Celtic vs Aberdeen: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Coral's detailed preview for Celtic vs Aberdeen in the Premiership. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 GMT match.

• Fixture: Celtic vs Aberdeen
• Date: Sunday, 21 December 2025
• Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
• Venue: Celtic Park

Celtic will be looking to bounce back after two consecutive losses, and their home advantage could play a significant role. With a strong attacking lineup featuring Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate, they have the firepower to challenge Aberdeen's defence. However, their recent form might affect their confidence, and they'll need to be sharp from the start.

Aberdeen, on the other hand, come into this match with a solid run of form, having won four out of their last five games. Their attacking trio of Kevin Nisbet, Adil Aouchiche, and Jamie Karlsson could pose a threat to Celtic's backline. This match could be closely contested, but Aberdeen's momentum might just give them the edge they need.

Match Prediction: Celtic 1-2 Aberdeen

Celtic have had a mixed bag of results recently, with two losses in their last five games. Their most recent defeat was a 1-2 loss away to Dundee United, which followed a home loss to Heart of Midlothian by the same scoreline. However, they did manage to secure three wins in this period, including a 2-1 victory away to Hibernian and a 1-0 win at home against Dundee. This inconsistency might affect their confidence going into the match against Aberdeen.

Recent Premiership Results:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Dundee Utd (A)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Heart of Midlothian (H)

• Win: 1-0 vs Dundee (H)

• Win: 2-1 vs Hibernian (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs St. Mirren (A)

Aberdeen have been in fine form, winning four out of their last five games. Their most recent victory was a 2-1 win at home against Kilmarnock, which followed a 3-1 away win against Dundee. They also managed a draw against ST Mirren, showing their ability to compete against strong opposition. This run of form should give them a significant boost in confidence as they face Celtic.

Recent Premiership Results:

• Win: 2-1 vs Kilmarnock (H)
• Win: 3-1 vs Dundee (A)
• Draw: 3-3 vs ST Mirren (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Livingston (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Heart Of Midlothian (H)

The head-to-head record between Celtic and Aberdeen shows a strong Celtic dominance in recent encounters. In their last five meetings, Celtic have won four times, with one draw in the FA Cup that went to penalties. The most recent match saw Celtic win 2-0 away at Aberdeen, and they also secured a convincing 5-1 victory earlier in the season. This pattern suggests that Celtic have had the upper hand in this fixture.

Recent Results

• Aberdeen 0-2 Celtic (10 Aug 2025)

• Aberdeen 0-0 (a.e.t.) (4-3 pen.) Celtic (24 May 2025) - FA Cup

• Aberdeen 1-5 Celtic (14 May 2025)

• Celtic 5-1 Aberdeen (25 Feb 2025)

• Aberdeen 0-1 Celtic (04 Dec 2024)

• Jota (Knee) - Out

• Alistair Johnston (Hamstring) - Out

• Cameron Carter-Vickers (Achilles) - Doubt

• Callum Osmand (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Kelechi Iheanacho (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Marcelo Saracchi (Unknown) - Doubt

• Sebastian Tounekti (International duty) - Out

• Michel Balikwisha (International duty) - Out

• Gavin Molloy (Knee) - Out

• Kristers Tobers (Knee) - Doubt

• Ante Palaversa (Unknown) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Schmeichel (GK), Ralston (DF), Trusty (DF), Tierney (DF), Hyun-Jun (MF), McGregor (MF), Bernardo (MF), McCowan (MF), Hatate (AT), Kenny (AT), Maeda (AT)

Celtic are expected to line up in a 3-4-3 formation, with Kasper Schmeichel in goal and a back three of Anthony Ralston, Auston Trusty, and Kieran Tierney. This setup should allow them to maintain a solid defensive structure while enabling their wing-backs, Yang Hyun-Jun and Luke McCowan, to push forward and support the attacking trio of Reo Hatate, Johnny Kenny, and Daizen Maeda.

• Predicted lineup: Mitov (GK), Devlin (DF), Milne (DF), Knoester (DF), Jensen (MF), Armstrong (MF), Polvara (MF), Keskinen (MF), Aouchiche (AT), Nisbet (AT), Karlsson (AT)

Aberdeen are also predicted to use a 3-4-3 formation, with Dimitar Mitov between the posts and a defensive trio of Nicky Devlin, Jack Milne, and Mark Knoester. This formation should provide a strong defensive base, allowing midfielders such as Stefan Armstrong and Dante Polvara to control the midfield and feed the attacking line of Adil Aouchiche, Kevin Nisbet, and Jamie Karlsson.

• Maeda vs Knoester: Daizen Maeda's pace and movement will be a significant test for Mark Knoester's defensive skills.
• McGregor vs Armstrong: Callum McGregor's control in midfield will be crucial against Stefan Armstrong's dynamic play.
• Hyun-Jun (Celtic): Yang Hyun-Jun's ability to provide width and creativity from the wing will be vital for Celtic's attack.
• Karlsson (Aberdeen): Jamie Karlsson's goal-scoring threat and movement could be key for Aberdeen's chances.

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