Dundee Utd vs Celtic Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Dundee Utd vs Celtic Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Dundee Utd host Celtic on Wednesday Evening in a big clash for the away sides as they look to continue pushing league leaders Hearts. Celtic are the bookies favourites going into the match, with this match likely to be tough for the home side.

Our advanced algorithm is predicting Celtic To Win in this fixture, with odds @ 1.40, which is excellent value.

We also back an alternative tip on this fixture, offering an angle of Over 2.5 Goals, offering strong value odds @ 1.57, recent weeks as well as the attacking output of both sides makes this a great pick.

Match Details

Competition: Scottish Premiership

Date: 17 December 2025

Kick-off (GMT): 20:00

Venue: Tannadice Park, Dundee

Key Betting Tip: Celtic To Win @ 1.40 offers strong value based on Football Park’s model.

Dundee Utd vs Celtic Predicted Lineups

Dundee Utd Predicted XI (3-4-3) Dave Richards, Iurie Iovu, Bert Esselink, Ross Graham, Ryan Strain, Luca Stephenson, Craig Sibbald, Will Ferry, Zachary Sapsford, Max Watters, Amar Fatah

Celtic Predicted XI (3-4-3) Kasper Schmeichel, Auston Trusty, Liam Scales, Kieran Tierney, Yang Hyun-Jun, Callum McGregor, Reo Hatate, Sebastian Tounekti, Arne Engels, Daizen Maeda, Benjamin Nygren

Dundee Utd vs Celtic Head-to-Head Timeline

26 Apr 2025 // Dundee Utd 0-5 Celtic

22 Dec 2024 // Dundee Utd 0-0 Celtic

29 Jan 2023 // Dundee Utd 0-2 Celtic

28 Aug 2022 // Dundee Utd 0-9 Celtic

11 May 2022 // Dundee Utd 1-1 Celtic

Dundee Utd last five matches

Dundee Utd 0-0 Motherwell – Scottish Premiership

St Mirren 2-0 Dundee Utd – Scottish Premiership

Dundee Utd 2-2 Rangers – Scottish Premiership

Kilmarnock 1-1 Dundee Utd – Scottish Premiership

Dundee Utd 0-3 Falkirk – Scottish Premiership

Celtic last five matches

Celtic 0-3 Roma – UEFA Europa League

Celtic 1-2 Hearts – Scottish Premiership

Celtic 1-0 Dundee – Scottish Premiership

Hibernian 1-2 Celtic - Scottish Premiership

Feyenoord 1-3 Celtic – Scottish Premiership

The away side have been in strong form as of late. Dundee Utd have been poor; they haven’t won a single one of their last five games. I can see Celtic To Win.

Dundee Utd vs Celtic Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 53.30% confidence in Celtic To Win @ 1.40 odds and 60.00% confidence in Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.57 odds. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Dundee Utd vs Celtic Betting Tips

Football Park's Best Bet: Celtic To Win @ 1.40 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted Celtic To Win in this fixture. The away side have had a strong last five, it will be tough for the home side to come away with a win, with Celtic in much better form.

Key Players to Watch: Dundee Utd vs Celtic

Amar Fatah (Dundee Utd) Fatah is at his best when running at defenders 1v1. He is not afraid to take risks, even against stronger opponents. This will be key against strong opposition like Celtic.

Daizen Maeda (Celtic) Pacy winger/forward who will be key in Celtic's attacks going forward. If chances are created, it’s almost certain that he will be involved.

Dundee Utd vs Celtic Match Facts

Referee: TBA

Stadium Information: Tannadice Park is a modern multi-purpose stadium with a capacity of 14,223