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Celtic v Aberdeen, Premier Sports Semi-Final Preview

Celtic v Aberdeen: Premier Sports Cup Semi-Final Preview

Celtic go in search of a first Premier Sports Cup in six years when they face Aberdeen at Hampden this weekend.

Ange Postecoglou's team have been in impressive form this season, winning 16 of their opening 19 matches in all competitions.

They will be strong favorites to progress to the final, but Aberdeen have already shown they can spring a surprise this season by beating Rangers in the quarter-finals.

Celtic

Celtic are the most successful club in the history of the Premier Sports Cup, having won the competition 19 times.

They last lifted the trophy in 2016, and will be keen to end their drought this weekend.

Postecoglou's team are in excellent form, and have won their last six matches in all competitions.

Key Players

• Kyogo Furuhashi
• Jota
• Matt O'Riley

Aberdeen

Aberdeen have a good record against Celtic in recent years, having won three of their last six meetings.

They will be hoping to make it four wins in a row when they travel to Hampden on Sunday.

Jim Goodwin's team are in decent form, and have won three of their last four matches in all competitions.

Key Players

• Bojan Miovski
• Vicente Besuijen
• Ross McCrorie

Match Preview

Celtic will be strong favorites to win the match, but Aberdeen have shown they can be a dangerous team on their day.

The Dons will need to be at their best to get a result at Hampden, but they will be confident of causing an upset.

The match is likely to be decided by the key players on each side, with the likes of Kyogo Furuhashi, Jota and Matt O'Riley for Celtic, and Bojan Miovski, Vicente Besuijen and Ross McCrorie for Aberdeen.

Prediction

Celtic are the clear favorites to win the match, but Aberdeen have the potential to cause an upset.

It will be a close match, but I predict Celtic will win 2-1.