Aberdeen will look to continue their positive start to the Scottish Premiership this Saturday with champions Celtic at Pittodrie Stadium. Both teams have been out of action since last month, though have been put through the paces in friendlies to maintain match fitness. Aberdeen vs Celtic Scottish Premiership.
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Aberdeen have been in great form in the Scottish Premiership. And are third in the table with 25 points from 15 games played under Jim Goodwin.
The Dons have been one of the most entertaining sides in Scotland this campaign, scoring the most goals in the division with 29 converted, outside Celtic and Rangers.
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Much of their attacking firepower has come down to summer arrival Bojan Miovski. joint-top scorer with Rangers forward Antonio Colac in the Scottish Premiership with 11 goals.
Aberdeen have not played a competitive match since last month. Although they were in action against Major League Soccer side Atlanta United in a friendly during the World Cup break using their training facility.
Coming into Saturday’s match, Aberdeen will be aiming to strengthen their grip on a continental qualification spot with a result against league leaders Celtic.
At a Glance Celtic
Celtic made the trip to Pittodrie in great form. And will look to maintain their healthy advantage at the top of the Premiership in Aberdeen this weekend.
The Hoops are top of the league table, nine points clear of bitter rivals Rangers. And Ange Postecoglou has had a strong first half of the campaign in charge.
Heavy squad rotation has been a key feature at Celtic Park in 2022-23. And it appears to have worked very favorably as the Glasgow giants have won 14 of their 15 Scottish Premierships, losing just once to St Mirren in September.
Celtic have also been out of action since November. But were on tour in Australia last month. Where they used matches against Sydney FC and Everton to give minutes to squad members absent from the World Cup.
Can Aberdeen retaining the Scottish Premiership
All focus will now turn to their clash with Aberdeen on Saturday. Where they can take another step towards retaining the Scottish Premiership title if they claim victory.
Aberdeen winger Callum Roberts is a doubt for this weekend’s match against Celtic after a long-term hamstring problem he has struggled with since early August.
Liam Scales will be ineligible for the tie against his parent club. Potentially meaning Jack McKenzie could be drafted into the back three alongside Ross McCrory and Anthony Stewart.
Bojan Miovski and Luis Lopez look set to lead the line. while Ilbar Ramadani is at risk of suspension if he picks up a booking during the trial.
For the visitors, captain Callum McGregor will be available for selection in midfield after recovering from a knee injury.
Josip Juranovic will be absent for the Hoops as he aims to secure a World Cup medal with Croatia in their third-place play-off match against Morocco on the same day.
James McCarthy is sidelined with a hamstring problem. While Moritz Jenz is at risk of suspension after picking up a yellow card during the match.
Team Formation
Aberdeen possible starting lineup:
Roos; McCrorie, Stewart, MacKenzie; Kennedy, Barron, Ramadani, Clarkson, Coulson; Lopes, Miovski
Celtic possible starting lineup:
Hart; Ralston, Carter-Vickers, Starfelt, Taylor; O’Riley, Hatate, Turnbull; Jota, Abada, Furuhashi
Prediction Aberdeen vs Celtic Scottish Premiership
We Say, Aberdeen-0Â :Â Celtic-1
In a match with significant shifts at the top end of the table. Both sides will want to seize the initiative early on to secure a crucial win.
On this occasion, Celtic will win the battle and get off to a perfect start in their first match after the World Cup break.
