Celtic return to Paradise on this evening to face Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership…
The Dons came from 2-0 down to snatch a draw when the sides met at Celtic Park earlier this season and Brendan Rodgers’ side will look to enact some revenge as they aim to bounce back from a rare defeat away to Hibernian.
Aberdeen have failed to beat Celtic in their last 28 attempts, stretching back to the dead rubber trophy day win in May 2018. Celtic will look to extend their lead at the top of the table ahead of theRangers’ trip to Rugby Park tomorrow night.
Celtic Team News
Brendan has confirmed that Paulo Bernardo is a few weeks away and there are no fresh injury concerns from the weekend. Likewise James Forrest has still a little bit to go before he returns to the squad. The Celtic manager made three changes at the break at Easter Road, which resulted in an improved second half performance and the Irishman will likely look to continue with that team.
🍀 "Between the club and the SFA we will speak, but there's not a great deal we can do about it now…"
Brendan Rodgers on Celtic's disallowed equaliser vs Hibs as they prepare to face Aberdeen.
📺 Celtic vs Aberdeen, live on Sky. Tue from 7.15pm pic.twitter.com/ycRVp3j4Kr
— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) February 24, 2025
So Kasper Schmeichel will start in goals. In defence, expect the manager to go with Auston Trusty and Cameron Carter-Vickers as the central pairing with Alistair Johnston and Jefferey Schlupp in the full back berths.
In midfield, Callum McGregor will start alongside Reo Hatate and Arne Engels. In attack, expect Daizen Maeda to start through the middle with Nicolas Kühn and Jota on the wings.
Celtic will need their bench as they look to reduce fatigue around the squad, especially with the trip to Paisley at the weekend. However, the manager will be under no illusions given how the last game against the Aberdeen at Celtic Park went.
Predicted XI: Schmeichel; Schlupp, Trusty, Carter-Vickers, Johnston; McGregor, Hatate, Engels; Jota, Maeda, Kühn.
🔴 “We have high expectation on ourselves…”
Jimmy Thelin wants his Aberdeen players to believe they can beat Celtic.
📺 Celtic vs Aberdeen, live on Sky. Tue from 7.15pm pic.twitter.com/ZmZhTVOG9H
— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) February 24, 2025
Match Officials
Experienced referee John Beaton has been confirmed as the whistleblower for the meeting between the top side and the third placed side. Beaton will be supported by Daniel McFarlane and Jonathan Bell assisting.
Meanwhile, at Clydesdale House, Greg Aitken is on VAR duties with David Dunne assisting.
Kick Off Time
The game kicks off at 8pm (Celtic Park Time) in the slightly later kick-off slot for the live broadcast on Sky Sports..
Where to Watch
The game will be shown on Sky Sports Football with coverage starting at 7:15pm. Chris Sutton and Co will be racking over the action from Easter Road as well as commenting on the decision across the city to sack Philippe Clement and bring in Barry Ferguson & Co before attention turns to the visit of Aberdeen to the home of the Champions.
Celtic TV subscribers outside Britain and Ireland will be able to watch the action with coverage starting at 7:45pm.
Predicted score
Back to winning ways for the Bhoys this evening with a convincing 3-0 win to move another step closer to 4IAR.
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