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Celtic vs Dundee Match Summary
Competition | Scottish Premiership |
|---|---|
Match Date | Monday 3 August 2026 |
Match Time | 19:30 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Glasgow, Celtic Park |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Main Event (streaming) |
The 2026/27 Scottish Premiership gets under way at Celtic Park on Monday night, with reigning champions Celtic hosting Dundee in the final fixture of the opening weekend.
Celtic begin their title defence off the back of a domestic double last term, landing the league crown and the Scottish Cup. Just two attacking summer signings have arrived so far.
Dundee, who finished eighth in 2025/26, have been busier in the market with six new faces. The Dee want to climb the table and stay well clear of any basement scrap.
The head-to-head is lopsided. Celtic are undefeated in their last 25 home matches against Dundee in all competitions, and the visitors were dumped out of the Scottish Cup here last season.
Celtic vs Dundee Form
Celtic arrive in punishing form, having won their last seven Premiership matches and scored at least three goals in each of their last three. They have also been drawing at half time and winning at full time in their last four league outings. Arne Engels, who has scored in three of his last five appearances against Dundee, sits at the heart of a relentless attacking unit.
Dundee's recent games have been open affairs, with over 2.5 goals landing in six of their last seven Premiership fixtures. That points to a side who chip in at both ends. Steven Pressley's men reshuffled heavily over the summer, and forward Sam Murray is expected to lead the line as the Dee look to spring a surprise on hostile territory.
Celtic vs Dundee Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Celtic: No injuries or suspensions reported.
Dundee: No injuries or suspensions reported.
Celtic
Martin O'Neill's Celtic have kept their squad largely intact, with just two attacking additions over the summer. Colombian forward Camilo Durán has arrived from Qarabag FK, while Danish striker Kasper Høgh joins from Bødo/Glimt. Both could feature as the Hoops chase another fast start.
Dundee
Dundee have overhauled their group with six summer signings. Owen Goodman arrives on loan from Crystal Palace, with defenders Idris Odutayo and Owen Bevan also in. Midfielders Ryan Finnigan and Zan Besir join, alongside winger Alan Forrest, who left Hearts.
Celtic vs Dundee Predicted Lineup
Celtic
Formation: 4-3-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Sinisalo; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Tierney; McGregor, Engels, Oxlade-Chamberlain; Durán, Høgh, Tounekti
Dundee
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: O'Hara; Halliday, Donnelly, Astley, Wright; Hamilton, Finnigan; Reilly, Westley, Forrest; Murray
Celtic vs Dundee Key Stats & Match Facts
Celtic are undefeated in their last 25 home matches against Dundee in all competitions.
Celtic have won their last seven Premiership matches.
Celtic have scored at least three goals in their last three Premiership matches.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in six of Dundee's last seven Premiership games.
Celtic have had 17+ shots in four out of four matches against Dundee in the Premiership.
Celtic vs Dundee Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Celtic are heavy favourites in this Celtic vs Dundee tie, priced at 2/9 with BetGoodWin, and the implied probability points firmly one way. Their home dominance against the Dee is overwhelming, and with seven straight Premiership wins behind them, we fancy a comfortable 2-0 for the hosts.
Best Bets
Celtic to lead at Half Time and win at Full Time. The hosts are strong 76.4% favourites with a projected home score above two goals, and they have been leading at the break and closing out the win in each of their last four league outings. A quick start looks on the cards.
Both Teams To Score - No. The numbers have Dundee scoring just 0.75 goals, with a clear implied probability of at least one side keeping a clean sheet. Against a stubborn Celtic backline at Parkhead, the visitors face a tall order to find the net.
Celtic vs Dundee Bet Builder
Our three-leg Celtic vs Dundee bet builder backs a Celtic win, Hogh to score anytime, and Ethan Hamilton to be shown a card.
The Celtic win anchors the slip. The Hoops are undefeated in their last 25 home games against Dundee and have won their last seven Premiership fixtures, so the champions should take care of business.
Hogh leads the line in a fixture full of goals, with six of Dundee's last seven Premiership games producing over 2.5 goals. That points to the frontman getting on the scoresheet. If he can convert his scoring record for Bodo/Glimt over to the Scottish Prem, then goals should come in abundance.
Hamilton completes the slip. The defensive midfielder faces relentless pressure against a Celtic side that has racked up 17+ shots in four out of four meetings, inviting fouls and a card.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 15/2 and is as short as 11/2 elsewhere.
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Celtic vs Dundee Talking Points
This one rounds off the opening weekend of the Scottish Premiership season, and it is hard to look past the hosts. Celtic have been imperious at home against Dundee, winning each of their last nine home encounters against the Dee at Celtic Park across all domestic competitions. Add in seven straight Premiership wins and at least three goals in each of their last three, and the champions look primed. Dundee will take heart from their open recent form, with over 2.5 goals in six of their last seven league games, but they have found this venue a brutal place to visit. The visitors will need their new-look spine to settle quickly if they are to avoid another chastening night in Glasgow.
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The match between Celtic and Dundee will take place at Celtic Park, Glasgow.
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