Ross County vs. Celtic
Global Energy Stadium
06.08.2022, 17:00
Ange Postecoglou's side had to fight hard to beat Aberdeen 2-0 at Parkhead on Sunday, but they eventually prevailed. Stephen Welsh gave the visitors the lead with a header in the fourth minute, but Jota's dramatic late goal sealed the victory. The Hoops have won 27 of their last 33 Premiership games and are unbeaten in their last 33. Will they be able to extend their winning streak in the Highlands? Hearts defeated Ross County 2-1 in their season-opening match at Tynecastle. Even in defeat, the Staggies fought hard, and Jordan White's late goal couldn't inspire a comeback. Malky Mackay's team finished sixth in the Premier League despite losing all their first 12 games. Ross County's primary goal is to remain in the division despite having one of the lowest budgets.
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This is Ross County's chance to get back to winning ways after losing 2-1 in the Premiership against Hearts. Ross County had 40 percent of the possession and four shots on goal in that game, with twelve total shots. Jordan White (79') was the lone Ross County player to find the back of the net. Against Hearts, the visitors had five shots on goal, all of which were on target. Goals led hearts from Alan Forrest (59th minute) and Barrie McKay (77th minute). Each of Ross County's last six games has yielded a goal, and they haven't had any issues with that. During that time, they scored three goals and gave up five. We'll have to wait and see if that tendency continues in this game.
Celtic - favorite to win
Celtic will look to give their fans yet another reason to cheer at the Global Energy Stadium. After defeating Aberdeen 2-0 in their previous match in the Premiership, Celtic will be looking to make it two wins in a row going into this one. Celtic had 69 percent of the possession, and nine of their twenty-one shots on goal were on target during that game. Stephen Welsh and Jota scored Celtic's goals in the 3rd and 75th minutes. On the other hand, Aberdeen had five shots on goal, three of which found the back of the net. It is worth noting that Celtic have scored sixteen goals in their last six meetings with Hearts. On every one of those occasions, Celtic has also scored a goal. They have allowed three goals in their net during that time frame.
Expert Betting Tips
The defending champions Celtic will give their opponent no chance when the two teams meet again. Celtic has won four out of five meetings between these two teams, while Ross County has won just one. This Saturday, the visitors will do everything they can to win. Celtic scored two or more goals in their last two games against Ross County.
- Total 1 over 0.5 for 1.93
- Celtic win and both teams to score for 2.87
- Over 2.5 for Total 2 for 2.00