Aberdeen vs Celtic Prediction 10 August 2025
🔊 On August 10, at Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen will host Celtic in the second round of the Scottish Premiership. The hosts are eager to bounce back after a disappointing start to the season with a loss to Hearts. Meanwhile, Celtic aim to avenge their defeat in the Scottish Cup final, where Aberdeen triumphed in a penalty shootout. A tense match with intense battles and emotions is expected, as both teams are determined to prove their superiority.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 24 May 2025 and ended in a 1-1 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Aberdeen were the home side):
- possession: 36% vs 64%;
- corners: 4 vs 15;
- fouls: 13 vs 20;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 8.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Aberdeen and Celtic:
- 62 matches played;
- home wins - 7, away wins - 48, draws - 7;
- goals scored - 50 for Aberdeen, 148 for Celtic;
- average first-half total - 1.48, second-half - 1.71;
- average total goals per match - 3.19.
Head-to-head statistics Aberdeen - Celtic

Aberdeen Team Overview
The last official match was played by the team on in the first round of the Premier League, where Hearts hosted Aberdeen. The match concluded with a 2-0 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Aberdeen vs Hearts):
- possession percentage: 52% vs 48%;
- corners: 3 vs 3;
- fouls: 18 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 1 vs 3.
🔴 Aberdeen kicked off the new Scottish Premiership season with a setback, losing to Hearts (0-2) in their opening match. This continues a challenging run of fixtures, as Aberdeen have been defeated in six of their last eight encounters. Despite their triumph in the Scottish Cup, where they edged past Celtic in a dramatic penalty shootout, the club has struggled to find consistency and confidence in the league. Head coach Jimmy Thelin is still searching for the optimal tactics to make the team more pragmatic and effective. Facing Celtic in their upcoming match presents Aberdeen with a serious test-a chance to break their negative streak and prove they can compete at a high level.
Match Results: Aberdeen

Celtic Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on during the first round of the Premier League, with Celtic hosting St. Mirren. The game ended 1-0.
Here are the match statistics (Celtic vs St. Mirren):
- possession percentage: 76% vs 24%;
- corner kicks: 12 vs 1;
- fouls: 10 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 2.
🟢 Celtic kicked off the season with a victory over St. Mirren (1-0), securing a solid position at the top of the league table. Despite this confident start, the club is dealing with some personnel issues-Nicolas Kühn's departure and Jota's injury have weakened their attacking line. Manager Brendan Rodgers is actively working on strengthening the squad to maintain the team's high ambitions and successfully navigate the Champions League qualifiers. In the upcoming match against Aberdeen, Celtic will aim to affirm their status as one of the leaders in Scottish football.
Match Results: Celtic
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 62;
- First-half wins for home side - 4; for away side - 14; draws - 11;
- Average first-half total: 1.48;
- Today's home team averages 0.35 goals, visitors - 1.13.
First-Half Stats: Aberdeen (home) vs Celtic (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 0;
- Wins: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Average goals scored: 0 vs 0;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 3 vs 6;
- Losses: 3 vs 2;
- Draws: 4 vs 2;
- Average first-half total: 1.1 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.5) vs 2.1 (scored - 1.6, conceded - 0.5).
- Celtic have conceded in the first half in 8 of their last 9 away matches (Premier League).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 62;
- Home wins - 7, Away wins - 48, Draws - 7.
Statistics: Aberdeen vs Celtic
- Matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- Wins: 0 vs 1;
- Win percentage: 0% vs 100%;
- Losses: 1 vs 0;
- Draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 6;
- Losses: 5 vs 2;
- Draws: 1 vs 2.
- Aberdeen have covered a +1.5 handicap at home in 8 of their last 9 matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average goals scored by the home team - 0.81, away team - 2.39;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.19;
- Both teams have scored: Overall - 32 times; At the home team's ground - 18 times.
- Aberdeen have scored in their last 9 consecutive home matches.
- Celtic have conceded in 10 of their last 11 away matches (Premier League).
Corner Prediction
Aberdeen: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 3; At home - 0;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 6.6; At home - 6.5.
Celtic: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 12, Away - 0;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 9.7; Away - 8.83.
- Celtic have taken fewer than 8.5 corners away in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head Premier League encounters.
Card Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 3.2 (1.6 for the home team and 1.6 for the away team);
- Average yellow cards at the home ground - 3.2 (1.72 for the home team and 1.48 for the away team).
Aberdeen: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 2; At home - 0;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 2.5; At home - 2.5.
Celtic: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 2, Away - 0;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 1; Away - 1.
- Total over 2.5 yellow cards has occurred in Aberdeen's last 19 consecutive home matches (Premier League).
- Total over 2.5 yellow cards has occurred in Aberdeen's last 18 of their last 19 home matches.
- Total over 2.5 yellow cards has occurred in Aberdeen's last 11 consecutive matches.
- Total over 2.5 yellow cards has occurred in Aberdeen's last 9 consecutive Premier League matches.
- Total over 2.5 yellow cards has occurred in Celtic's last 5 consecutive matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 62;
- Both teams have scored overall - 32 times;
- At the home team's ground - 18 times.
Statistics: Aberdeen vs Celtic
- Total matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- Matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): 0 vs 0;
- Aberdeen's BTTS at home - 0 (0%);
- Celtic's BTTS away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: 5 vs 6;
- Aberdeen's BTTS at home - 3 (75%);
- Celtic's BTTS away - 3 (50%).
- Aberdeen have both scored and conceded at home in 6 of their last 7 matches.
Editor's Prediction
The match promises to be a real test for both teams. Aberdeen have yet to find consistency in the league, despite their success in the Scottish Cup, and are eager to bounce back from a shaky start to the season. Celtic, on the other hand, approach the game with confidence after a first-round victory, although they face some challenges in their attacking lineup. Historically, head-to-head encounters tend to favor the "Hoops," who often come out on top in these clashes. Considering all factors, a Celtic win appears to be the most likely outcome, as they aim to reinforce their status as leaders.
