The Scottish Premiership title race hangs in the balance as Aberdeen aim to keep their hopes alive against Celtic at Pittodrie.
The Scottish Premiership title race could reach a critical juncture on Wednesday evening as Aberdeen host Celtic at Pittodrie. The outcome of this match will have significant implications for both teams’ ambitions this season, with Aberdeen looking to revive their challenge and Celtic aiming to tighten their grip on the title.
Aberdeen, led by Jimmy Thelin, has shown promise early in the season, staying neck-and-neck with Celtic for the first 11 fixtures. Their 2-2 draw in Glasgow in the season’s first head-to-head encounter suggested they could compete with the champions. However, the recent form has been less than encouraging for Thelin’s side. With a defeat and two draws in their last three matches, Aberdeen have slipped four points behind Celtic, a gap that could widen further if they fail to secure a result at home on Wednesday.
In contrast, Celtics have found their rhythm after the early stumbles and are on a six-match winning streak in the league. Brendan Rodgers’ team has been dominant, showing resilience and quality that has seen them build a comfortable lead at the top. Most notably, they delivered a resounding 6-0 victory over Aberdeen in the League Cup semi-final, a result that will weigh heavily on the minds of the Dons players as they prepare for the latest encounter.
Celtic are chasing their fourth consecutive Premiership title and another victory at Pittodrie would see them move closer to achieving that goal, potentially pushing Aberdeen further out of contention. With Rangers trailing even further behind Aberdeen in the standings, it’s clear that the title race is becoming a two-horse contest, and Celtic’s dominance is beginning to show.
For Aberdeen, this match represents more than just three points. A loss could all but end their title aspirations, leaving Celtic to continue their march towards another crown. However, if the Dons can rally at home and pull off a shock victory, the race could be reignited, with the pressure back on Celtic to maintain their lead.
The match kicks off at 20:00 GMT, and fans can follow the action live via BBC Sport’s coverage. Highlights will also be available on BBC One Scotland later in the evening
