Dundee United FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Dundee United FC vs Celtic FC — Premier League at Tannadice Park.
- Dundee United FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Celtic FC 7 games · 18 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andrew Dallas
- Referee Alan Mulvanny
- Referee Colin Steven
- Referee John McCrossan
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | Celtic FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Aug | Ross County FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Aug | Hibernian FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Aug | Motherwell FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Aug | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | Dundee United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Aug | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Aug | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 07 Mar | St. Mirren FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 04 Mar | Livingston FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Feb | FC København | H | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Dundee United FC | Celtic FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #1 |
| 8 | Points | 18 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 6 / 0 / 1 |
| 9 | Scored | 14 |
| 11 | Conceded | 4 |
| -2 | GD | +10 |
| 1.14 | PPG | 2.57 |
| 29% | Win % | 86% |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Dundee United FC this season
Dundee United FC this season
43%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
Dundee United FC are 9th (8 pts). Celtic FC are 1st (18 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Dundee United FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
–/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
–/3
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Celtic FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
2/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
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 |
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Dundee United FC and Celtic FC has kicked off!
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Callum McGregor made 417 appearances and scored 47 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Dundee United FC and Celtic FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Dundee United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 26' Callum McGregor is having his name booked by the referee on 26.
- 31' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 36' Patryk Klimala is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Dundee United FC tonight.
- 41' Mohamed Elyounoussi has been relatively quiet despite scoring 28 goals in his last 353 appearances.
- 46' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 51' The energy levels are beginning to show. Micky Mellon might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 56' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 60' The supporters are chanting for Kieran Freeman. He replaces Lewis Neilson on 60 minute.
- 62' Celtic FC ring the changes. Mohamed Elyounoussi has done his job and it is now time for James Forrest to step up.
- 65' Another change for Dundee United FC made on 65 minute. Logan Chalmers leaves to be changed by Adrian Sporle.
- 70' The 28-year-old Jamie Robson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 74' Time for substitution for Celtic FC. Jules Ntcham is replaced by Kristoffer Ajer.
- 79' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 80' Calum Butcher was booked on 80.
- 83' Albian Ajeti puts Celtic FC on the lead.
- 83' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Scott Brown on 83 minutes.
- 84' Scott Brown picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 86' Patryk Klimala is ready to make an impact after coming on for Odsonne Edouard at the 86 minute mark.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Kieran Freeman.
- Another three points for Celtic FC.
Lineups
Dundee United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 5
- 18
- 6
- 23
-
20
Luke Bolton ↓ Paul McMullan 74'
- 1
- 17
-
10
Nicky Clark ↓ Louis Appere 74'
-
15
Logan Chalmers ↓ Adrian Sporle 65'
-
30
Lewis Neilson ↓ Kieran Freeman 60'
Bench
- 16
- 11
-
3
Adrian Sporle ↑ 65'
- 4
-
7
Paul McMullan ↑ 74'
-
27
Louis Appere ↑ 74'
- 19
-
22
Kieran Freeman ↑ 60'
- 21
Coach
Micky Mellon
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 2
- 8
- 6
- 42
-
21
Jules Ntcham ↓ Kristoffer Ajer 74'
- 22
- 17
- 1
-
3
Greg Taylor ↓ Albian Ajeti 74'
- 30
Bench
-
49
James Forrest ↑ 62'
- 29
-
35
Kristoffer Ajer ↑ 74'
- 55
-
10
Albian Ajeti ↑ 74'
- 44
-
11
Patryk Klimala ↑ 86'
- 12
- 53
Coach
Neil Lennon
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Liel Abada | 6 |
| Kyogo Furuhashi | 5 |
| Sead Haksabanovic | 3 |
| Adam Idah | 3 |
| Josip Juranovic | 3 |
| Jota | 3 |
| Dylan Levitt | 2 |
| Nicolas Kuhn | 2 |
Head to Head
Dundee United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.5
Dundee United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.74
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 67% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.24
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Dundee United FC or Draw
43%
Draw or Celtic FC
84%
Dundee United FC or Celtic FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
15.6%
0 – 0
12.6%
1 – 1
9.8%
0 – 3
8.9%
1 – 2
7.9%
1 – 3
4.7%
1 – 0
4.4%
0 – 4
3.9%
2 – 1
2.2%
1 – 4
2.1%
2 – 2
2%
Asian Handicap — Dundee United FC
| Handicap | Dundee United FC covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 2% | 98% |
| -1.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -1 | 2% | 7% | 91% |
| -0.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| +0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +1 | 34% | 27% | 39% |
| +1.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +2 | 61% | 21% | 18% |
| +2.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
61%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.