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Celtic FC vs Dundee United FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2021-22
Celtic FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Dundee United FC
Sat 29 Jan 2022 · 15:00 UTC Celtic Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Nir Bitton 64' Y
Y 75' Calum Butcher
Nir Bitton 81' R
Liel Abada 90' Y
Y 90' Declan Glass

Overview

Match Preview

Celtic FC vs Dundee United FC — Premier League at Celtic Park.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 13 31
2 Rangers FC 12 27
3 Falkirk FC 13 21
4 Heart of Midlothian FC 12 20
5 Dundee FC 12 17
6 Dundee United FC 12 17
7 St. Johnstone FC 13 17
8 St. Mirren FC 13 14
9 Motherwell FC 13 13
10 Hibernian FC 12 11
11 Aberdeen FC 12 11
12 Kilmarnock FC 13 9

Head-to-Head

10
5
2
Celtic FC 17 games · Avg 2.9 goals Dundee United FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-01-29 Celtic FC 1–0 Dundee United FC 2021-09-26 Celtic FC 1–1 Dundee United FC 2021-03-07 Dundee United FC 0–0 Celtic FC 2020-12-30 Celtic FC 3–0 Dundee United FC 2020-08-22 Dundee United FC 0–1 Celtic FC

Recent Form

Celtic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Jan Dundee United FC H 1–0 W
28 Nov Aberdeen FC H 2–1 W
25 Nov Bayer 04 Leverkusen A 2–3 L
07 Nov Dundee FC A 4–2 W
04 Nov Ferencvárosi TC A 3–2 W
30 Oct Livingston FC H 0–0 D
Dundee United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Jan Celtic FC A 0–1 L
27 Nov Ross County FC A 1–1 D
20 Nov Aberdeen FC H 1–0 W
06 Nov Heart of Midlothian FC A 2–5 L
30 Oct St. Johnstone FC H 0–1 L
27 Oct Livingston FC A 1–1 D

Season Stats

Celtic FC Dundee United FC
#1 Position #6
31 Points 17
13 Played 12
10 / 1 / 2 W / D / L 4 / 5 / 3
28 Scored 17
10 Conceded 17
+18 GD +0
2.38 PPG 1.42
77% Win % 33%

Key Stats

29% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
47% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
38% Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
27% Clean Sheets
Dundee United FC this season

Celtic FC are 1st (31 pts). Dundee United FC are 6th (17 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Celtic FC
0-15
6/2
16-30
3/2
31-45
7/4
46-60
6/1
61-75
3/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Dundee United FC
0-15
4/4
16-30
2/4
31-45
7/1
46-60
–/4
61-75
1/4
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Celtic FC
Camilo Duran 7 G 6 A
Benjamin Nygren 6 G 3 A
Kasper Hogh 3 G 3 A
Liam Scales 3 G 1 A
Hyun-jun Yang 2 G
Dundee United FC
Jesse Randall 3 G 3 A
Zac Sapsford 3 G
Lyall Cameron 2 G 3 A
Will Ferry 1 G 1 A
Lachlan Rose 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Celtic Park. Celtic FC are looking to make home advantage count against Dundee United FC.
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Scott McMann made 106 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 10' Dundee United FC looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Neil Farrugia scoring 1 goals.
  • 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Celtic FC that had 429 games and scored 826 goals.
  • 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Celtic FC and Dundee United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 30' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 40' Over 40 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 45' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Celtic FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 46' Another change for Celtic FC made on 46 minute. Liam Scales leaves to be changed by Josip Juranovic.
  • 51' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Calum Butcher suffering a number of foals already.
  • 56' Dundee United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 61' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 62' Another change for Dundee United FC made on 62 minute. Nicky Clark leaves to be changed by Marc McNulty.
  • 64' The referee calls foul for Nir Bitton. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 68' The whistle greets Anthony Ralston as he departs to be replaced by Ben Doak.
  • 73' It looks like no one’s ball. Celtic FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 75' The referee has no hesitation. Calum Butcher is booked for Dundee United FC — Yellow card on 75.
  • 79' The crowd applauds Archie Meekison as he leaves the pitch. Declan Glass steps in for Dundee United FC.
  • 81' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Nir Bitton.
  • 83' The crowd applauds Giorgos Giakoumakis as he leaves the pitch. James McCarthy steps in for Celtic FC.
  • 88' It is a cagey affair so far. Celtic FC in their trying to find a way past Dundee United FC's compact .
  • 90' What a strike from Liel Abada! The score is 1-0.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Liel Abada argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Celtic FC take all three points.

Lineups

Celtic FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ange Postecoglou

Dundee United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tam Courts

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Liel Abada 6
Kyogo Furuhashi 5
Jota 3
Sead Haksabanovic 3
Adam Idah 3
Josip Juranovic 3
Odsonne Edouard 2
Dylan Levitt 2

Head to Head

2022-01-29 Celtic FC 1–0 Dundee United FC 2021-09-26 Celtic FC 1–1 Dundee United FC 2021-03-07 Dundee United FC 0–0 Celtic FC 2020-12-30 Celtic FC 3–0 Dundee United FC 2020-08-22 Dundee United FC 0–1 Celtic FC

Celtic FC Form

2022-01-29 Celtic FC 1–0 Dundee United FC W 2021-11-28 Celtic FC 2–1 Aberdeen FC W 2021-11-25 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3–2 Celtic FC L 2021-11-07 Dundee FC 2–4 Celtic FC W 2021-11-04 Ferencvárosi TC 2–3 Celtic FC W 2021-10-30 Celtic FC 0–0 Livingston FC D

Dundee United FC Form

2022-01-29 Celtic FC 1–0 Dundee United FC L 2021-11-27 Ross County FC 1–1 Dundee United FC D 2021-11-20 Dundee United FC 1–0 Aberdeen FC W 2021-11-06 Heart of Midlothian FC 5–2 Dundee United FC L 2021-10-30 Dundee United FC 0–1 St. Johnstone FC L 2021-10-27 Livingston FC 1–1 Dundee United FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.96 Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.61 Dundee United FC xG
I would bet for: Celtic FC to win 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Celtic FC67% Draw22% Dundee United FC11%
Actual: Celtic FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes40% 0% No60%
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Celtic FC or Draw
88%
Draw or Dundee United FC
33%
Celtic FC or Dundee United FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Celtic FC47% Draw44% Dundee United FC9%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
14.4%
1 – 1
9.8%
0 – 0
9.5%
3 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
8.6%
3 – 1
5.7%
4 – 0
4.5%
0 – 1
3.9%
4 – 1
2.9%
2 – 2
2.6%
1 – 2
2.6%

Asian Handicap — Celtic FC

Handicap Celtic FC covers Push Dundee United FC covers
-2.5 22% — 78%
-2 22% 21% 57%
-1.5 43% — 57%
-1 43% 25% 32%
-0.5 68% — 32%
+0.5 90% — 10%
+1 90% 7% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
55% ✓
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.