Aberdeen vs Celtic Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Mar 2026

Premiership Betting Preview: Aberdeen vs Celtic

Aberdeen welcome third-placed Celtic to Pittodrie Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Wednesday 4 March.

We’re sweet on the chances of Aberdeen when playing Celtic, especially as you can back the home team at +1.25 at odds of -125. Taking this Asian Handicap bet means we can split our stake between +1 and +1.5.

Aberdeen were beaten in their last game. On their travels, they suffered a 1-0 loss against Premiership leaders Hearts at Tynecastle Park. The Dons were dominated in possession with 46% and didn’t have a single shot on target.

Celtic drew 2–2 away to Rangers at Ibrox in the Old Firm derby last time out. Martin O'Neill's men enjoyed 55% possession and recorded seven shots on goal, while Kieran Tierney and Reo Hatate found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Celtic have beaten Aberdeen in the last two encounters. The most recent was a 3-1 home victory at Celtic Park following a 2-0 away win at Pittodrie Stadium. We’ve seen four drawn games in the past 10 H2H games along with six Celtic wins.

Scottish Premiership		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Celtic	34	22	4	8	62	36	26	62:36	70
2	Aberdeen	34	10	6	18	34	48	-14	34:48	36

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1 win, 8 losses and 1 draw, averaging 0.8 goals from 9.2 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal. Aberdeen have had 49.2% possession and 4.4 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.8 goals from 17.7 attempts and 6.6 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.4 corners.

Top scorer Kevin Nisbet has found the net 4 times, Topi Keskinen 2, with Kenan Bilalovic and Sivert Heltne Nilsen both scoring 1. Topi Keskinen has made the most assists with 2.

Celtic have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.8 goals from 16.3 attempts and 6.0 shots on goal. The Hoops average 61.5% possession, 6.9 corners awarded and 3.4 corners against them, while conceding 1.4 goals from 10.3 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal.

Benjamin Nygren is the leading scorer with 6 goals, followed by Hyun-Jun Yang on 3, with Kieran Tierney and two others bagging 1. Kieran Tierney has had 4 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Aberdeen confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Dimitar Mitov (GK), Jack Milne, Sivert Heltne Nilsen, Gavin Molloy, Alexander Jensen, Mitchel Frame, Lyall Cameron, Dennis Geiger, Stuart Armstrong, Kevin Nisbet, Toyosi Olusanya.

Celtic confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Viljami Sinisalo (GK), Julian Araujo, Benjamin Arthur, Liam Scales, Kieran Tierney, Callum McGregor, Reo Hatate, Hyun-Jun Yang, Luke McCowan, Sebastian Tounekti, Tomas Cvancara.

Aberdeen vs Celtic Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Aberdeen vs Celtic tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, a corners recommendation, bet builder advice and top player prop picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Match Prediction

We like the look of Aberdeen with a +1.25 goal start in this Premiership match. We’re happy to take the home team to perform well and keep the scoreline close, with odds of -125 available.

We only create the football betting tips after consulting the latest Premiership team news along with the form of both sides. There are also stats that can be mined to good effect to come up with predictions.

Key Aberdeen vs Celtic league stats:

• The +1.25 line has been covered by Aberdeen in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Aberdeen in 16 of their last 19 games at home.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Aberdeen in 3 consecutive games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Celtic in 5 consecutive games on the road.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Celtic in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Celtic in 15 of their last 20 games on the road.

