Celtic vs. Aberdeen: Key Match Statistics

Celtic has defeated Aberdeen in all nine of their encounters at Hampden since Aberdeen’s last victory there 32 years prior. That previous win was a 1-0 triumph in the League Cup semi-final, with Eoin Jess scoring the decisive goal. The most recent League Cup match between Celtic and Aberdeen occurred in the 2018 final. On that occasion, the Parkhead team, under the management of Brendan Rodgers during his initial tenure, secured the trophy thanks to the sole goal scored by Ryan Christie. Aberdeen has claimed the League Cup trophy on six occasions. Their most recent success in the competition was in 2014, when they defeated Inverness CT in a penalty shootout following a goalless draw. Celtic holds a record of 21 League Cup victories, with their latest title secured in 2023 after a 2-1 win against Rangers in the final. Last year, Aberdeen was defeated 1-0 by Rangers in the final, marking the 10th instance the Dons have been runners-up in the competition. The Pittodrie men, who commenced their campaign in the group stage, have advanced to Hampden by winning six matches against lower-league opposition. During this run, they have scored 20 goals while conceding only one, which occurred in a 2-1 victory over Aridrie. Celtic secured their spot in the last four by overcoming Hibs with a 3-1 scoreline and Falkirk with a 5-2 victory.