Aberdeen vs Celtic Prediction: An important match for Celtic

On Saturday, the Scottish Premiership leaders Aberdeen will host the defending champions Celtic at Pittodrie Stadium, hoping to extend their winning streak. Since last month, neither team has played a competitive game, but they have kept their match fitness up by playing friendly competitions against one other.

Aberdeen, managed by Jim Goodwin, has been in fine form in the Scottish Premiership, where they now sit in third place with 25 points after 15 games. Besides Celtic and Rangers, the Dons have scored the most goals (29 total) in the Scottish Premiership this season, making them one of the most exciting teams to watch. Their offensive prowess is attributable mainly to summer signing Bojan Miovski, who is tied for the league lead in goals with Rangers forward Antonio Colak, both with 11. Although they haven't played a competitive match in over a month, Aberdeen did play a friendly against Atlanta United while using their training facilities during the World Cup break. Saturday's meeting against league leaders Celtic is a chance for Aberdeen to tighten their hold on a position in the European playoffs.

Celtic travel to Pittodrie in high spirits and looking to keep their comfortable lead atop the Premiership table this weekend as they face off against Aberdeen. The first half of the season has gone quite well for the Hoops under Ange Postecoglou's leadership, and they currently sit atop the league table, nine points ahead of their fierce rivals, Rangers. Celtic Park has relied heavily on roster turnover in 2022-23. It has paid dividends as the Glasgow giants have won 14 of their 15 Scottish Premiership matches, losing to St. Mirren in September. Celtic have also been idle since November, albeit they were in Australia last month, playing Sydney FC and Everton to get players who missed the World Cup some playing time. 

In a game that will significantly shake up the standings at the top of the table, both teams will attempt to gain the initiative early on in the contest to increase their chances of achieving a significant victory. On this particular occasion, Celtic will emerge victorious in the conflict and get off to a flying start in their first encounter back after the break for the World Cup.