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

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• Fixture: Dundee Utd vs Celtic
• Date: Wednesday, 17 December 2025
• Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
• Venue: Tannadice Park

Dundee Utd will be looking to break their recent run of inconsistent results when they face Celtic. With a predicted 3-4-3 formation, they might try to exploit the wings with Sapsford, Fatah, and Watters leading the attack. However, their recent form suggests they might struggle to convert chances into goals, especially against a strong Celtic side.

Celtic, on the other hand, come into this match with a solid run of form, having won four out of their last five games in the league. Their predicted 3-4-2-1 formation should allow them to control the midfield with McGregor and Engels, while Maeda's pace up front could cause problems for Dundee Utd's defence. Celtic's recent performances indicate they are likely to dominate possession and create numerous scoring opportunities.

Dundee Utd's recent form has been far from ideal, with no wins in their last five matches. Their most recent result was a goalless draw against Motherwell at home, which might give them a slight boost in confidence. However, with two losses and three draws in their last five games, they'll need to step up their game to compete against a strong Celtic side.

Recent Premiership Results:

• Draw: 0-0 vs Motherwell (H)

• Loss: 0-2 vs St. Mirren (A)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Rangers (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Kilmarnock (A)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Falkirk (H)

Celtic have been in impressive form, winning four out of their last five matches. Their only loss came against Hearts at home, but they preceded that with a solid 1-0 win against Dundee. With this momentum, Celtic will be confident heading into their match against Dundee Utd, looking to continue their winning streak.

Recent Premiership Results:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Hearts (H)

• Win: 1-0 vs Dundee (H)

• Win: 2-1 vs Hibernian (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs St. Mirren (A)

• Win: 4-0 vs Kilmarnock (H)

The head-to-head record between Dundee Utd and Celtic indicates an overwhelming advantage for Celtic, with four wins and one draw in their last five encounters. The most recent match saw Celtic thrashing Dundee Utd 5-0 away from home. Dundee Utd's only point in this period came from a goalless draw, indicating the challenge they face when playing against Celtic.

Recent Premiership Results

• Dundee Utd 0-5 Celtic (26 Apr 2025)

• Celtic 3-0 Dundee Utd (15 Feb 2025)

• Celtic 2-0 Dundee Utd (08 Jan 2025)

• Dundee Utd 0-0 Celtic (22 Dec 2024)

• Dundee Utd 0-2 Celtic (29 Jan 2023)

• Dario Naamo (Unknown) – Doubt

• Panutche Camara (Hamstring) – Doubt

• Yevhen Kucherenko (Calf) – Doubt

• Isaac Papoe (Knee) – Doubt

• Callum Osmand (Hamstring) – Out

• Alistair Johnson (Hamstring) – Out

• Jota (Knee) - Out

• Cameron Carter-Vickers (Achilles) – Doubt

• Kelechi Iheanacho (Hamstring) – Doubt

• Marcelo Saracchi (Unknown) – Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Richards (GK), Graham (DF), Iovu (DF), Esselink (DF), Strain (MF), Sibbald (MF), Stephenson (MF), Ferry (MF), Sapsford (AT), Watters (AT), Fatah (AT)

Dundee Utd are expected to line up in a 3-4-3 formation, with Richards between the posts and Iovu, Esselink, and Graham at the back. This setup should allow them to push forward with Sapsford, Watters, and Fatah leading the attack, while relying on Strain and Sibbald to control the midfield.

• Predicted lineup: Schmeichel (GK), Tierney (DF), Trusty (DF), Scales (DF), Yang (MF), McGregor (MF), Engels (MF), Tounekti (MF), Nygren (MF), Hatate (MF), Maeda (AT)

Celtic's predicted 3-4-2-1 formation will see Schmeichel between the sticks, with Trusty, Scales, and Tierney forming a solid defensive line. This setup should enable them to dominate the midfield with McGregor and Engels, while Hatate and Nygren support Maeda up front, providing a potent attacking threat.

• Max Watters vs Kieran Tierney: Watters will need to use his physicality to challenge Tierney's defensive prowess.

• Will Ferry vs Benjamin Nygren: Ferry's creativity in midfield will be crucial against Nygren's dynamic play.

• Zachary Sapsford (Dundee Utd): Sapsford's pace and finishing could be key for Dundee Utd's attacking threat.

• Daizen Maeda (Celtic): Maeda's speed and goal-scoring ability make him a vital player for Celtic.

Dundee Utd vs Celtic at 20:00 GMT on Wednesday, 17 December 2025 is being broadcast live for viewers in the UK on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HDR

Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be Dundee Utd 0-2 Celtic in this match

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