Celtic are set to take on Aberdeen on Sunday, 10 August, as the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership season enters its second week.
The Bhoys needed a late winner to overcome St Mirren on the opening day of the season, and a better performance will be needed to overcome Aberdeen this weekend.
Although the Dons lost their first match of the season last week, they are one of the strongest teams in the division and beat Celtic in the Scottish Cup Final just three months ago.
As part of this week's round of Scottish Premiership betting tips, check out our Aberdeen vs Celtic prediction below.
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Aberdeen vs Celtic prediction: Bhoys to win to nil
Key stats
- Celtic have kept a clean sheet in three of their last five matches.
- Aberdeen have failed to score in three of their last five Scottish Premiership matches.
- Adam Idah has scored five goals in his last six Scottish Premiership matches.
Correct score prediction: Aberdeen 0-2 Celtic
Aberdeen may have beaten Celtic in the Scottish Cup final, but they remain a level or two below the Scottish champions, who will be determined to avenge that defeat at Hampden Park. Celtic were solid enough on the opening day, but they should improve this week.
Pre-game odds and win probability: A tough match to call
- HOME: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
- DRAW: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
- AWAY: 2/5 (1.40) – 71.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Aberdeen vs Celtic odds are heavily weighted in favour of the visitors, but that shouldn't deter the Dons. Ladbrokes have made Celtic the odds-on favourites for the match, giving them a 71.4% chance of winning, while Aberdeen have been given just a 15.4% chance of victory.
For more from the upcoming matches in the UK and beyond, today’s football betting tips look at some of the best picks.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Celtic
Celtic have been dominant in recent league meetings with Aberdeen, which made the Scottish Cup final result in May such a shock. The Bhoys have won four of their five matches against Aberdeen, and have scored five goals or more in three of those. Aberdeen's last league triumph over Celtic was back in May 2018, while their last win over them at Pittodrie was in February 2016.
Scotland FA Cup 24/05/25
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Scotland Premiership 14/05/25
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Scotland Premiership 25/02/25
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Scotland Premiership 04/12/24
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Scotland League Cup 02/11/24
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Aberdeen preview: New forward line needs time to gel
Aberdeen have brought in three new forwards this summer in the form of Kusini Yengi, Nicolas Milanovic and Adil Aouchich. None of these three players performed well on the opening day of the season, but there is an understanding that they will need time to gel together. On the injury front, Ester Sokler, Vicente Besuijen and Silvert Nilsen are all unavailable.
Predicted Lineup: Mitov (GK), Jensen, Milne, Knoester, Shinnie, Nilsen, Clarkson, Milanovic, Aouchiche, Keskinen, Yengi
Scotland Premiership 11/05/25
L Rangers 4 Aberdeen 0 Scotland Premiership 03/05/25
L St Mirren 1 Aberdeen 0 Scotland Premiership 26/04/25
W Hibernian 0 Aberdeen 1 Scotland FA Cup 19/04/25
W Hearts 1 Aberdeen 2 Scotland Premiership 13/04/25
D Rangers 2 Aberdeen 2
Celtic preview: Could goals become a problem
Over the past eight months, Celtic have seen Kyogo and Nicolas Kuhn both depart the club, and Jota ruled out for a lengthy period with a cruciate knee injury. This has left the Bhoys short up top, and that was evident against St Mirren last weekend.
Predicted Lineup: Schmeichel (GK), Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Scales; McCowan, McGregor, Hatate; Forrest, Idah, Maeda
Scotland Premiership 10/05/25
W Hibernian 1 Celtic 3 Scotland Premiership 04/05/25
D Rangers 1 Celtic 1 Scotland Premiership 26/04/25
W Dundee Utd 0 Celtic 5 Scotland FA Cup 20/04/25
W St Johnstone 0 Celtic 5 Scotland Premiership 12/04/25
W Kilmarnock 1 Celtic 5 
Player to watch: Adam Idah
Although Adam Idah ended last season in good form, he is yet to convince the Celtic faithful that he should be the club's number one striker. There is a feeling among the club's supporters that Idah is a level or two down from Nicolas Kuhn and Kyogo, who have both departed in recent times. Can he start to put those doubts to bed this weekend?