Aberdeen vs Celtic: prediction, head-to-head and probable line-ups – 4 February 2026
One of the matches of the 25th round of the Scottish Premiership will take place on Wednesday at Pittodrie Stadium in Aberdeen, where the local side Aberdeen will host Celtic. Let's take a closer look at the betting prospects for this clash, in which the visitors are considered clear favourites.
Match preview
Aberdeen have endured a highly inconsistent season so far and currently sit only seventh in the league table. The club has undergone a managerial change and is still searching for stability, especially in games against top-half opponents. Despite occasional flashes of promise, the Dons frequently make defensive errors and struggle to maintain a high tempo over the full 90 minutes.
The home advantage could give the hosts a boost in confidence, but injuries in midfield and Shinnie's suspension have notably weakened their structure. Given these circumstances, Aberdeen will likely be forced to play on the back foot, relying on counterattacks and set-pieces.
Celtic, meanwhile, have shown significant improvement in both organisation and results since Martin O'Neill's return as manager. The Hoops are unbeaten in their last seven matches and have rejoined the title race, cutting the gap to league leaders Hearts to just six points. Their clinical finishing has also improved, a crucial factor in away fixtures.
The visitors enjoy an added psychological edge, having won each of their last five Scottish Premiership encounters with Aberdeen. Even with a number of injuries, Celtic's squad depth allows them to maintain a high level of intensity and ball control.
Probable line-ups
- Aberdeen: Mitov; Devlin, Morrison, Nilsson, Frame; Bilalovic, Cameron, Clarkson, Armstrong, Keskinen; Nisbet
- Celtic: Schmeichel; Araujo, Murray, Scales, Tierney; Hyun-Jun, Engels, McGregor, Maeda; Cwancara, Nygren
Match facts and head-to-head
- Celtic have won their last five league matches against Aberdeen.
- Aberdeen have managed only one win in their last six Premiership games.
- Celtic are unbeaten in all competitions for seven consecutive matches.
Prediction
Given the current form of both sides and their head-to-head history, the edge is clearly with the visitors. Celtic appear more balanced and motivated in their pursuit of the title, while Aberdeen continue to struggle with their positional play. The most logical outcome seems to be a Celtic victory with a clean sheet.
