Football · Scotland League Cup · 15/08, 18:45

Prediction: Dundee Utd vs Celtic

Team pages: Dundee Utd · Celtic

Prediction summary
Expected goals
2.77Total
Dundee Utd0.95
Celtic1.82
1X2
19% 24% 57%
Dundee Utd Draw Celtic
Markets
Over 2.5 goals 52% Both teams to score 53%
Most likely score
1-1
Recent form · 10 last
Dundee Utd 3-3-4 (W-D-L)
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Celtic 6-3-1 (W-D-L)
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Head-to-head
Dundee Utd 2–4 Celtic (6 last)
  • Dundee Utd2-0Celtic
  • Celtic4-0Dundee Utd
  • Dundee Utd2-1Celtic
  • Dundee Utd0-5Celtic
  • Celtic3-0Dundee Utd
  • Celtic2-0Dundee Utd
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Dundee Utd 1494 · Celtic 1561
Dundee UtdDrawCeltic
Our model18%25%57%
Market19%23%58%
Estimated total (ours) 2.77 goals · Bet365 line 2.75

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 54%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Celtic (rating 1494 vs 1561).
  • H2H favours Celtic: 4-0-2.
  • High corners: 12.4 combined avg.
  • Cards-heavy: 6.2 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

Dundee UtdCeltic
Goals for / against (FT)1.2 / 1.22.3 / 1.4
Goals for / against (HT)0.4 / 0.61.1 / 0.5
Half-time result (W/D/L)40/20/40%30/60/10%
Corners (HT / FT)3.1 / 7.22.5 / 5.2
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)3.4 / 0.12.8 / 0

Head-to-head (H2H) · Dundee Utd 204 Celtic

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DateHomeScoreAway
22/03/26
Scotland Premiership
Dundee Utd2-0
HT 0-0
Celtic
10/01/26
Scotland Premiership
Celtic4-0
HT 2-0
Dundee Utd
17/12/25
Scotland Premiership
Dundee Utd2-1
HT 0-1
Celtic
26/04/25
Scotland Premiership
Dundee Utd0-5
HT 0-3
Celtic
15/02/25
Scotland Premiership
Celtic3-0
HT 2-0
Dundee Utd
08/01/25
Scotland Premiership
Celtic2-0
HT 1-0
Dundee Utd

Standings · Scotland League Cup · League Cup 26/27, Group B

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#Team PWL GFGAPts
1 Dundee Utd 431 819
2 Montrose 431 529
3 Arbroath 422 366
4 Stirling 413 353
5 Spartans 413 493

Common opponents 2 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentDundee UtdCeltic
Hearts 0-4 L 3-1 W
Rangers 1-1 D 3-1 W
Record vs common 0 W 1 D 1 L 2 W 0 D 0 L

Better against common opponents: Celtic (2 of 2 head-to-heads won)

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

Dundee Utd

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
09/08 Hearts
Scotland Premiership
0-2 0-4 23 L
31/07 Rangers
Scotland Premiership
1-0 1-1 54 D
25/07 Salford City
UK Friendlies
0-2 2-3 73 L
21/07 Spartans
Scotland League Cup
1-0 4-0 173 W
18/07 Arbroath
Scotland League Cup
1-0 3-0 64 W
14/07 Montrose
Scotland League Cup
0-1 0-1 123 L
11/07 Stirling
Scotland League Cup
0-0 1-0 121 W
17/05 St Mirren
Scotland Premiership
1-0 1-1 22 D
12/05 Livingston
Scotland Premiership
0-0 0-0 76 D
09/05 Aberdeen
Scotland Premiership
0-1 0-2 26 L

Celtic

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
09/08 Kilmarnock
Scotland Premiership
3-0 5-1 71 W
03/08 Dundee
Scotland Premiership
0-0 1-0 92 W
25/07 AC Milan
Elite Club Friendlies
2-0 2-2 31 D
18/07 Middlesbrough
UK Friendlies
1-1 1-1 60 D
14/07 Sporting
Europe Friendlies
0-1 1-4 32 L
07/07 Shelbourne
Europe Friendlies
0-0 1-1 80 D
23/05 Dunfermline
Scotland FA Cup
2-0 3-1 32 W
16/05 Hearts
Scotland Premiership
1-1 3-1 99 W
13/05 Motherwell
Scotland Premiership
1-1 3-2 33 W
10/05 Rangers
Scotland Premiership
1-1 3-1 18 W

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Dundee Utd vs Celtic?

According to our model, the most likely result is an Celtic win (57%). Probabilities: Dundee Utd 19%, draw 24%, Celtic 57%.

How many goals are expected in Dundee Utd vs Celtic?

The model expects 2.77 goals (Dundee Utd 0.95 · Celtic 1.82), with a 53% chance of under 2.75 goals.

Will both teams score in Dundee Utd vs Celtic?

The model gives a 53% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.