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Celtic vs Dundee Utd Prediction

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Published: 27 Oct 2026Updated: 28 Oct 2026, 21:41

Match preview

Celtic host Dundee United on 28 October 2026 at 22:45 in a Scottish Premiership clash where the hosts will look to cement their position at the top of the table. Celtic beat Hibernian 2-1 recently and remain strong favourites despite inconsistent home form. Dundee United arrive in decent shape after a 3-2 win over Aberdeen and have won three of their last four league matches, but they face a Celtic side with a commanding head-to-head record.

Form and H2H

Celtic have won 26 of their 35 previous meetings with Dundee United, establishing clear dominance in this fixture. The hosts average 2.25 goals per home game this season, though recent performances at Celtic Park have been patchy. Dundee United have shown attacking threat on the road, averaging 1.60 goals per away game, but their defensive record is equally porous at 1.60 conceded per match on their travels. Alistair Johnston is doubtful for Celtic after a knock against Hibernian, with Cameron Carter-Vickers standing by. Camilo Duran has scored six goals in his last ten league appearances and will be a key attacking outlet. Dundee United have no fresh injury concerns, though William Ferry, Mehdi Merghem and Emmanuel Agyei remain unavailable.

Best Bet

Celtic 3-1 Dundee United. The hosts' superior quality, home advantage and historical edge in this fixture make them clear winners, and their attacking output at Celtic Park should prove decisive against a Dundee United side that, despite recent form, remain vulnerable defensively. Back Celtic to win at 1.27 with 1xBet or 1Win.

Odds to Watch

Celtic to win sits at 1.27 on both 1xBet and 1Win, with the draw priced at 5.75 and 5.8 respectively. Dundee United's away record suggests they will score, but Celtic's home firepower and defensive solidity make the hosts the clear play. The draw is available at 5.75 with 1xBet and 5.8 with 1Win for those seeking longer odds.

Celtic vs Dundee Utd Odds

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1xBet1.236.210.5Place a bet
1Win1.246.210.7Place a bet
Best odds1.246.2010.70
Average1.236.2010.60
Lowest odds1.236.2010.50
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1X2 prediction for Celtic vs Dundee Utd

Date and time 28 October 2026 at 19:45

1X211.2374%
DC1/X90%
BTTSYes70%
1 74%X 16%2 10%

Celtic win

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Celtic vs Dundee Utd Odds statistic

Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.

CelticCelticLast matchesDundee UtdDundee Utd
100%Over 0.5 goals100%
100%Over 1.5 goals80%
80%Over 2.5 goals40%
40%Over 3.5 goals20%
80%BTTS60%
80%Last 5 BTTS60%

Head to Head Celtic — Dundee Utd

In the last 8 meetings, Celtic hold the edge — 5 wins for Celtic, 2 for Dundee Utd, 1 draws.

63% W — 513% D — 125% W — 2
  • Dundee UtdDundee Utd0:4CelticCeltic
    League Cup · 15 Aug 2026
  • Dundee UtdDundee Utd2:0CelticCeltic
    Premiership · 22 Mar 2026
  • CelticCeltic4:0Dundee UtdDundee Utd
    Premiership · 10 Jan 2026
  • Dundee UtdDundee Utd2:1CelticCeltic
    Premiership · 17 Dec 2025
  • Dundee UtdDundee Utd0:5CelticCeltic
    Premiership · 26 Apr 2025
  • CelticCeltic3:0Dundee UtdDundee Utd
    Premiership · 15 Feb 2025
  • CelticCeltic2:0Dundee UtdDundee Utd
    Premiership · 08 Jan 2025
  • Dundee UtdDundee Utd0:0CelticCeltic
    Premiership · 22 Dec 2024
88%Over 0.588%
88%Over 1.588%
63%Over 2.563%
13%BTTS13%
75%Celtic over 0.525%

Betting profits Celtic vs Dundee Utd

Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.

