Celtic 1-0 Dundee: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Celtic 1-0 Dundee in the Premiership on Wednesday, 03 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Celtic won 1-0 against Dundee. The hosts took an early lead when Daizen Maeda scored in the 11th minute, and they maintained control throughout the first half despite Dundee’s efforts to respond. Dundee made a substitution in the 40th minute with Ryan Astley replacing Clark Robertson, while Celtic swapped Marcelo Saracchi for Kieran Tierney just before the break at 44 minutes, helping them hold onto their advantage going into half-time.

In the second half, both teams made changes around the 58th minute, with Celtic bringing on Sebastian Tounekti for Hyun-jun Yang, and Dundee introducing Callum Jones, Ashley Hay and Billy Koumetio for Yan Dhanda, Simon Murray and Cameron Congreve respectively. Celtic continued to dominate but picked up yellow cards for Luke McCowan at 80 minutes and Callum McGregor at 83 minutes, before making a triple substitution at 81 minutes with Anthony Ralston, Paulo Bernardo and Benjamin Nygren replacing Colby Donovan, Reo Hatate and Luke McCowan. Dundee’s final change came at 74 minutes with Tony Yogane on for Joe Westley, but Celtic saw out the win, building on their strong recent form of five straight victories, while Dundee’s defeat extended their patchy run with three losses in their last five outings.

Celtic’s 71% possession underlined their dominance on the ball, allowing them to dictate the tempo and rack up six corners compared to Dundee’s zero, which highlighted the hosts’ territorial advantage. Dundee edged successful dribbles with 53 to Celtic’s 47, suggesting they posed some threat on the counter, but Celtic’s three yellow cards reflected a scrappier side to their performance without any reds for either team. Both sides used all five substitutions, with Celtic making key changes late on to freshen up their midfield and defence, while no injury-time goals, penalties or assists were recorded, pointing to a game decided by an early strike rather than late drama.

The decisive moment came early when Daizen Maeda scored for Celtic in the 11th minute, giving them a lead they never relinquished. Substitutions played a role in shifting momentum, with Dundee replacing the injured Clark Robertson with Ryan Astley at 40 minutes, and Celtic bringing on Kieran Tierney for Marcelo Saracchi at 44 minutes to steady their backline. Late in the game, yellow cards disrupted Celtic’s rhythm, including one for Luke McCowan at 80 minutes, Callum McGregor at 83 minutes and substitute Benjamin Nygren at 90+1 minutes, while both teams’ multiple changes around the hour mark and beyond aimed to inject energy but couldn’t alter the scoreline.

Celtic lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, with Daizen Maeda leading the attack and proving effective in finding the net early on. Partnerships in midfield, including Reo Hatate before his substitution for Paulo Bernardo, helped maintain control, while defensive changes like Kieran Tierney coming on for Marcelo Saracchi and Anthony Ralston replacing Colby Donovan ensured solidity at the back. Callum McGregor anchored the side but picked up a late yellow card.

Dundee set up in a 4-5-1 shape, focusing on a compact midfield to contain Celtic’s threats, with Simon Murray as the lone forward before Ashley Hay replaced him. Defensive adjustments were needed early, with Ryan Astley coming on for Clark Robertson, and later changes like Billy Koumetio for Cameron Congreve aimed to bolster the backline. The midfield saw Callum Jones substitute for Yan Dhanda, but they struggled to create clear openings.

Daizen Maeda is Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match after his crucial goal in the 11th minute proved the difference in a tight contest. His early strike set the tone and helped Celtic secure the win. Maeda’s performance stood out for its decisiveness in an otherwise controlled display by the hosts.

Recent Premiership matches:

• 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)
• Win: 4-0 vs Falkirk (H)

Recent Premiership matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Celtic (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs St. Mirren (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Hibernian (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Rangers (H)
• Loss: 0-4 vs Hearts (A)

Celtic have just beaten Dundee 1-0, maintaining their strong run of five consecutive wins that keeps them second in the league on 32 points. They now face leaders Hearts, who are also on 32 points, on 7 December 2025 at 15:00 in what could be a pivotal clash for the top spot. With both sides neck-and-neck, this match offers Celtic a chance to leapfrog into first place and build on their momentum.

Dundee have just lost 1-0 to Celtic, adding to a mixed recent form that includes three defeats in their last five games and leaves them 10th on 12 points. Their next fixture is against Aberdeen, currently seventh on 18 points, on 6 December 2025 at 15:00, where they’ll aim to bounce back and close the gap on mid-table safety. A positive result could steady their position and provide a much-needed boost after this narrow defeat.

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