Celtic FC vs Aberdeen: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 December

Betiball's prediction for Celtic FC vs Aberdeen on 21 December 2025 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Celtic FC vs Aberdeen preview before placing your bet.

Celtic FC vs Aberdeen: Starting Lineups Time : 21/12/2025 11:00

Celtic FC
3 - 1
Finished
Aberdeen
90+1' event James Forrest
88' event Kieran Tierney
83' event Colby Donovan / Anthony Ralston
70' event Shin Yamada / Johny Kenny
70' event James Forrest / Hyun-jun Yang
69' event Liam Scales / Luke McCowan
45+1' event Arne Engels
39' event Benjamin Nygren
event 89' Kevin Nisbet / Alexander Jensen
event 84' Alexander Jensen
event 74' Kenan Bilalovic
event 69' Kjartan Mar Kjartansson / Adil Aouchiche
event 68' Kenan Bilalovic / Marko Lazetic
event 54' Graeme Shinnie / Jesper Karlsson
event 54' Emmanuel Gyamfi / Topi Keskinen
event 45+2' Dylan Lobban
event 18' Stuart Armstrong
90+1' event James Forrest
event 89' Kevin Nisbet / Alexander Jensen
88' event Kieran Tierney
event 84' Alexander Jensen
83' event Colby Donovan / Anthony Ralston
event 74' Kenan Bilalovic
70' event Shin Yamada / Johny Kenny
event 69' Kjartan Mar Kjartansson / Adil Aouchiche
70' event James Forrest / Hyun-jun Yang
event 68' Kenan Bilalovic / Marko Lazetic
69' event Liam Scales / Luke McCowan
event 54' Graeme Shinnie / Jesper Karlsson
45+1' event Arne Engels
event 54' Emmanuel Gyamfi / Topi Keskinen
39' event Benjamin Nygren
event 45+2' Dylan Lobban
event 18' Stuart Armstrong
Celtic FC Celtic FC
Substitutions
#5 Liam Scales
#18 Shin Yamada
#49 James Forrest
#51 Colby Donovan
#12 Viljami Sinisalo
#25 Hayato Inamura
#28 Paulo Bernardo
#4 Jahmai Simpson-Pusey
#47 Dane Murray
Celtic FC Celtic FC Aberdeen Aberdeen
31Shots10
10Shots on Goal2
12Fouls13
8Corner Kick4
13Free kick12
3Offside1
1Yellow card2
0Red card1
1Aerial15
1Save7
13Successful Tackles9
7Interceptions7
23Long pass28
3Assist1
9Successful center2
15Shots off goal1
4Hit The Post0
12Head Success9
6Blocked7
7Tackle6
9Dribbles8
14Throw-in11
698Passes266
150Attacks39
104Dangerous attacks19
4Corner Kicks(HT)3
7BigChances1
4BigChancesMissed0
21ShotsInsideBox6
10ShotsOutsideBox4
47DuelsWon38
4.53ExpectedGoals0.73
3.72xGOpenPlay0.51
4.53xGNonPenalty0.73
4.41xGOT0.39
60Touches In Opposition Box18
39AccurateCrosses6
35GroundDuelsWon29
12AerialDuelsWon9
13Clearances40
Aberdeen Aberdeen
Substitutions
#77 Emmanuel Gyamfi
#14 Kenan Bilalovic
#4 Graeme Shinnie
#15 Kevin Nisbet
#29 Kjartan Mar Kjartansson
#11 Nicolas Milanovic
#6 Sivert Heltne Nilsen
#10 Leighton Clarkson
#13 Nick Suman
Commentary
90+1' Goal! James Forrest - Celtic FC
89' Aberdeen — substitution: Kevin Nisbet / Alexander Jensen
88' Goal! Kieran Tierney - Celtic FC
84' Alexander Jensen - Aberdeen receive a yellow card
83' Celtic FC — substitution: Colby Donovan / Anthony Ralston
74' Goal! Kenan Bilalovic - Aberdeen
70' Celtic FC — substitution: Shin Yamada / Johny Kenny
70' Celtic FC — substitution: James Forrest / Hyun-jun Yang
69' Celtic FC — substitution: Liam Scales / Luke McCowan
69' Aberdeen — substitution: Kjartan Mar Kjartansson / Adil Aouchiche
68' Aberdeen — substitution: Kenan Bilalovic / Marko Lazetic
54' Aberdeen — substitution: Graeme Shinnie / Jesper Karlsson
54' Aberdeen — substitution: Emmanuel Gyamfi / Topi Keskinen
45+2' Dylan Lobban - Aberdeen receive a red card
45+1' Arne Engels - Celtic FC receive a yellow card
39' Goal! Benjamin Nygren - Celtic FC
18' Stuart Armstrong - Aberdeen receive a yellow card

How We Build the Celtic FC vs Aberdeen Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Celtic FC vs Aberdeen on 21 December 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Celtic FC vs Aberdeen Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Celtic FC's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Aberdeen's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Celtic FC and Aberdeen sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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