Luis Torres
Dailysports's expert
On May 14, 2025, we’re set for an electrifying penultimate round clash in the Scottish Premiership as Aberdeen host the newly crowned champions Celtic at their home ground. Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 Central European Time. Let’s break down the best bet for goals in this high-stakes encounter.
Aberdeen
Aberdeen enter this fixture off the back of two consecutive league defeats—first falling 1-0 away to St Mirren, then suffering a heavy 4-0 loss to Rangers. Still, the club remains fourth in the table and very much in the hunt for a European spot, making every point in the closing rounds absolutely crucial. At home, Aberdeen have been particularly resilient, going unbeaten in seven straight matches with five wins and two draws.
However, matches against Celtic have always been a tough test for Aberdeen: in their last three meetings, they suffered heavy defeats of 5-1 and 6-0, and narrowly lost 1-0 in the most recent home clash.
Celtic
Celtic, on the other hand, have already secured the league title and are now playing out the season with no pressure, allowing them to focus on preparations for the Scottish Cup final at the end of May. Notably, they’ll face Aberdeen again in that decisive showpiece.
The Hoops are in blistering form: they’re unbeaten in five straight, scoring five goals in three of those outings. Their red-hot streak included a 1-1 draw in a fierce derby with Rangers, and in their most recent league fixture, the champions confidently dispatched Hibernian 3-1.
The squad is in high spirits, but ahead of the Aberdeen tie, they will be without injured stars Jota, Murray, and Johnston.
Key facts and head-to-head
- Aberdeen have failed to win 4 of their last 5 matches.
- Aberdeen have won 3 of their last 4 home games.
- Celtic have won 4 of their last 5 matches.
- Celtic have won 3 of the last 4 head-to-head meetings.
- 8 of the last 10 head-to-head matches between these teams saw over 2.5 goals.
Probable lineups
- Aberdeen: Mitov, Shinnie, Tobers, Knester, Devlin, Clarkson, Polvara, Keskinen, McGrath, Okkels, Dabbagh.
- Celtic: Schmeichel, Ralston, Scales, Trusty, Taylor, Hatate, McGregor, Engels, Kuhn, Maeda, Ida.
Aberdeen vs Celtic match prediction
This fixture promises to be fascinating, especially with Aberdeen’s motivation sky-high. The Dons desperately need points to secure a European spot, while Celtic can play with freedom having already clinched the title. Both sides have a penchant for high-scoring games, especially when they go head-to-head, with the over 2.5 goals market landing frequently. My tip for this match: over 2.5 total goals at odds of 1.6.
