Celtic v Dundee Utd prediction
Team pages: Celtic · Dundee Utd · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Celtic v Dundee Utd, Premiership on Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:45 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Celtic host Dundee Utd in the Premiership on Wednesday 28 October (kick-off 19:45 UK).
The key numbers
Celtic have scored 23 goals, the most of the 12 clubs (2026/27 so far). Celtic have conceded five goals, the fewest of the 12 clubs.
Dundee Utd are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
11 of Celtic’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). Both teams scored in seven of Celtic’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). At home, Celtic have five wins, no draws and two defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 2.14 points per game, scoring 2.43 and conceding 0.86.
Seven of Dundee Utd’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in four of Dundee Utd’s last 15 results in all competitions (27%). Away from home, Dundee Utd have three wins, two draws and three defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.38 points per game, scoring 1.25 and conceding 1.25. Dundee Utd have scored 11 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 12 clubs (2026/27 so far). Dundee Utd have conceded 12 goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 12 clubs.
Celtic (first) and Dundee Utd (sixth) are 12 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Celtic the stronger side, 349 rating points above Dundee Utd (Celtic 1997, Dundee Utd 1648, after at least 199 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 15 August 2026, finished Dundee Utd 0–4 Celtic.
Team news
Predicted Celtic XI (4-2-3-1): V. Sinisalo, L. Scales, C. Donovan, A. Trusty, C. Carter-Vickers, C. McGregor, M. Baur, B. Nygren, H. Hassan, Y. Hyun-Jun, C. Duran — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, C. Duran (5.3 per match over 13 appearances, eight goals and five assists) and Yang Hyun-Jun (5.3 per match over seven appearances, two goals and one assist) have been Celtic’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Celtic (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), C. Duran averages 3.5 shots per 90 over 976 minutes, with a shot in seven of the last 10 appearances. Yang Hyun-Jun averages 1.4 key passes per 90 over 634 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Dundee Utd XI (4-3-3): J. Walton, M. Forbes, B. Esselink, J. Rawlins, K. Ciubotaru, D. Tait, P. Camará, L. Cameron, J. Randall, D. Bennie, I. Metsoko — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Vicko Ševelj (5.7 per match over three appearances) and William Ferry (4.9 per match over six appearances, one goal and one assist) have been Dundee Utd’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Dundee Utd (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), William Ferry averages 2.6 tackles per 90 over 486 minutes, with a tackle in five of the last seven appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Premiership · Celtic Park
- Head-to-head (last 6): Celtic 4 · draws 0 · Dundee Utd 2 · 3.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Celtic 2W 0D 3L · Dundee Utd 2W 2D 1L
Celtic v Dundee Utd (Premiership): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Celtic for / against | Line | Dundee Utd for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.75 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.25 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 8 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 7.14 for · 4.86 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots | 14.38 for · 13.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 17.29 for · 14.43 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 6.88 for · 5.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 6.71 for · 4.14 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.75 for · 9 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.29 for · 11.71 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.63 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 3 for · 2.29 against n 7 Last 5 |
Celtic
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Baur n 8 | 63.4 | 1.8 | 0.7 | — |
| Yang Hyun-Jun n 8 | 66.9 | 1.7 | 1.5 | — |
| Colby Donovan n 8 | 86.8 | 1.6 | 0.3 | — |
| L. McCowan n 8 | 28.5 | 1.6 | 1.2 | — |
| C. Duran n 8 | 60.8 | 1.3 | 2.2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shumaira Mheuka n 8 | 8.9 | 7.6 | 6.3 |
| C. Osmand n 7 | 27.6 | 4.7 | 2.8 |
| J. Forrest n 8 | 24.8 | 4.1 | 2.3 |
| C. Duran n 8 | 60.8 | 3.1 | 1.9 |
| H. Hassan n 8 | 53.6 | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Osmand n 7 | 27.6 | 1.4 | 0.5 |
| C. Duran n 8 | 60.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| B. Nygren n 8 | 51.8 | 0.9 | 0 |
| Kasper Høgh n 8 | 28.4 | 0 | 0.8 |
| K. Tierney n 8 | 67.1 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Colby Donovan n 8 | 86.8 | 3.4 |
| M. Baur n 8 | 63.4 | 3.4 |
| Yang Hyun-Jun n 8 | 66.9 | 3 |
| S. Tounekti n 8 | 35.9 | 1.9 |
| C. McGregor n 8 | 86.3 | 1.8 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| V. Sinisalo n 8 | 90 | 3 |
| S. Johnstone n 8 | 90 | 2.9 |
Dundee Utd
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdoulaye Yoro n 7 | 34.6 | 3 | 1.5 | — |
| D. Tait n 8 | 84.1 | 2.8 | 2.8 | — |
| L. Rose n 8 | 29.6 | 2.3 | 0.4 | — |
| E. Agyei n 8 | 71.5 | 2 | 2 | — |
| M. Merghem n 8 | 36.1 | 1.9 | 0.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Farrugia n 8 | 18 | 3.1 | 0.6 |
| D. Bennie n 8 | 60.4 | 2.8 | 0.9 |
| Z. Sapsford n 8 | 50.4 | 2.2 | 0.9 |
| J. Randall n 8 | 62 | 2 | 1.5 |
| L. Rose n 8 | 29.6 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Cameron n 8 | 62.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| J. Randall n 8 | 62 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| I. Metsoko n 8 | 43.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| M. Merghem n 8 | 36.1 | 0 | 0.6 |
| W. Ferry n 8 | 72 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| E. Agyei n 8 | 71.5 | 3.6 |
| K. Ciubotaru n 6 | 71.8 | 3.5 |
| V. Ševelj n 8 | 77.4 | 2.6 |
| Panutche Camará n 8 | 57 | 2.6 |
| Abdoulaye Yoro n 7 | 34.6 | 2.6 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Walton n 8 | 90 | 3.1 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Celtic v Dundee Utd — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-08-15 Dundee Utd 0–4 Celtic
- 2026-03-22 Dundee Utd 2–0 Celtic
- 2026-01-10 Celtic 4–0 Dundee Utd
- 2025-12-17 Dundee Utd 2–1 Celtic
- 2025-04-26 Dundee Utd 0–5 Celtic
- 2025-02-15 Celtic 3–0 Dundee Utd
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Celtic and Dundee Utd?
- In their last 6 meetings, Celtic won 4, Dundee Utd won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Celtic and Dundee Utd?
- Recent form — Celtic 2W 0D 3L; Dundee Utd 2W 2D 1L.
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