Aberdeen are winless in their last 31 meetings with Celtic in all competitions (D7 L24) since a 1-0 victory at Celtic Park in their final league game of the 2017-18 season. The Dons did, however, win a penalty shootout against the Hoops in their most recent clash after a 1-1 draw in last season’s Scottish Cup final.

Celtic are unbeaten in their last 17 away league games at Aberdeen (W14 D3) since losing 2-1 in February 2016 under Ronny Deila.

After their 0-2 defeat to Hearts on MD1, Aberdeen could lose both of their first two games of a league season for the first time since 2003-04 under Steve Paterson – on that occasion, the first such defeat was to Hearts, and the second was at home to the defending Scottish champions Rangers.

Celtic have won their opening away game in each of the last three Scottish Premiership seasons, including a 3-1 win at Aberdeen in 2023-24. Under Brendan Rodgers, the Bhoys have won four of five such matches (L1).

Since the start of last season Celtic have scored more goals in the final five minutes of Scottish Premiership matches than any other team (16), with four of those earning the Hoops a draw (2) or a win (2), including Luke McCowan’s winning strike on MD1.