Get the confirmed Celtic vs Aberdeen lineups, official team news, match odds, and expert prediction ahead of this Scottish Premiership showdown.
Celtic vs Aberdeen Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Premiership |
|---|---|
Match Date | Wednesday 2 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue | Celtic Park |
The starting lineups for the Premiership fixture between Celtic and Aberdeen have been confirmed ahead of tonight's match at Celtic Park.
Celtic Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Viljami Sinisalo, Colby Donovan, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty, Liam Scales, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Callum McGregor, Haissem Hassan, Benjamin Nygren, Yang Hyun-Jun, Camilo Durán.
Substitutes: Anthony Ralston, Luke McCowan, Dane Murray, Oliver Sørensen, Sebastian Tounekti, Mika Baur, Sam Johnstone, Shumaira Mheuka, James Forrest.
Aberdeen Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI: Marius Müller, Chris Cadden, Mats Knoester, Lewis Mayo, Gavin Molloy, Nesta Guinness-Walker, Afeez Aremu, Alexander Briedl, Stuart Armstrong, Kevin Nisbet, Ayoub Mouloua.
Substitutes: Tony Yogane, Nicky Devlin, Findlay Marshall, Jack Milne, Mitchy Ntelo, Nick Suman, Lewis Smith, Toyosi Olusanya, Connor Ronan.
Celtic vs Aberdeen Immediate Reaction
Celtic
Celtic line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Viljami Sinisalo in goal behind a defensive unit of Colby Donovan, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty, and Liam Scales. Callum McGregor partners Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in double pivot, offering central control while Haissem Hassan, Benjamin Nygren, and Yang Hyun-Jun support Camilo Durán in attack.
Aberdeen
Aberdeen set up in a 4-4-2 shape at Celtic Park, anchored by goalkeeper Marius Müller and a back line featuring Chris Cadden, Mats Knoester, Lewis Mayo, and Gavin Molloy. Nesta Guinness-Walker and Stuart Armstrong start on the flanks with Afeez Aremu and Alexander Briedl in central midfield, supporting a front two of Kevin Nisbet and Ayoub Mouloua.
Celtic vs Aberdeen Reactive Bet Builder
Following the confirmed lineup announcements, our featured bet builder focuses on attacking output for the hosts and booking potential for the visitors. We select Benjamin Nygren as an Anytime Goalscorer and to have Over 2.5 Shots as he anchors Celtic's central attacking role. Additionally, we back Over 2.5 Total Away Team Cards for Aberdeen and target defender Lewis Mayo To Be Shown A Card during what promises to be a competitive fixture.
Celtic vs Aberdeen Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Celtic boast impressive firepower and creativity in their attacking midfield line, giving them a strong foundation to control possession and dictate play on home turf. While Aberdeen carry threat through the attacking partnership of Kevin Nisbet and Ayoub Mouloua, Celtic's superior depth and home advantage should steer them to a convincing outcome.
Score Prediction: Celtic 3-1 Aberdeen
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