Aberdeen vs Celtic prediction 04.03.2026 | Scottish Premiership

Aberdeen’s campaign has been defined by inconsistency and defensive vulnerability. They have failed to find the net in several recent fixtures and suffered a 1-0 defeat to Hearts last weekend, managing just five shots and failing to register a single effort on target. Peter Leven’s men are enduring a prolonged winless run, with their last victory coming on 24 January in a 6-2 triumph over Livingston.

Injury and availability issues compound their problems. Key defenders including Kristers Tobers, Mats Knoester, Nicholas Suman and Tom McIntyre are sidelined, and Nicky Devlin is a doubt after picking up a knock in the defeat to Hearts.

Celtic’s league form has been relatively strong, with 17 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses - the second-highest total in the Premiership behind Hearts and Rangers - but they remain well below the standards they have set for themselves over the past decade. Martin O’Neill’s men failed to beat Hibernian (1-2) and Rangers (2-2) in the last two matchweeks, further widening the gap between them and the current league leaders, Hearts.

Squad selection, however, presents challenges. Several first-team players including Alistair Johnston, Arne Engels, Callum Osmand, Cameron Carter-Vickers and Jota are ruled out through injury and fixture congestion. Auston Trusty is suspended. Meanwhile veteran goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel missed Celtic’s recent Old Firm clash due to illness with Viljami Sinisalo deputising, a selection decision that could impact defensive stability here.