“This is the most ANTICIPATED match in the Premiership” – Celtic and Aberdeen team news Released, as the Starting XI for both teams have been REVEALED, amidst Injury UPDATES on both ends…

Aberdeen are set to welcome Celtic to Pittodrie Stadium on Wednesday night for a highly anticipated clash between the two top contenders in the Scottish Premiership table. The hosts sit second in the standings with 33 points from 14 matches, while the visitors lead the league by four points, having earned 37 from their first 13 games.

Aberdeen’s Recent Form

Aberdeen’s form has suffered a notable decline in recent outings. They began their campaign with 15 wins and one draw from their opening 16 matches across all competitions, leaving them joint top of the league table and in the Scottish League Cup semi-final. However, they have since recorded a loss to St Mirren (2-1) and back-to-back draws with Hibernian (3-3) and Hearts (1-1).

Celtic’s Recent Form

Celtic will be confident of securing another win and extending their lead at the top of the table to seven points. The Bhoys have avoided defeat in their last 11 matches across all competitions. Brendan Rodgers’ men have actually suffered only one loss in the past 33 fixtures, spanning from the closing stages of last season into this campaign.

Team News

Aberdeen goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov may be unavailable for the match after being forced off with an injury in the 46th minute of their draw to Hearts last time out. Pape Habib Gueye is also ruled out until the new year due to a muscle injury he sustained in September. Celtic, on the other hand, are expected to be without Odin Thiago Holm, who is currently injured.

Predicted Lineups

Aberdeen possible starting lineup: Doohan; Devlin, MacDonald, Molloy, Milne; Palaversa, Nilsen; Morris, Clarkson, McGrath; Sokler

Celtic possible starting lineup: Schmeichel; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Taylor; Engels, McGregor, Hatate; Kuhn, Furuhashi, Maeda

Prediction

Aberdeen have suffered a decline in form in recent outings, while Celtic have continued their incredible unbeaten start to the league. Based on the current form of both teams, it is likely that Celtic will win this match.

Conclusion

The match between Aberdeen and Celtic promises to be an exciting encounter between two of the top teams in the Scottish Premiership. While Aberdeen have shown impressive form earlier in the season, their recent decline in form may give Celtic the edge they need to secure a win.