Each day our exclusive MATCH OF THE DAQ service previews the big match of the day – usually a televised game.
As well as the preview we also bring you the head to head records of the two teams as well as a recommended bet on BETDAQ for the match.
Celtic v Aberdeen
Scottish Premier League
K.O 12.45, Sky Sports 2
HEAD TO HEAD
Maximum 10 only
03 Mar 2012, Scottish Premier, Aberdeen 1 Celtic 1
23 Oct 2011 Scottish Premier, Celtic 2 Aberdeen 1
07 Aug 2011 Scottish Premier, Aberdeen 0 Celtic 1
17 Apr 2011 Scottish FA Cup, Aberdeen 0 Celtic 4
01 Feb 2011 Scottish Premier, Aberdeen 0 Celtic 3
29 Jan 2011 Scottish League Cup, Aberdeen 1 Celtic 4
22 Jan 2011 Scottish Premier, Celtic 1 Aberdeen 0
06 Nov 2010 Scottish Premier, Celtic 9 Aberdeen 0
13 Feb 2010 Scottish Premier, Aberdeen 4 Celtic 4
05 Dec 2009 Scottish Premier, Celtic 3Aberdeen 0
PREVIEW
Scottish football may be entering a period of uncertainty with the expulsion of Rangers from the top tier but Celtic, trading at around 1.05 on BETDAQ for the title, still have to go out and win games. The defending champions kick off against Aberdeen in the early match today as they begin their quest for an amazing 44th title triumph.
Celtic warmed up for this clash with a rather nervy 2-1 win over Finnish side, HJK Helsinki, in the home leg of their Champions League qualifying tie on Wednesday. Neil Lennon backed his team to improve on that display after goals from Gary Hooper and Charlie Mulgrew cancelled out a surprise opener for the visitors.
Aberdeen drew 1-1 with German side St Pauli in their last outing, a friendly at the end of July. The only Scottish club to have ever won more than one European trophy will be out to improve on a poor campaign last year, in which Mark McGhee and his assistants got the sack. They finished ninth overall, more than 50 points adrift of Celtic.
Memories of a 9-0 thumping at the hands of Celtic back in late 2010 will surely be on the minds of Craig Brown’s men as they seek a first win over the Hoops since 2009. The last few games between the sides have been closer than one might have expected but Celtic really should have enough in their locker to see off Aberdeen.
RECOMMENDATION: (1-10 points)
Back Celtic on the Asian handicap -1.5 at around 2.12 on BETDAQ: 5 points
Friday -4.00
AUGUST RETURN TO DATE: -12.00 points
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