Celtic FC vs Dundee FC, Premier League 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Celtic FC vs Dundee FC — Premier League at Celtic Park.
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 6 | 18 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 6 | 13 |
| 3 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 6 | 12 |
| 4 | St. Mirren FC | 6 | 10 |
| 5 | Motherwell FC | 6 | 8 |
| 6 | Dundee FC | 6 | 7 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 6 | 7 |
| 9 | Hibernian FC | 6 | 6 |
| 10 | Falkirk FC | 6 | 5 |
| 11 | Dundee United FC | 6 | 5 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 6 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Aug | Dundee FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 May | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 13 May | Motherwell FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 10 May | Rangers FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 03 May | Hibernian FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Apr | Falkirk FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Aug | Celtic FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 May | Aberdeen FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 12 May | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 09 May | Livingston FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 02 May | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Apr | Dundee United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Celtic FC | Dundee FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #6 |
| 18 | Points | 7 |
| 6 | Played | 6 |
| 6 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 2 / 1 / 3 |
| 14 | Scored | 7 |
| 3 | Conceded | 6 |
| +11 | GD | +1 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 1.17 |
| 100% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
35%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Dundee FC this season
Dundee FC this season
Celtic FC are 1st (18 pts). Dundee FC are 6th (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Celtic FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
4/–
46-60
4/1
61-75
2/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Dundee FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
–/1
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Celtic FC
| Benjamin Nygren | 3 G | 3 A |
| Camilo Duran | 3 G | 3 A |
| Kasper Hogh | 3 G | |
| Hyun-jun Yang | 2 G | |
| Luke McCowan | 1 G |
Dundee FC
| Joe Westley | 2 G | |
| Joe Bevan | 1 G | 1 A |
| Drey Wright | 1 G | |
| Charlie Reilly | 1 G | |
| Owen Bevan | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Celtic FC launch into their encounter with Dundee FC.
- 5' Celtic FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' A quiet spell here at Celtic Park. Celtic FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' Alan Forrest is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Celtic FC tonight.
- 20' Dundee FC come into this ranked 9 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Celtic FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 35' Wales international Ryan Astley has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 40' Simon Murray has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 45' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 50' Celtic FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Dundee FC backline.
- 52' What a moment for Benjamin Nygren! That strike on 52 puts his side firmly in control.
- 57' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 60' It is a substitution in Dundee FC team. Simon Murray is replaced by Ashley Hay on 60 minute.
- 65' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Celtic FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 70' Celtic FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 75' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 78' James Forrest has so much to prove this time. He replaces Camilo Duran on 78 minute.
- 80' Alan Forrest is replacing Joe Bevan for the Dundee FC side.
- 83' Celtic FC ring the changes. Kieran Tierney has done his job and it is now time for Colby Donovan to step up.
- 88' Dundee FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 90' Ashley Hay is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- Dundee FC will have plenty to reflect on. Celtic FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 6
-
63
Kieran Tierney ↓ Colby Donovan 83'
- 42
- 8
- 2
- 12
- 27
- 13
- 9
-
17
Camilo Duran ↓ James Forrest 78'
Bench
- 21
-
49
James Forrest ↑ 78'
- 31
- 14
- 41
-
23
Sebastian Tounekti ↑ 78'
- 47
-
51
Colby Donovan ↑ 83'
- 19
Coach
Martin O'Neill
Dundee FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Drey Wright ↓ Brad Halliday 80'
-
15
Simon Murray ↓ Ashley Hay 60'
- 48
- 18
- 8
- 4
- 1
- 5
- 19
- 3
-
27
Joe Bevan ↓ Alan Forrest 80'
Bench
-
2
Brad Halliday ↑ 80'
- 13
-
14
Alan Forrest ↑ 80'
-
10
Finlay Robertson ↑ 60'
-
11
Ashley Hay ↑ 60'
- 52
- 17
- 58
- 60
Coach
Steven Pressley
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 7 |
| Arne Engels | 4 |
| Giorgos Giakoumakis | 3 |
| James Forrest | 3 |
| Daizen Maeda | 3 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 3 |
| Jota | 3 |
| Adam Idah | 2 |
Head to Head
Celtic FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.14
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.49
Dundee FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC to win 72% + Under — clean sheet likely 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.63
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
91%
Draw or Dundee FC
28%
Celtic FC or Dundee FC
81%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
16.1%
1 – 0
Actual
3 – 0
11.2%
0 – 0
8.9%
1 – 1
8.1%
2 – 1
7.8%
4 – 0
6%
3 – 1
5.7%
4 – 1
3.2%
0 – 1
2.9%
5 – 0
2.6%
2 – 2
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Dundee FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -2 | 27% | 23% | 50% |
| -1.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| -1 | 50% | 25% | 26% |
| -0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +0.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +1 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
61%
✓
Dundee FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.