Celtic

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-1.51915
Match WinnerDraw-15.00015
Match WinnerLose+1.51615
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+1.3644
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-4.0004
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+2.861215
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-7.31315
Goals Over/UnderOver 3+0.641215
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-1.931015
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5-4.21515
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5+1.621015
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5-0.391113
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-2.64213
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-2.75313
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5-0.311013
Goals Over/UnderOver 4-0.8813
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4+0.0523

Dundee Utd

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-1.97615
Match WinnerDraw-3.61315
Match WinnerLose+3.86615
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5-0.76814
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-0.13614
Goals Over/UnderOver 3-0.12915
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-1.07915
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5-0.06615
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-1.34915
Goals Over/UnderOver 4-1.0012
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4+0.3922
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+0.8944
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-3.0014
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-5.71111
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5+1.141011
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5+0.97910
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-5.07110

Match statistics

6565%Possession %35%35
1.4160%Expected goals40%0.93
2872%Total shots28%11
758%Shots on target42%5
969%Shots off target31%4
1372%Corners28%5
1267%Fouls33%6
250%Yellow cards50%2
00%Red cards0%0
63166%Passes34%332
56869%Accurate passes31%258
338%Saves63%5
1100%Offsides0%0

Key events

CelticLast matches Celtic

Celtic are in a strong run: 3 wins in the last 5 matches, scoring 2.6 goals per game.

60% W — 30% D — 040% L — 2
  • HibernianHibernian1:2CelticCeltic
    WPremiership · 25 Oct 2026
  • CelticCeltic1:2Celta VigoCelta Vigo
    LUEFA Europa League · 22 Oct 2026
  • CelticCeltic7:1Heart Of MidlothianHeart Of Midlothian
    WPremiership · 18 Oct 2026
  • BenficaBenfica4:1CelticCeltic
    LUEFA Europa League · 15 Oct 2026
  • MotherwellMotherwell0:2CelticCeltic
    WPremiership · 11 Oct 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
3
Draws
0
Losses
2
Goals / game
2.6
Over 1.5
100%
Over 2.5
80%
BTTS
80%

Dundee UtdLast matches Dundee Utd

Dundee Utd are in a strong run: 3 wins in the last 5 matches, scoring 1.8 goals per game.

60% W — 340% D — 20% L — 0
  • Dundee UtdDundee Utd3:2AberdeenAberdeen
    WPremiership · 24 Oct 2026
  • ST JohnstoneST Johnstone1:1Dundee UtdDundee Utd
    DPremiership · 17 Oct 2026
  • Dundee UtdDundee Utd1:0HibernianHibernian
    WPremiership · 10 Oct 2026
  • ST MirrenST Mirren0:3Dundee UtdDundee Utd
    WPremiership · 19 Sept 2026
  • Dundee UtdDundee Utd1:1FalkirkFalkirk
    DPremiership · 05 Sept 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
3
Draws
2
Losses
0
Goals / game
1.8
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
40%
BTTS
60%

Celtic vs Dundee Utd Standings

#TeamMPWDLGDiffPts
1CelticCeltic1090125-61927
2RangersRangers1072117-71023
3Heart Of MidlothianHeart Of Midlothian1061322-15719
4Dundee UtdDundee Utd1043314-14015
5DundeeDundee1042414-12214
6ST MirrenST Mirren1041511-18-713
7FalkirkFalkirk1033412-12012
8ST JohnstoneST Johnstone1033411-15-412
9AberdeenAberdeen1032512-13-111
10MotherwellMotherwell1022611-18-78
11KilmarnockKilmarnock1022610-23-138
12HibernianHibernian1021710-16-67
League position 1 / 12Comparative team statisticsLeague position 4 / 12
990%Wins40%4
00%Draws30%3
110%Losses30%3
25100%Goals scored56%14
643%Goals conceded100%14
27100%Points56%15

Season statistic Celtic vs Dundee Utd

CelticCeltic

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 1 / 2
  • Lost home / away 1 / 1
  • Goals scored 13 (2.6)
  • Goals conceded 8 (1.6)
  • Clean sheets 1
  • Failed to score 0

Dundee UtdDundee Utd

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 2 / 1
  • Lost home / away 0 / 0
  • Goals scored 9 (1.8)
  • Goals conceded 4 (0.8)
  • Clean sheets 2
  • Failed to score 0

Match details

  • Status Finished
  • Venue Celtic Park, Glasgow

Lineups

Injuries and suspensions

Celtic

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

Dundee Utd

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

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