Celtic vs Aberdeen Semi Final Prediction: Back Goals Galore at Hampden

Celtic and Aberdeen clash for the second time in a fortnight when meeting at Hampden in Saturday’s Scottish League Cup semi-final. The pair fought out a thrilling draw in Glasgow late last month, and another competitive contest is expected as the rivals shoot for a place in the final.

Betfred’s Scottish football writer Frank Monkhouse has already delivered some notable wins this season and sets his sights on gifting followers another profit. With goals expected at the national stadium, you can follow his big-match preview and predictions below...

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The two best-performing teams in Scotland clash at Hampden on Saturday from 5.30pm in a Scottish League Cup semi-final you can follow live on Premier Sports 1. The Hoops and the Dons are currently joint-top of the Scottish Premiership after ten games played, with both clubs winning nine and drawing one. The spare level finish came in a thrilling 2-2 draw between the teams at Parkhead two weeks ago when Aberdeen fought back from 2-0 down to rescue a point.

Brendan Rodgers and Jimmy Thelin briefly put their battle for league wins on the backburner to focus on guiding their team to the final. Celtic last won this trophy in February 2023, beating Old Firm rivals Rangers 2-1 in the final to land their 21st title.

Aberdeen are currently on six League Cup wins, with their most recent coming back in 2014 when beating Inverness Caledonian Thistle 4-2 on penalties.

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Celtic vs Aberdeen Odds

Despite dropping a two-goal lead to draw at home, Celtic enter Saturday’s game as the hot favourites with Betfred traders.

The Hoops arrive on the back of an impressive 2-0 home win over Dundee in midweek, achieved with goals from Alistair Johnston and Arne Engels. If you fancy them to win again, you’ll find Celtic at no more than 1/4 (an 80% chance) with Betfred. That price is, perhaps, best suited to your weekend accumulators.

Aberdeen travel from Pittodrie to Hampden with confidence following a stunning 2-1 home win over Rangers on Wednesday. Thelin’s men took a deserved lead through Nicky Devlin before Nedim Bajrami levelled.

There was one final twist in the tale when Shayden Morris lashed home the winner following an almighty scramble in the box. Aberdeen are 8/1 (an 11% shot) to complete an Old Firm double, with the draw available at 9/2 (18%).

Both score and Celtic win

The stats associated with Celtic vs Aberdeen tell us to expect goals, and I’m more than happy to follow. The teams shared four at Celtic Park recently in that thrilling draw. Interestingly, each of the last three meetings have produced a draw, and both teams have scored in four of the previous five. Armchair fans hope for more of the same here.

When these teams last met at Hampden, they treated fans to a 3-3 draw in the Scottish Cup. Rodgers’ side progressed 6-5 on penalties before going on to beat Rangers in the final and defend the trophy. I expect another tight game with plenty of goals and even more talking points. It should be a great advert for Scottish football, but I’m siding with Celtic’s big-game experience over Aberdeen’s ambition. Back both teams to score in a Celtic win at 8/5.