Aberdeen v Celtic: Prediction, Tips and Odds

A crunch Scottish Premiership top-of-the-table clash takes place at Pittodrie on Wednesday evening, when second-placed Aberdeen host leaders Celtic.

Not only do the Bhoys have a four-point lead over the Dons, but Brendan Rodgers' side also have a game in hand on their title rivals and a victory for the visitors in North East Scotland would cement their place at the summit.

With Rangers some 11 points adrift of Celtic in third, Wednesday's contest between the top two could be a telling moment in the title race even at this early stage of the campaign.

Aberdeen v Celtic betting tips and predictions

Celtic to win and over 3.5 goals - 15/8

Celtic have been in red-hot form this season, winning 12 and drawing one of their 13 Scottish Premiership encounters, while they have also collected eight points from five UEFA Champions League games.

The Bhoys top both the goals scored and conceded charts in the league, netting 40 times and letting in just four strikes, while they warmed up for this trip to Pittodrie with a 5-0 hammering of Ross County.

Rodgers' side extended their unbeaten streak in all competitions to 11 matches, with their sole defeat this term a 7-1 thumping at the hands of Borussia Dortmund in Europe back in October.

Four of Celtic's last five victories have all had over 3.5 goals in them, with one of those a 6-0 demolition of Aberdeen in the Scottish League Cup semi-final.

While it has been a great campaign for the Dons, their form has taken a dip since that semi-final defeat and they have picked up just one win from their last five matches.

It hasn't been dull during this sticky patch, though, with four or more goals landing in three of those assignments and they can contribute to an entertaining affair on Wednesday.

Over 3.5 goals has clicked in the last thee meetings between these two and in seven of the last eight contests, so expect another high-scoring game.

Daizen Maeda anytime goalscorer - 15/8

Celtic have no shortage of attacking options to choose from, evidenced by the fact Paulo Bernardo, Luke McCowan and Adam Idah - who all scored at the weekend - are expected to drop down to the bench.

Reo Hatate, Arne Engels and Kyogo Furuhashi are all set to be recalled to the starting XI and that exemplifies the embarrassment of riches Rodgers has available at his disposal.

While either one of those players would make a case in the anytime goalscorer market, the 15/8 on Daizen Maeda to find the back of the net appeals most.

The 27-year-old Japan international has netted just twice in the league, the most recent of those goals coming in September, but he has scored seven times across the UEFA Champions League and Scottish League Cup.

Maeda, who bagged a hat-trick in the semi-final victory over Aberdeen, scored the crucial goal in the 1-1 draw against Club Brugge in Europe two starts ago and he should be full of confidence.

Going up against a Dons defence that has conceded 17 goals across their last six fixtures, Maeda will be relishing the chance to increase his goals tally and he can be chief tormenter to Aberdeen once again.

Gavin Molloy to be booked - 9/4

The Dons will likely find themselves under the cosh for large periods at Pittodrie and that should increase the chances of referee Don Robertson brandishing some cards.

One player that could have his name taken is defender Gavin Molloy, who has picked up six yellow cards in all competitions this season.

Four of the 23-year-old Irishman's cautions have come in his last six appearances, with one received in the 6-0 defeat to Celtic in the Scottish League Cup semi-final.

It could be another tough evening for Molloy and a fifth league booking of the campaign could be coming his way.

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Aberdeen v Celtic odds

Aberdeen - 7/1
Draw - 15/4
Celtic - 2/5

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