Celtic vs Dundee Utd predictions, probable lineups and bet builder tips. Compare odds and best bets for this Scottish Premiership clash at Celtic Park.
Celtic vs Dundee Utd Match Summary
Competition | Scottish Premiership |
|---|---|
Match Date | Wednesday 28 October 2026 |
Match Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Glasgow, Celtic Park |
Celtic host Dundee United at Celtic Park on Wednesday night, with the Scottish Premiership leaders taking on a fourth-placed side that arrives in genuinely good nick.
Martin O'Neill's side sit top of the table, and the Celtic vs Dundee Utd betting odds back them firmly, with the hosts 1/4 with Ladbrokes.
Jim Goodwin has Dundee United on an upward curve, but they are 11/1 with Paddy Power here, a price that says Celtic Park remains a different beast.
History backs the hosts. Celtic are undefeated in their last 44 home matches against Dundee United in all competitions, so the visitors are chasing a result this fixture rarely produces.
Celtic vs Dundee Utd Form
Celtic have won 9 of their last 10 matches in the Premiership, and they showed their resolve by coming from behind to win at Easter Road against Hibernian on Sunday. That followed a home defeat to Celta Vigo on Thursday night. Camilo Durán is the man in form, having scored in 3 of his last 3 Premiership appearances.
Dundee United are undefeated in their last 5 matches in the Premiership. A draw in Perth against St Johnstone was followed by a 3-2 win over Aberdeen at Tannadice on Saturday, with Zac Sapsford the matchwinner. They take plenty of shots and attack down the wings, which gives them a direct route to goal.
Celtic vs Dundee Utd Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Celtic: A. Johnston (Doubtful), Y. Hyun-Jun (Doubtful)
Dundee Utd: M. Merghem (Doubtful), W. Ferry (Doubtful), E. Agyei (Doubtful)
Celtic
Martin O'Neill made one change from the Celta Vigo defeat for Sunday's win at Easter Road, with Haissem Hassan dropping to the bench. Callum Osmand, Benjamin Nygren and Camilo Durán supported Kasper Høgh in attack, while Sam Johnstone started in goal behind an unchanged back four. The big Celtic vs Dundee Utd lineups question is whether that shape survives, with A. Johnston and Y. Hyun-Jun both doubtful.
Dundee Utd
Jim Goodwin made just one change for the Aberdeen win, with weekend matchwinner Zac Sapsford replacing Idjessi Metsoko up front. Jack Walton kept goal behind an unchanged defence, and Zidane Iqbal, Dylan Tait and Lyall Cameron again formed the midfield three. M. Merghem, W. Ferry and E. Agyei are all doubtful.
Celtic vs Dundee Utd Predicted Lineup
Celtic
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: V. Sinisalo; C. Donovan, D. Murray, L. Scales, K. Tierney; C. McGregor, M. Baur; H. Hassan, B. Nygren, C. Osmand; C. Durán (probable)
Dundee Utd
Formation: 4-3-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: J. Walton; J. Rawlins, B. Esselink, M. Forbes, K. Ciubotaru; L. Cameron, D. Tait, Z. Iqbal; J. Randall, Z. Sapsford, D. Bennie (probable)
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Celtic vs Dundee Utd Key Stats & Match Facts
Celtic have had 17+ shots in 9 out of 10 matches against Dundee United in the Premiership.
There have been 13+ corners in 3 of the last 3 meetings between Celtic and Dundee United in the Premiership.
Celtic have had 6+ corners in 10 of their last 10 matches in the Premiership.
Celtic have had 7+ shots on target in 7 of their last 9 matches in the Premiership.
There have been 29+ shots taken in 6 of Dundee United's last 8 matches in the Premiership.
Celtic vs Dundee Utd Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: A Celtic win with Dundee United getting on the scoresheet is our Celtic vs Dundee Utd prediction. The hosts are projected for 2.79 goals and simply have too much quality in the final third, but United's recent form says they can trouble a defence that does not always keep opponents quiet. Celtic are 1/4 with Coral, and that price is fair.
Best Bets
Over 3.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Celtic's attack is projected to carry a high-scoring game at Celtic Park. The projected total for the first of our Celtic vs Dundee Utd best bets sits at 3.85 goals. Celtic have scored at least twice in 12 of their last 15 Premiership outings, and this line offers far better value than the very short price on the lower band.
Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. Dundee United have scored in recent games and carry a threat on the counter. The projections give both teams scoring an implied probability of 61.45%, which sits comfortably with a high-scoring game. Dundee United are pencilled in for 1.07 goals, and that Aberdeen win at Tannadice shows they carry real punch going forward.
Celtic vs Dundee Utd Bet Builder
Our Celtic vs Dundee Utd bet builder tips back Celtic to win with two or more home goals, plus a busy night for Camilo Durán in the shots markets.
Camilo Duran Over 1.5 (Player Shots On Target): The forward has recorded 2+ shots on target in 6 of his last 9 Premiership appearances, and he is the reference point for this attack.
Celtic (Win Market): Celtic have won 9 of their last 10 Premiership matches, and their home record against United gives the visitors little to cling to.
Camilo Duran Over 2.5 (Player Shots): Celtic have had 18+ shots in 7 of their last 10 Premiership matches, and plenty of that volume runs through their centre-forward.
Over 1.5 (Total Home Goals, Celtic): Celtic have scored 2+ goals in 7 out of 10 matches against Dundee United in the Premiership, and they face a defence that struggles with long shots.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 6/5 and is as short as 3/4 elsewhere.
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Celtic vs Dundee Utd Talking Points
The tactical story is Celtic's one real flaw. For all their finishing and creativity, they can be loose when it comes to keeping opponents quiet, and United's threat from attacking set pieces and down the wings is exactly the sort of thing that exposes it. At the other end, the Terrors struggle to defend long shots, which plays straight into the hands of a Celtic side that loves to shoot from range. Off the pitch, the mood in Glasgow is upbeat, with Colby Donovan signing a new long-term deal until 2031 and O'Neill admitting the job has "rejuvenated" him. Goodwin, meanwhile, has overseen a clear upward trajectory at Tannadice, and this is a proper test of how far his side have come.
Celtic vs Dundee Utd Predictions FAQs
When is the Celtic vs Dundee Utd Scottish Premiership game?
The match is on Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 19:45 UK time.
Where is Celtic vs Dundee Utd being played?
The match is being played at Celtic Park in Glasgow.
What competition is Celtic vs Dundee Utd in?
It is a Scottish Premiership match in the 2026/2027 season.
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