in 67% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Aberdeen leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Celtic's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). For Aberdeen, it is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premiership games average 2.95 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 58% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 3 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Celtic | Aberdeen | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.25 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Celtic is 200% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / game - Celtic · 1 pts / game - Aberdeen
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Celtic is 299% better for: goals scored per game.
2.67 goals / game - Celtic · 0.67 goals / game - Aberdeen
Celtic is 99% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.67 goals / game - Celtic · 1.33 goals / game - Aberdeen
Celtic scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Aberdeen keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 meczów).
Aberdeen scores in 33% of games (1 of 3 meczów), while Celtic keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Celtic
Over / Under - Aberdeen
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Celtic is 606% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.33 pts / game - Celtic · 0.33 pts / game - Aberdeen
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Celtic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Aberdeen - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.33 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.7 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Average goals per game | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 67% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 33% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 33% |
| No goal | 33% | 33% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.33 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Average goals per game | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 33% | 33% |
| No goal | 100% | 67% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Celtic | Liga | Aberdeen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.33 | 2.95 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 53% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 58% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 26% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 79% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 95% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Celtic's perspective: 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Aberdeen. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
When do Celtic and Aberdeen play?
Celtic face Aberdeen on September 2, 2026 in Premiership at Celtic Park. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Celtic and Aberdeen?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Celtic won 3, Aberdeen won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Celtic vs Aberdeen?
Celtic score 2.67 goals per game on average and Aberdeen 0.67. The Premiership average is 2.95 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 58% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Celtic's matches and 33% of Aberdeen's.
What form are Celtic and Aberdeen in?
Over the last 5 games Celtic have a 3-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Aberdeen 1-0-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Celtic vs Aberdeen?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.