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 55.6% chance of landing a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Aberdeen Asian Hcp +1.25 @ -125 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Aberdeen 1 - 1 Celtic

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the teams playing out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +650 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Topi Keskinen to Score +550

Topi Keskinen (Aberdeen) has managed two goals in his past five Premiership matches on home soil. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +550 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

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Corners Prediction

Over 10.5 Corners -139

It has now been five straight Celtic matches where the 10.5 Total Corners line has been covered. The stats imply that it’s worth selecting Over for Total Corners, with -139 on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Aberdeen

Total

9.80 4.40 5.40

Home

11.30 6.80 4.50

Away

9.70 3.90 5.80

Celtic

Total

10.30 6.90 3.40

Home

11.40 8.10 3.30

Away

9.10 4.50 4.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 11.5

-103

Under 11.5

-137

Aberdeen Corners

Over 3.5

-152

Under 3.5

+107

Celtic Corners

Over 6.5

-141

Under 6.5

-102

Most Corners

1

+285

X

+800

2

-313

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Aberdeen vs Celtic Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Favourites Celtic are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Premiership clash. The -217 about them triumphing means a 68% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. If you want to wager on the underdog, Aberdeen have been priced up at +500.

You can take advantage of the Half-Time Result market if you think a team will lead at the break. There's the chance to back Celtic at -103, go for Aberdeen at +425 or take the draw at +160.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -172 for the BTTS Yes option.

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Full-Time Result

1

+500

X

+350

2

-217

Half-Time Result

1

+425

X

+160

2

-103

Double Chance

1X

+160

12

-526

X2

-833

Draw No Bet

1

+330

2

-588

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1.25

-128

2 Hcp -1.25

-102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+150

Over 2.5

-204

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-172

No

+120

There is +125 available that Tomas Cvancara finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +370.

Tomas Cvancara (Celtic)

First

+125

Anytime

+370

Tomas Cvancara (Celtic)

First

+135

Anytime

+400

Benjamin Nygren (Celtic)

First

+150

Anytime

+475

Daizen Maeda (Celtic)

First

+155

Anytime

+440

Daizen Maeda (Celtic)

First

+160

Anytime

+450

Benjamin Nygren (Celtic)

First

+165

Anytime

+500

Kelechi Iheanacho (Celtic)

First

+180

Anytime

+450

Johnny Kenny (Celtic)

First

+185

Anytime

+450

Kelechi Iheanacho (Celtic)

First

+185

Anytime

+480

Chukwubuike Adamu (Celtic)

First

+185

Anytime

+575

Arne Engels (Celtic)

First

+200

Anytime

+575

Arne Engels (Celtic)

First

+200

Anytime

+650

Sebastian Tounekti (Celtic)

First

+215

Anytime

+650

Sebastian Tounekti (Celtic)

First

+220

Anytime

+650

Michel-Ange Balikwisha (Celtic)

First

+220

Anytime

+650

Michel-Ange Balikwisha (Celtic)

First

+220

Anytime

+650

Luke McCowan (Celtic)

First

+230

Anytime

+700

Luke McCowan (Celtic)

First

+240

Anytime

+700

Hyun-jun Yang (Celtic)

First

+260

Anytime

+750

Hyun-jun Yang (Celtic)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Reo Hatate (Celtic)

First

+280

Anytime

+850

Reo Hatate (Celtic)

First

+280

Anytime

+850

Joel Mvuka (Celtic)

First

+310

Anytime

+900

Marko Lazetic (Aberdeen)

First

+320

Anytime

+950

Peter Ambrose (Aberdeen)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

James Forrest (Celtic)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

James Forrest (Celtic)

First

+350

Anytime

+1000

Marko Lazetic (Aberdeen)

First

+350

Anytime

+1000

Nicolas Milanovic (Aberdeen)

First

+370

Anytime

+1100

Kusini Yengi (Aberdeen)

First

+390

Anytime

+1100

Aberdeen have recorded four victories, three draws and three defeats in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Celtic have gone unbeaten away in the last four games. The Hoops have secured five victories, three defeats and two draws in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

The past meeting at Pittodrie Stadium saw Celtic defeat Aberdeen 2-0. The previous 10 H2H games at Pittodrie Stadium have seen Celtic win seven times and three draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Aberdeen Home Stats		4-3-3	3.20	1.80	1.40	4	6	6	4
Celtic Away Stats		5-2-3	3.30	1.70	1.60	7	3	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Aberdeen vs Celtic Lineups & Team News

The Aberdeen vs Celtic team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the Premiership, along with current injury news.

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