Celtic FC vs Dundee United FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Celtic FC vs Dundee United FC — Premier League at Celtic Park.
- Celtic FC 7 games · 18 pts (2026/27)
- Dundee United FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nick Walsh
- Assistant 1 Francis Connor
- Assistant 2 Alaistair Taylor (Scotland)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 7 | 18 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 7 | 10 |
| 5 | St. Mirren FC | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 7 | 8 |
| 7 | Aberdeen FC | 7 | 8 |
| 8 | Motherwell FC | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | Dundee United FC | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 7 | 7 |
| 11 | Falkirk FC | 7 | 6 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 7 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb | Dundee United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 12 Feb | FC Bayern München | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Feb | Dundee FC | H | 6–0 | W |
| 02 Feb | Motherwell FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Jan | Aston Villa FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 22 Jan | BSC Young Boys | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb | Celtic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 01 Feb | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Jan | Rangers FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 11 Jan | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Jan | Celtic FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Jan | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Celtic FC | Dundee United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #9 |
| 18 | Points | 8 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 6 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 3 |
| 14 | Scored | 9 |
| 4 | Conceded | 11 |
| +10 | GD | -2 |
| 2.57 | PPG | 1.14 |
| 86% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Dundee United FC this season
Dundee United FC this season
Celtic FC are 1st (18 pts). Dundee United FC are 9th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Celtic FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
2/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Dundee United FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
–/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
–/3
76+
2/–
■ 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 United FC
| Jesse Randall | 2 G | 2 A |
| Will Ferry | 1 G | 1 A |
| Lachlan Rose | 1 G | |
| Zac Sapsford | 1 G | |
| Emmanuel Agyei | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Celtic FC is hosting Dundee United FC for another epic battle.
- 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ross Graham is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Dundee United FC.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' Japan international Reo Hatate has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 23' GOAL! Callum McGregor fires home to make it 1-0!
- 28' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 28 minutes.
- 33' Dundee United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 35' Jota does the damage! The net is bulging and Celtic FC surge ahead!
- 40' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 45' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Celtic FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 50' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Celtic FC and Dundee United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 53' It’s a booking for Dundee United FC player. Glenn Middleton gets a card.
- 56' Vicko Sevelj is having his name booked by the referee on 56.
- 61' Ryan Strain has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 62' A change in the Celtic FC ranks — Reo Hatate exits the field as Arne Engels enters on 62.
- 67' Allan Campbell has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 69' It is a substitution in Dundee United FC team. Kai Fotheringham is replaced by Kristijan Trapanovski on 69 minute.
- 70' Ruari Paton has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ross Docherty on 70 minute.
- 71' Time for substitution for Celtic FC. Hyun-jun Yang is replaced by Nicolas Kuhn.
- 74' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Emmanuel Adegboyega on 74 minutes.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Louis Moult. He replaces Sam Dalby on 76 minute.
- 81' Celtic FC have won 805 goals from 416 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 84' What composure from Adam Idah! The Ireland international strokes it home. 3-0.
- 85' The crowd applauds Adam Idah as he leaves the pitch. Johnny Kenny steps in for Celtic FC.
- 89' The Dundee United FC manager makes a substitution. Emmanuel Adegboyega departs to be replaced by Ryan Strain.
- Celtic FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Celtic FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1
- 15
- 20
- 6
- 42
- 56
- 7
- 14
- 9
- 41
- 13
Bench
- 5
- 2
- 12
- 47
Dundee United FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1
- 22
- 31
- 15
-
23
Ross Docherty ↓ Ruari Paton 70'
- 6
- 18
-
5
Vicko Sevelj ↓ David Babunski 89'
-
19
Sam Dalby ↓ Louis Moult 76'
- 17
- 16
Bench
-
9
Louis Moult ↑ 76'
- 25
-
2
Ryan Strain ↑ 89'
-
10
David Babunski ↑ 89'
- 20
-
7
Kristijan Trapanovski ↑ 69'
- 37
-
21
Ruari Paton ↑ 70'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Liel Abada | 6 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 5 |
| Josip Juranovic | 3 |
| Jota | 3 |
| Sead Haksabanovic | 3 |
| Adam Idah | 3 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 2 |
| Dylan Levitt | 2 |
Head to Head
Celtic FC Form
Dundee United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.58
Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.48
Dundee United FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC to win 77% + Under — clean sheet likely 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.06
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Celtic FC or Draw
93%
Draw or Dundee United FC
23%
Celtic FC or Dundee United FC
84%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
15.6%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
12.2%
4 – 0
8.3%
2 – 1
7.2%
3 – 1
6.3%
1 – 1
6.2%
0 – 0
6.1%
5 – 0
4.3%
4 – 1
4.1%
5 – 1
2.2%
6 – 0
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Celtic FC
| Handicap | Celtic FC covers | Push | Dundee United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -2 | 37% | 23% | 40% |
| -1.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| -1 | 60% | 21% | 19% |
| -0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +0.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +1 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
62%
✓
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.