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Celtic will take on Aberdeen on Wednesday, 2 September, with the Bhoys looking to extend their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership table.
Following this weekend's results, Celtic are the only side in the division to boast a 100% record. Aberdeen, meanwhile, have picked up just three points from their opening three matches.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Celtic vs Aberdeen key stats
- Celtic have won all three of their home matches so far this season.
- Aberdeen have lost two league matches in a row, scoring no goals in the process.
- More than two goals have been scored in five of Celtic's six matches this season.
Celtic vs Aberdeen preview: An easy night ahead for the hosts
Celtic vs Aberdeen — Tale of the Tape
| Celtic | vs | Aberdeen |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Position | 10th |
| 9 | Points | 3 |
| 8 | Goals For | 2 |
| 2 | Goals Against | 4 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 2nd | Home / Away Rank | 12th |
Following their collapse in the UEFA Champions League playoff round last week, Celtic bounced back to defeat Falkirk in the Premiership on Sunday, a result that was necessary after their performance in Austria three days earlier.
Camilo Duran, who looks the pick of the Celtic signings so far, scored both goals in the win at Celtic Park, and Martin O'Neil will be desperate for his side to continue their perfect start to the league campaign on Wednesday night.
While O'Neil was bitterly disappointed by his side's exit from the Champions League, there may now be an acceptance that the Europa League represents a far more realistic challenge for Celtic this season.
O'Neil is definitely without Alistair Johnston, Jota and Reo Hatate on Wednesday, while Callum McGregor and Kasper Hogh are doubts.
As for Aberdeen, their mixed start to the new season continued at the weekend, with a home defeat to Rangers.
That result means that the Dons have now failed to score in the league since the opening game of the season, a statistic that will surely concern manager Stephen Robinson, who is still learning his trade at this level.
The big positive for Aberdeen so far this season has been their run in the League Cup. They are into the last eight, where they will face Kilmarnock for a place in the semi-finals.
The match against Celtic represents another opportunity for Robinson's men to get one over one of the big boys after coming up short against Rangers at the weekend.
Robinson will be without four players on Wednesday, with Bradley Lyons, Emmanuel Gyamfi, Kristers Tobers and Kusini Yengi all out injured.
Celtic vs Aberdeen form guide & betting tips
| Celtic | vs | Aberdeen |
|---|---|---|
WWWLW |
Form | WWLWL |
| 9 | Points | 3 |
| 1st | Form Table | 10th |
| 8 | Goals For | 2 |
| 2 | Goals Against | 4 |
WWW |
Form (Scottish Premiership) | WLL |
Whispers predicts: Celtic 2-1 Aberdeen
Celtic were largely timid against Falkirk, but ultimately did enough to win. We anticipate something similar happening on Wednesday night. Celtic to win by one goal has been best priced at 7/2.
More than two goals have been scored in each of the last two matches between these clubs. Over 2.5 goals has been priced at 2/5.
Camilo Duran has scored five Celtic goals already this season. Duran to score anytime has been priced at 4/6.
> Celtic to win by one goal at 7/2 (4.50) | Likelihood: Possible
> Over 2.5 goals at 2/5 (1.40) | Likelihood: Probable
> Duran to score anytime at 4/6 (1.67) | Likelihood: Probable