On Wednesday 14 May 2025, Aberdeen will host Celtic at Pittodrie Stadium in Round 37 of the Scottish Premiership Championship Group. This fixture pits a team struggling for momentum against the form side in one of the most anticipated clashes of the closing weeks of the season.
The match kicks off at 19:00 UTC, which translates to 21:00 CEST in Italy, Germany, France and Spain, and 20:00 BST in the UK. Fans both at the ground and around Europe will be tuning in as Celtic chase another statement win and Aberdeen look to rediscover their scoring touch.
How are both teams coming into this?
Aberdeen arrive at Pittodrie off the back of two successive matches without finding the net, having failed to score in their last two outings. Their Championship Group campaign has shown glimpses of promise—five goals in five games—but inconsistency has left them trailing in the hunt for European spots. Defensive lapses and key injuries have further tested Jim Goodwin’s side as they seek stability in the final weeks.
In contrast, Celtic have been a force of nature, ripping apart opponents with 19 goals in their last five matches. Brendan Rodgers’s men boast the best defensive record in the group with 21 clean sheets, and their ability to win penalties has kept the pressure off in tight situations. Confidence is sky-high at Parkhead, where a blend of clinical finishing and solid organisation has swept aside every challenger in their path.
Our forecast
Given the current trends, this looks set to be a tough night for Aberdeen. Celtic’s relentless scoring prowess and defensive resilience suggest they will control large spells of possession and create the better chances. Aberdeen will need to be at their most disciplined to keep the scoreline respectable.
We predict a 0-2 victory for Celtic, with the visitors likely to score once in each half. Aberdeen may generate moments on the break, but without a recent goal to their name, they will struggle to convert opportunities under pressure from a defence that has conceded only sparingly this season.
Best odds
Bet365: Celtic 1.53, Draw 4.20, Aberdeen 6.00
William Hill: Celtic 1.50, Draw 4.30, Aberdeen 6.50
