Celtic vs Aberdeen: match statistics
Celtic vs Aberdeen: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Celtic played Aberdeen in Premiership (Scotland). The match was played on 2 September 2026. Venue: Celtic Park. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Celtic: 3-0-0, 3.00 points/match. Aberdeen: 1-0-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Celtic scores 2.67 and concedes 0.67 goals per match. Aberdeen scores 0.67 and concedes 1.33. League average: 2.95 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Celtic 67%, Aberdeen 33%. Over 2.5: Celtic 67%, Aberdeen 33%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 58%.
xG, shots and style
Celtic has higher xG: 2.56 vs 1.10. Celtic: 23.3 shots per match, Aberdeen: 9.7.
Match halves
Celtic: half-time lead 67%, second-half goals 1.00. Aberdeen: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.67.
Goals by minute
Celtic: 0-15 (2 goals). Aberdeen: 76-90+ (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premiership: 2.95 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 58%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 3-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 67%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Celtic have a very strong case for a home win: they have won both league matches, scoring 6 goals and conceding just 1. In home fixtures, the hosts have won 100% of their matches, kept clean sheets, and posted an average xG of 2.04 compared with 1.18 allowed at their own goal. Aberdeen have won 4 of their last 5 matches overall, but suffered an away defeat, failed to score, and concede an average of 2 goals per match on the road. Celtic also create significantly more chances, averaging 18 shots and 4 on target, while Aberdeen average 9 and 3 respectively away from home. The difference in home performance and the visitors’ poor away attacking efficiency point towards a home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Celtic should create very good scoring opportunities, as they average 2.0 goals at home, while Aberdeen concede an average of 2.0 goals away from home. Despite averaging zero goals scored in their away matches so far, the visitors have averaged 2.4 goals and an xG of 1.66 across their last five games. Celtic conceded 1.2 goals per match over the same period, while their average xG allowed to opponents is as high as 1.96, further boosting Aberdeen’s chances of finding the net. Neither team has kept a clean sheet in the respective competition yet, making a scenario with a home goal and at least one goal from the visitors the most likely outcome. The signal is not conclusive, as BTTS in the last five matches for each side stands at only 40%, but their current attacking form gives a slight edge to BTTS - Yes.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
In their last 5 matches, Celtic averaged 2.8 goals scored, while Aberdeen averaged 2.4, clearly raising the fixture’s baseline goal potential. During the same period, both teams had matches with at least 3 goals in 80% of cases, compared with the league average of 46%. Celtic averaged 2.03 xG, while Aberdeen averaged 1.66 xG, with the hosts allowing opponents 1.96 xG per match. The visitors have conceded just 0.8 goals per game recently, which is why the 2.5 line remains more evenly balanced despite both sides’ attacking form. The strongest signal is Over 1.5: both teams have had 100% of their matches feature at least 2 goals so far, while the projected 2.95 goals gives this option a clear edge.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Celtic have won 4 of their last 5 matches, taking the lead at the break in 60% of those games, while scoring an average of 1.6 goals and conceding just 0.2. Aberdeen are also enjoying a strong run of 4 wins in 5 matches, but they led at half-time in only 20% of those games and were behind in 40%. The hosts have been clearly more effective in the first half, with a goal tally of 1.6 compared with the visitors’ 0.6, as well as a significantly better goal difference of 7 to 0. Celtic should therefore establish a lead before the break and hold on to it until the final whistle, although Aberdeen’s strong average of 2.4 goals scored over their last five matches reduces confidence in backing a high-margin victory.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Celtic | Aberdeen | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 24% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.29 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Celtic is 200% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / match - Celtic · 1 pts / match - 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 match.
2.67 goals / match - Celtic · 0.67 goals / match - Aberdeen
Celtic is 99% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.67 goals / match - Celtic · 1.33 goals / match - Aberdeen
Celtic scores in 100% of matches (3 of 3 matches), while Aberdeen keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 matches).
Aberdeen scores in 33% of matches (1 of 3 matches), while Celtic keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Celtic
Over / Under - Aberdeen
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Celtic · 0.33 pts / match - Aberdeen
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Celtic - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 67% of matches and wins 100%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.7 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Aberdeen - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.33 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.7 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.33 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Celtic 3 - 0 - 0 Aberdeen. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 67% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Celtic vs Aberdeen?
The Premiership match finished Celtic 3:0 Aberdeen. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this 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.