As the Scottish Premiership edges towards its conclusion, Celtic travel to face Aberdeen at Pittodrie on Wednesday night. With the Bhoys already crowned champions and their sights set on a domestic treble, this fixture promises plenty of intrigue. Here’s our expert’s top bet for this clash, complete with detailed rationale.
One of our trusted experts, known for his deep knowledge of Scottish football, has picked this game as Today’s Best Bet, and the selection makes plenty of sense.
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Aberdeen vs. Celtic
Herrin Kendrick; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Mjällby Draw No Bet | |
10/11 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Mjällby are unbeaten at home, in top form, and have a strong head-to-head record against Malmo. With the visitors missing key players and struggling away from home, backing the hosts with draw protection offers serious value. Draw No Bet provides smart cover in a game Mjällby are unlikely to lose.
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Key Stats:
- Celtic are unbeaten in their last 29 meetings with Aberdeen.
- Aberdeen have only kept one clean sheet in their last six home games.
- Celtic have scored in every away game in the league this season.
Rationale:
Aberdeen have had a rollercoaster campaign, starting the season with an impressive 16-match unbeaten run under new manager Jimmy Thelin. However, that bright start quickly faded as the Dons stumbled through a 14-game winless streak, putting their European ambitions in jeopardy. Despite this rough patch, they have managed to stabilise their form in recent weeks, picking up four wins and three draws in their final eight regular-season games to secure a top-six finish. Nevertheless, a heavy 4-0 defeat to Rangers last weekend highlighted the inconsistencies that have plagued Aberdeen this term.
On the other side, Celtic are flying high after clinching their 55th Scottish league title, matching their fierce rivals Rangers’ record. The Bhoys have been relentless this season, brushing aside the competition with a potent attacking lineup that includes the likes of Reo Hatate and Adam Idah. Although Brendan Rodgers’ side have already secured the title, they will want to maintain their sharpness ahead of the Scottish FA Cup final, where they will chase their sixth domestic treble in nine years.
Celtic’s dominance over Aberdeen is well-established, with the Hoops unbeaten in this fixture since May 2018, boasting 24 wins and five draws in that span. Even with a few key players missing, including Alistair Johnston and Cameron Carter-Vickers, Celtic should still have enough firepower to overcome a vulnerable Aberdeen defence. Given the Dons’ recent struggles against top opposition and Celtic’s proven pedigree, backing an away win with goals from both sides seems a solid play.
Best Bet – Celtic to Win and Both Teams to Score
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