Dundee vs Celtic: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Dundee vs Celtic in the Premiership. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 12:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Dundee vs Celtic

• Date: Sunday, 19 October 2025

• Kick-off: 12:00 BST

• Venue: Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park

Match Prediction: Dundee 1-2 Celtic.

Dundee's recent form has been a bit of a rollercoaster, with a mix of losses and a couple of positive results at home. They'll need to be sharp and take advantage of playing at home again, especially after that thumping by Aberdeen.

Celtic have been solid, with a few draws but mostly wins. They'll fancy their chances, but Dundee could make it tough if they play like they did against Livingston.

Dundee have had a tough run lately, losing four out of their last five games. The home wins against Livingston and the draw with Motherwell show they can be competitive, but they'll need to step up their game against Celtic.

If they can replicate the energy and fight from those home matches, they might just give Celtic a run for their money.

Recent Premiership Results:

• Loss: 0-4 vs Aberdeen (A)

• Loss: 0-1 vs St. Mirren (A)

• Win: 3-2 vs Livingston (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Motherwell (H)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Dundee United (H)

Celtic have been in decent form, winning three of their last five games and drawing the other two. They've shown they can grind out results, even when not at their best, as seen in the draws against Hibs and Rangers.

This consistency could be key against Dundee, especially if they can maintain their defensive solidity and capitalise on their attacking opportunities.

Recent Premiership Results:

• Win: 3-2 vs Motherwell (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Hibernian (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Kilmarnock (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Rangers (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Livingston (H)

Celtic have had the upper hand in recent meetings with Dundee, winning four out of the last five encounters. The most recent match saw Celtic thrash Dundee 6-0, while Dundee managed a draw and a win in their home games.

This history suggests Celtic will be confident, but Dundee have shown they can compete at home.

• Celtic 6-0 Dundee (05 Feb 2025)

• Dundee 3-3 Celtic (14 Jan 2025)

• Celtic 2-0 Dundee (30 Oct 2024)

• Dundee 1-2 Celtic (28 Apr 2024)

• Celtic 7-1 Dundee (28 Feb 2024)

• Paul Digby (Calf) - Doubt

• Alistair Johnston (Hamstring) - Out

• Jota (Knee) - Out

• Predicted lineup: McCracken, Astley, Graham, Robertson, Samuels, Congreve, Robertson, Hamilton, Dhanda, Westley, Murray

Dundee's predicted lineup suggests they'll rely on their midfield to control the game, with Congreve and Dhanda key to breaking down Celtic's defence. The inclusion of Murray up front indicates they'll look to exploit any gaps in Celtic's backline.

• Predicted lineup: Schmeichel, Ralston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Saracchi, McGowan, McGregor, Tounekti, Maeda, Iheanacho, Hatate

Celtic's lineup shows a strong defensive core with Carter-Vickers and Scales, aiming to keep Dundee at bay. The presence of McGregor and McGowan in midfield suggests they'll look to dominate possession and create scoring chances through Maeda and others.

• Murray vs Carter-Vickers: This will be a crucial battle, with Dundee's forward looking to test Celtic's experienced defender.

• Congreve vs Saracchi: Dundee's Congreve will need to outmanoeuvre Celtic's Saracchi to create opportunities for his team.

• Dhanda (Dundee): Dhanda's creativity could be vital for Dundee, especially in unlocking Celtic's defence.

• McGregor (Celtic): McGregor's experience and control in midfield will be essential for Celtic to maintain their dominance and dictate the game's pace.

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