Celtic vs Dundee United Prediction & Betting Tips - Scottish Premiership
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by Ian John | in Scottish Premiership Predictions
Martin O'Neill is back as Celtic manager to face Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership this weekend. Wilfried Nancy's short tenure as Hoops manager ended with just two wins in eight games and O'Neill will be in the dugout for the game against the Tannadice Tangerines. Will our prediction back Celtic to win the match or will their poor run of form continue?
After a run of just two wins in eight games, Celtic have dropped to third in the SPL table. They are on 38 points from 20 games, three behind Rangers (who have played a game more) and six behind leaders Hearts. Dundee United lie seventh in the table after taking 25 points from their 21 games played so far.
Wilfried Nancy seemed to have turned the corner after Celtic beat Aberdeen 3-1 before Christmas, then Livingston 4-2 afterwards. However since then, they were beaten 2-0 at Motherwell and the final straw was a 3-1 home defeat to Rangers last weekend which precipitated Martin O'Neill's return to the role until the end of the season.
Dundee United have lost just two away games this season, but have drawn 10 of their 21 league games. Recent form includes two 1-1 draws, at home to Hibs and then away at Aberdeen, which was followed by a 3-1 win away at bottom club Livingston. However last weekend saw a very disappoitning 1-0 home defeat to city rivals Dundee.
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The Best Betting Odds for Celtic v Dundee United Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.19 | 6.25 | 12 |
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1.22 | 6.5 | 11 |
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1.22 | 6.5 | 10 |
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1.24 | 6.1 | 9.5 |
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1.22 | 6.5 | 10 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Celtic and Dundee United?
Our prediction for the Celtic vs Dundee United match is: HT/FT - Celtic/Celtic.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 10/01/2026 between Celtic and Dundee United in Scottish Premiership :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 49.73% for a win of Celtic against Dundee United with odds of 1.24 at Unibet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Celtic vs Dundee United is 21.57% with odds of 7 at Stake.
- Our prediction model gives a 28.69% chance ⭐ for a win of Dundee United vs Celtic with odds of 12.5 at Shangrila.
Celtic - Dundee United Prediction and Best Odds:
| Celtic Dundee United Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Celtic wins | 49.73% | 1.24 at Unibet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 54.86% | 1.39 at Bwin |
| Both Team To Score | 54.58% | 1.83 at Ladbrokes |
| Half-time / Full-time : Celtic/Celtic | 30.49% | 1.7 at Unibet |
Celtic vs Dundee United Form
Celtic and Dundee United's standings in the Scottish Premiership
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3
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41 | 21 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 17 |
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7
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25 | 22 | 5 | 10 | 7 | -6 |
Celtic and Dundee United Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
3 Jan 2026 - Scottish Premiership
30 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
27 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
21 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
17 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
14 Dec 2025 - Scottish League Cup
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
3 Jan 2026 - Scottish Premiership
21 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
11 Dec 2025 - Europa League
7 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
3 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
9 Nov 2025 - Scottish Premiership
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
27 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
17 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
14 Dec 2025 - Scottish League Cup
30 Nov 2025 - Scottish Premiership
27 Nov 2025 - Europa League
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
3 Jan 2026 - Scottish Premiership
30 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
27 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
20 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
17 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
13 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
3 Jan 2026 - Scottish Premiership
20 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
17 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
13 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
3 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
22 Nov 2025 - Scottish Premiership
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
27 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
6 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
29 Nov 2025 - Scottish Premiership
9 Nov 2025 - Scottish Premiership
29 Oct 2025 - Scottish Premiership
Celtic vs Dundee United Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
67 %
17 %
17 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
17 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
26 Apr 2025 - Scottish Premiership
15 Feb 2025 - Scottish Premiership
8 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
22 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
28 Aug 2022 - Scottish Premiership
Players list
K. Schmeichel
DefenderK. Tierney
A. Trusty
C. Donovan
L. Scales
MidfielderC. McGregor
B. Nygren
A. Engels
ForwardJ. Kenny
J. Forrest
L. McCowan
D. Richards
DefenderJ. Eskesen
K. Keresztes
K. Trapanovski
R. Graham
MidfielderA. Ahmed Fatah
L. Stephenson
C. Sibbald
ForwardR. Strain
N. Moller
W. Ferry
Substitutes
V. Sinisalo
DefenderT. Ralston
C. Donovan
D. Murray
MidfielderJ. Forrest
L. McCowan
P. Bernardo
ForwardB. Nygren
J. Kenny
R. Adams
DefenderI. Iovu
S. Harding
MidfielderJ. Eskesen
R. Strain
A. Ahmed Fatah
M. Watters
N. Moller
K. Trapanovski
Most goals and assists
Celtic
Dundee United
B. Nygren
(11 Goals)
Z. Sapsford
(6 Goals)
R. Hatate
(1 Assists)
,
D. Maeda
(1 Assists)
, 
C. Donovan
(1 Assists)
, 
A. Engels
(1 Assists)
,
B. Nygren
(1 Assists)
Celtic - Dundee United Key Points
- Celtic have led at half time in eight of their last eleven league games.
- Dundee United have conceded a first half goal in 14 of their last 17 league games.
- In his last spell in charge, Celtic led at half time in four of the five league games under O'Neill.
- Celtic won all their home games during O'Neill's last spell as manager.
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Our Celtic vs Dundee United Prediction
Our prediction for the Celtic vs. Dundee United Scottish Premiership match is: HT/FT - Celtic/Celtic.
After the sacking of Wilfried Nancy and the re-appointment of Martin O'Neill as caretaker manager until the end of the season, I expect to see Celtic get back to the winning ways they showed when playing under O'Neill earlier this season. Dundee United are tough to beat, but they do have a tendency to concede goals in the first half of games, which makes the HT/FT option with Celtic leading at both a great value bet.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Celtic Dundee United
| Celtic vs Dundee United | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtic wins | 1.37 | 1.19 | -13.1% |
| Draw | 4.75 | 6.25 | +31.6% |
| Dundee United wins | 6.5 | 12 | +84.6% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Celtic is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 13.1% since opening
- The probability of this result was 73.0% and is now 84.0% (11.0%)
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All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
