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Celtic play Dundee United at home on 28 October 2026 · 19:45 at Celtic Park (Glasgow). For us, Celtic (76%) are favourites. Our tip, estimated probabilities, absences and a match analysis are below.
Celtic vs Dundee United: analysis of the match
What our tip is based on
- Table. Celtic are 1st in the table, on 28 points after 12 matches (9W 1D 2L), and Dundee United are 6th, on 16 points (4W 4D 3L).
- Attack and defence. On average Celtic score 2.5 goals a match in the competition and concede 0.6; for Dundee United the figures are 1.4 scored and 1.4 conceded.
- Form in the competition. Celtic: 9W 0D 1L, goals 25–6; Dundee United: 4W 3D 3L, goals 14–14.
- Head to head. From 43 meetings: 31 wins for Celtic, 4 wins for Dundee United and 8 draws, with the goals at 115–28.
What to expect
For us, Celtic are the more likely winners. We estimate a 3–1 score, roughly 4 goals in all, with 2–0 (9.1%) the most probable single result. Goals at both ends are likely in an open game.
Odds of 1.25 on the result do not offer much, so it is worth turning to the goals markets: Both teams to score (odds 1.62), which we rate at 58%. Our numbers give both teams scoring a 58% chance and more than 2.5 goals a 74% chance.
Prediction summary
- Meetings: 43; Celtic 31 wins, 8 draws, Dundee United 4 wins.
- An average of 3.3 goals per meeting between these teams.
- In the competition, goals scored–conceded: Celtic 25–6, Dundee United 14–14.
- Expected: roughly 4 goals; over 2.5 goals: 74%.
- Out: Celtic 0, Dundee United 0.
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes (probability 58%, best price 1.62). With roughly 4 goals expected, it fits the picture.
Absences
Absent for Celtic: no absences. Absent for Dundee United: no absences. Team news may change, so check it again before kick-off.
Celtic vs Dundee United: compare the odds
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best price | 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 from several bookmakers, combined and updated 28/10/26, 18:00. They are for guidance and can differ at any one operator. Margin, on average: 6.2%.
At a glance
- 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?
Our estimate uses odds from several bookmakers after removing the margin. It does not guarantee any result.
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Celtic vs Dundee United: team news and absences
Celtic
- No reported absences
Dundee United
- No reported absences
Changes are possible before kick-off.
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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Questions and answers
What do we tip 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?
We estimate: Celtic win 76%, draw 15%, Dundee United win 9%.
Where and when is the game being played?
Date: 28 October 2026, kick-off: 19:45, venue: Celtic Park, Glasgow.
Who will be missing?
Celtic: no absences. Dundee United: no absences. Changes are possible before kick-off.
Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?
We estimate over 2.5 goals at 74% (odds 1.28); for fewer than 2.5 the figure is 26% (odds 3.75).
Will both teams score?
By our estimate, both teams score with a probability of 58% (odds 1.62).
Which correct score is the likeliest?
We rate 2–0 as most likely (9.1%), then 2–1 (8.6%) and 3–0 (8.6%).
What are your predictions based on?
We start from the prices of several bookmakers, remove their margin and average them to get probabilities; a Poisson distribution then gives us the expected goals and the most probable scores. Form, head to head and absences appear on the page as extra context. We publish predictions purely as information, and none of them promises a winning outcome.
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