Dundee United FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Dundee United FC vs Celtic FC — Premier League at Tannadice Park.
- Dundee United FC 12 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
- Celtic FC 13 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan | Celtic FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Jan | Hibernian FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Jan | Rangers FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Jan | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Dec | Ross County FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 24 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan | Dundee United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Jan | St. Mirren FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 07 Jan | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Jan | Rangers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Dec | Hibernian FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 24 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | H | 4–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Dundee United FC | Celtic FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #1 |
| 17 | Points | 31 |
| 12 | Played | 13 |
| 4 / 5 / 3 | W / D / L | 10 / 1 / 2 |
| 17 | Scored | 28 |
| 17 | Conceded | 10 |
| +0 | GD | +18 |
| 1.42 | PPG | 2.38 |
| 33% | Win % | 77% |
Key Stats
29%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Dundee United FC this season
Dundee United FC this season
38%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
Dundee United FC are 6th (17 pts). Celtic FC are 1st (31 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
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 |
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Dundee United FC to score. At the same time, Celtic FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Dundee United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Dundee United FC and Celtic FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' The travelling Celtic FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 30' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 35' Peter Pawlett has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 40' It looks like no one’s ball. Celtic FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 45' Celtic FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 1 meetings.
- 50' Celtic FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 51' The Portugal Jota breaks the deadlock on 51 minutes. 0-1!
- 51' Poor challenge from Kieran Freeman. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 56' Against the run of play, Aaron Mooy has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 60' Time for substitution for Dundee United FC. Ian Harkes is replaced by Jamie McGrath.
- 61' Fresh legs for Dundee United FC! Jamie McGrath comes on to replace Ian Harkes.
- 66' With 0 assists to his name this season, Scott McMann is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Celtic FC.
- 67' Jota makes way for Daizen Maeda at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Celtic FC.
- 72' Arnaud Djoum has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 319 appearances.
- 74' The Dundee United FC bench stirs into life. Steven Fletcher is withdrawn and Rory MacLeod gets his opportunity.
- 75' A tactical swap from Dundee United FC — Rory MacLeod on, Steven Fletcher off on 75 minutes.
- 80' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 82' Fresh legs for Celtic FC! Sead Haksabanovic comes on to replace Liel Abada.
- 84' The referee has no hesitation. Jamie McGrath is booked for Dundee United FC — Yellow card on 84.
- 89' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 0-2 the final result. Dundee United FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Dundee United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
-
9
Steven Fletcher ↓ Rory MacLeod 74'
- 12
- 3
-
23
Ian Harkes ↓ Jamie McGrath 60'
- 14
-
15
Glenn Middleton ↓ Peter Pawlett 74'
- 1
- 2
-
19
Dylan Levitt ↓ Arnaud Djoum 74'
- 22
Bench
-
8
Peter Pawlett ↑ 74'
- 4
-
10
Arnaud Djoum ↑ 74'
-
18
Jamie McGrath ↑ 60'
- 7
- 6
- 31
-
44
Rory MacLeod ↑ 74'
- 28
Coach
Liam Fox
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
13
Aaron Mooy ↓ David Turnbull 67'
- 1
- 20
- 42
- 8
- 3
-
17
Jota ↓ Daizen Maeda 67'
- 4
-
41
Reo Hatate ↓ Matt O'Riley 67'
- 2
-
11
Liel Abada ↓ Sead Haksabanovic 82'
Bench
-
33
Matt O'Riley ↑ 67'
-
9
Sead Haksabanovic ↑ 82'
- 49
- 29
- 18
-
14
David Turnbull ↑ 67'
-
38
Daizen Maeda ↑ 67'
- 24
Coach
Ange Postecoglou
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
Dundee United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.8
Dundee United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.36
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Celtic FC to win 64% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Celtic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.16
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Dundee United FC or Draw
36%
Draw or Celtic FC
85%
Dundee United FC or Celtic FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
9.6%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 3
9%
1 – 1
8.7%
1 – 3
7.2%
0 – 0
5.7%
0 – 4
5.3%
1 – 4
4.3%
2 – 2
3.7%
2 – 1
3.1%
2 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Dundee United FC
| Handicap | Dundee United FC covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 2% | 97% |
| -1.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -1 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -0.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| +0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +1 | 29% | 22% | 48% |
| +1.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +2 | 52% | 21% | 27% |
| +2.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

