Dundee United vs Celtic Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Dec 2024
Why Terrors Make Sense on the Asian Handicap
We think Dundee United can perform well against Celtic and you can get them at +1.75 on the Asian Handicap at odds of -108. Our stake is split between +1.5 and 2.0, with some nice insurance for this bet.
Celtic Have Won 7 of Previous 10 H2H Encounters
Dundee United suffered a defeat in their last game. A 4-3 scoreline occurred away from home at Fir Park against Motherwell. The Terrors enjoyed 64% possession and managed nine shots on target, with Sam Dalby bagging two goals and Louis Moult scoring the other.
Celtic have claimed eight straight road wins. Their latest game was a 3-0 home triumph at Celtic Park against Hibernian. Brendan Rodgers' side boasted an impressive 75% of possession and had eleven shots on goal, while Arne Engels, Joe Newell (own goal) and Kyogo Furuhashi found the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Celtic have enjoyed three successive victories against United. In the last encounter, away team Celtic landed a 2-0 win at Tannadice Park. The 10 most recent H2H games have included seven Celtic victories along with three draws.
Scottish Premiership | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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2 | ![]() |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6:0 | 9 |
10 | ![]() |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 4:5 | 1 |
United have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts. Jim Goodwin's team have averaged 47.2% possession and 4.5 corners per match, conceding 1.2 goals and 5.5 corners from 4.0 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts.
Top goalscorer Sam Dalby has found the net 8 times, with Emmanuel Adegboyega and Luca Stephenson scoring 2 each. Ryan Strain, Vicko Sevelj and Will Ferry are the leading assists makers with 1.
Celtic – Last 10 League GamesCeltic have won 9 and drawn 1, averaging 7.3 shots on goal, 13.9 attempts and 3.0 goals. The Hoops average 73.8% possession, 9.5 corners awarded and 2.6 corners against, while 0.4 goals have been conceded from 6.3 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal.
Kyogo Furuhashi and Adam Idah have top scored with 5 goals, while Callum McGregor is next on 3. Nicolas-Gerrit Kuehn has been the top assist maker with 4 in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Dundee United confirmed lineup (4-4-1-1): Jack Walton (GK), Ryan Strain, Declan Gallagher, Kevin Holt, Will Ferry, Kai Fotheringham, Luca Stephenson, Vicko Sevelj, Glenn Middleton, Miller Thomson, Sam Dalby.
Celtic confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Kasper Schmeichel (GK), Anthony Ralston, Stephen Welsh, Liam Scales, Greg Taylor, Reo Hatate, Callum McGregor, Luke McCowan, Hyun-Jun Yang, Kyogo Furuhashi, Daizen Maeda.
Dundee United vs Celtic Prediction & Betting Tips
We’re sweet on Dundee United +1.75 when it comes to this Premiership game. The hosts should perform well and the odds of -108 are attractive for a team who can prove competitive.
It’s always a case of checking out the latest team news to make expert football recommendations. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.
Key Dundee United vs Celtic league stats:
United +1.75 Probability
According to the betting sites, our pick has a 51.9% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +650 and it involves Celtic winning 2-1. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.
Dundee United vs Celtic Odds
Celtic are massive -345 favourites to win this Scottish Premiership game with the bookies and are regarded as 78% likely to win the match judging by the latest betting odds. For those wanting to back Dundee United, you will find +700 about this outsider.
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- Scottish Premiership: 15/02 2025 Celtic 3 Dundee United 0
- Scottish Premiership: 08/01 2025 Celtic 2 Dundee United 0
- Scottish Premiership: 22/12 2024 Dundee United 0 Celtic 0
- Scottish Premiership: 29/01 2023 Dundee United 0 Celtic 2
- Scottish Premiership: 05/11 2022 Celtic 4 Dundee United 2
- Scottish Premiership: 28/08 2022 Dundee United 0 Celtic 9
- Scottish Premiership: 11/05 2022 Dundee United 1 Celtic 1
- Scottish Cup: 14/03 2022 Dundee United 0 Celtic 3
- Scottish Premiership: 29/01 2022 Celtic 1 Dundee United 0
- Scottish Premiership: 05/12 2021 Dundee United 0 Celtic 3


- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.40 corners awarded and 7.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 5.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.10 corners awarded and 2.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.40 corners awarded and 3.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 45.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 76.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 73.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Dundee United this season are Sam Dalby (14), Ross Graham (4), Emmanuel Adegboyega (3)
- Top Assistors for Dundee United this season are Will Ferry (4), Glenn Middleton (3), Ryan Strain (3)
Dundee United vs Celtic Lineups & Team News
It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our United vs Celtic team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.
We’ve got details of the Premiership squads so that you know every player on the roster.
Dundee United Confirmed Lineup 4-4-1-1
Celtic Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Dundee United Confirmed Lineup 4-4-1-1
Celtic Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Dundee United Substitutes
- 6Ross Graham
- 7K. Trapanovski
- 10David Babunski
- 12Richard Odada
- 16Emmanuel Adegboyega
- 20Jort van der Sande
- 23Ross Docherty
- 25Dave Richards
- 70Meshack Ubochioma
Celtic Substitutes
- 7Luis Palma
- 9Adam Idah
- 11Alex Valle
- 12Viljami Sinisalo
- 17Maik Nawrocki
- 27Arne Engels
- 28Paulo Bernardo
- 63Colby Donovan
- 99Jude Bonnar
Previous Dundee United Lineups
Previous Celtic Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Hearts | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10:6 | 10 |
2 | Celtic | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 9 |
3 | Hibernian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 |
4 | Kilmarnock | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6:6 | 4 |
5 | Motherwell | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6:6 | 4 |
6 | Livingston | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:8 | 4 |
7 | Rangers | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3:3 | 3 |
8 | Dundee FC | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:3 | 2 |
9 | St Mirren | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:2 | 2 |
10 | Dundee United | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4:5 | 1 |
11 | Falkirk | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:5 | 1 |
12 | Aberdeen | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0:4 | 0 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Celtic | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 6 |
2 | Hearts | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | 4 |
3 | Livingston | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 3 |
4 | Motherwell | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3:3 | 2 |
5 | Kilmarnock | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
6 | St Mirren | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1:1 | 2 |
7 | Hibernian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
8 | Falkirk | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
9 | Rangers | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
10 | Dundee United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 0 |
11 | Dundee FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
12 | Aberdeen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |

















