5P0RTZ.com's Big Match Predictor: Celtic v Aberdeen

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Celtic have made their worst start to a Scottish top flight campaign in 20 years and currently sit in sixth place in the Scottish Premiership table having already fallen to two defeats. Up to this point, Brendan Rodgers’ tenure has been a riotous, trophy-laden success. How he deals with this first crisis of his career in Scotland could make or break the Bhoys’ season.

Aberdeen, meanwhile, haven’t begun the new season any better than the men in green and white hoops. Last season’s runners up have failed to capitalise upon Celtic’s early stumble and sit one place and one point behind them in the table. That being said, Derek McInnes’ side will still see this Saturday’s clash as a great opportunity for them to get one over on their rivals.

However, considering that this match will be taking place at Celtic Park and Rodgers’ team will be heading out with a point to prove, the home side remain the favourites. If the Glasgow outfit are able to get back to their best this weekend then it’s hard to see them not emerging with all three points.

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Question 1 - What will the result be in the Celtic vs Aberdeen match?

History and home advantage certainly favour the home side here, however, on current form alone this one is a close call.

That being said, 5P0RTZ are clearly backing the Bhoys, and aren’t offering a points multiplier for selecting a home win. If you fancy an upset though, there’s a tempting x7 points multiplier on offer for backing the Dons.

Question 2 - How many goals will be scored in the game?

Over the course of these sides’ four league encounters last season, Celtic racked up an 8-1 aggregate victory. At the very least we can expect some goals, though Aberdeen are hardly prolific away from home.

If you fancy Celtic to have their swagger back this weekend, then the double points on offer from 5P0RTZ for predicting four goals or more ought to be enticing. We think the safe bet is the smart bet here though and we’re expecting a fairly low scoring affair.

Question 3 - Pick a player that will score at anytime in the match?

It’s hard to see Celtic failing to find the back of the net, it’s just a question of who will apply the finishing touch.

With a x2 multiplier by his name, we’re backing Scott Sinclair to get off the mark for the new Premiership campaign against Aberdeen. If you fancy the men from Pittodrie to register too, then James Wilson might just be the man to place your faith in

Question 4 - How many corners will be taken in the game?

There are an average of 11 corners (8 for, 3 against) per game when Celtic play, whereas there are usually only 6 (4 for, 2 against) whenever Aberdeen are involved. The league average for corners per game is 10.67.

Those figures suggest that the '10 or more’ option available from 5SP0RTZ is the safe bet. With a x2 points multiplier on offer for '12 or more’, though, that may just be worth a punt.

Question 5 - Pick one of these events to occur in the match

5P0RTZ provide eight options to answer this one and for us there’s a clear choice, and it comes with a handy x3 points multiplier too, and that is for a red card to be shown.

The four league clashes between these sides last season produced three red cards. So, it looks as though we’ve got a feisty encounter to look forward to on Saturday.

Question 6 - In which minute will the first card be shown?

Bearing in mind the aforementioned red card stat, it’s likely that the referee will wish to establish his authority as early as possible at Celtic Park. This means we could well see an early card produced.

5P0RTZ are offering a x2 points multiplier if you predict a card to be shown in the first 15 minutes of the match.