Celtic return to Premiership action needing a response after a heart-breaking defeat to Rangers, a result that dented confidence and increased pressure in the title race. As this has to go down as a must-win situation for the Hoops, we predict that they will defeat Dundee United 3-1. Despite the setback, there are no fresh injury worries, and Martin O'Neill's side should still feel optimistic at home, where they average 3.00 total goals per match and score 1.20 goals per game. Their defensive issues remain a concern, however, with Celtic conceding 1.80 goals per home fixture and keeping just 20% clean sheets at Celtic Park.
Dundee United travel to Glasgow with selection problems of their own, as both Pappoe and Strain remain sidelined after missing the recent 1-0 loss to Dundee FC. The visitors have been competitive on the road, collecting 1.25 points per game away and scoring 1.25 goals per match, while posting a 75% BTTS rate in away fixtures. Still, their record against Celtic is poor, winning only 2 of the last 32 meetings, with the Hoops taking 24 victories in that span.
With Celtic chasing momentum and Dundee United dangerous enough to threaten, an open contest looks likely. As both sides’ games average high totals, we are tempted to place our bets on Over 2.5 goals, with additional value on Home Win and Celtic to Win & Over 1.5 goals.
This Scottish Premiership match will be played on Saturday 10 January 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Celtic vs Dundee United prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Celtic 3 - 1 Dundee United
Celtic vs Dundee United Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 3-1
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Anytime Goalscorer: Benjamin Nygren @ -138 Odds
- To be booked: Iurie Iovu @ 187 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 175 Odds
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View OfferCeltic Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwwll | 1.20 |
| Home | wllwl | 1.20 |
| Away | wllwl | 1.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.30 | 3.00 | 3.60 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Conceded | 1.90 | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.80 | 2.16 | 1.45 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.27 | 1.00 | 1.54 |
Dundee United Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wddwl | 1.10 |
| Home | ddwdl | 1.00 |
| Away | dldw | 1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.30 | 2.17 | 2.50 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 0.83 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.33 | 1.25 |
| BTTS | 60% | 50% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 17% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.54 | 1.54 | 1.54 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.75 | 1.92 | 1.49 |
Celtic vs Dundee United Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Celtic (75%)
32 Matches
Dundee United (6%)
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