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Celtic welcome Dundee United on 28 October 2026 · 19:45 at Celtic Park (Glasgow). Celtic (76%) are our favourites for this one. Read on for our tip, the estimated probabilities, team news and a full analysis.
Celtic vs Dundee United: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Celtic lie 1st, having collected 28 points after 12 matches (9W 1D 2L); Dundee United lie 6th, having collected 16 points (4W 4D 3L).
- Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Celtic average 2.5 goals for and 0.6 against, compared with 1.4 for and 1.4 against for Dundee United.
- Form in the competition. Celtic: 9W 0D 1L, goals 25–6; Dundee United: 4W 3D 3L, goals 14–14.
- Head to head. In 43 previous meetings, Celtic have taken 31 wins to Dundee United's 4 wins, plus 8 draws; the goal tally stands at 115–28.
What to expect
In our view Celtic hold the advantage. We project a 3–1 scoreline, around 4 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 2–0 (9.1%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.
With the result at a short price (1.25), the goals markets are also worth considering: Both teams to score (odds 1.62), which we give a 58% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 58%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 74%.
The prediction at a glance
- Meetings: 43; Celtic 31 wins, 8 draws, Dundee United 4 wins.
- Head to head meetings have produced 3.3 goals a game on average.
- Scored and conceded in this competition: Celtic 25–6, Dundee United 14–14.
- Our projection is around 4 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 74%.
- Unavailable: Celtic 0, Dundee United 0.
Alternative tip: Over 3.5 goals
Another angle: Over 3.5 goals (probability 56%, top price 1.70). A projection of around 4 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Celtic: no absences. Dundee United will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Celtic vs Dundee United: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 1.25 | 6.48 | 11.77 |
| Market average | 1.23 | 6.33 | 10.76 |
| Lowest odds | 1.22 | 6.25 | 10.00 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.10 | 1.07 | 87.6% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.28 | 1.27 | 73.9% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 3.75 | 3.60 | 26.1% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 1.70 | 1.69 | 56.1% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.62 | 1.61 | 57.7% |
| BTTS – no | 2.20 | 2.19 | 42.3% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 28/10/26, 18:00. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 6.2%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Celtic 2–0 Dundee United, roughly 4 goals in total.
- Table: Celtic 1st (28 points), Dundee United 6th (16 points).
- Form in the competition: Celtic 9W 0D 1L (25:6), Dundee United 4W 3D 3L (14:14).
- H2H: 43 matches: Celtic 31W 8D 4L, goals 115–28.
- Absences: Celtic 0, Dundee United 0.
Who will win Celtic vs Dundee United?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Celtic vs Dundee United: injuries and missing players
Celtic
- No reported absences
Dundee United
- No reported absences
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 12 | 9-1-2 | 27:10 | 28 |
| 2 |  Rangers | 11 | 7-3-1 | 19:9 | 24 |
| 3 |  Heart Of Midlothian | 11 | 6-2-3 | 24:17 | 20 |
| 4 |  Falkirk | 12 | 5-3-4 | 15:12 | 18 |
| 5 |  Dundee | 11 | 5-2-4 | 17:13 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United | 11 | 4-4-3 | 16:16 | 16 |
| 7 |  ST Johnstone | 12 | 3-5-4 | 15:19 | 14 |
| 8 |  ST Mirren | 12 | 4-2-6 | 12:20 | 14 |
| 9 |  Motherwell | 12 | 3-3-6 | 14:20 | 12 |
| 10 |  Aberdeen | 11 | 3-2-6 | 12:14 | 11 |
| 11 |  Kilmarnock | 12 | 2-3-7 | 13:28 | 9 |
| 12 |  Hibernian | 11 | 2-2-7 | 11:17 | 8 |
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All figures are drawn from the games played so far this season, which is still a limited sample.
Form in the competition
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Celtic vs Dundee United?
Celtic -1.75 (Asian handicap) (1.77); Both teams to score (1.62).
Who will win Celtic vs Dundee United?
Our estimate gives Celtic a 76% chance of winning, the draw 15% and Dundee United 9%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 28 October 2026 at 19:45, venue Celtic Park, Glasgow.
Who will be missing?
Celtic: no absences. Dundee United: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 74% (odds 1.28) and under 2.5 goals at 26% (odds 3.75).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 58% (odds 1.62).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 2–0 (9.1%), then 2–1 (8.6%) and 3–0 (8.6%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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