Played: final score 2–2. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
Celtic entertain Dundee Utd on 28 October 2026 · 19:45 at Celtic Park (Glasgow). Celtic (76%) are our favourites. Read on for our tip, the estimated probabilities, missing players and match analysis.
Celtic vs Dundee Utd: odds from several bookmakers
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top odds 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% |
Our odds combine the prices of several bookmakers and were refreshed 28/10/26, 18:00. Use them for guidance only, since one operator may quote differently. The margin averages 6.2%.
Match at a glance
- Likely result: Celtic 2–0 Dundee Utd, roughly 4 goals in total.
- Table: Celtic 1st (28 points), Dundee Utd 6th (16 points).
- Form in the competition: Celtic 9W 0D 1L (25:6), Dundee Utd 4W 3D 3L (14:14).
- H2H: 43 matches: Celtic 31W 8D 4L, goals 115–28.
- Absences: Celtic 0, Dundee Utd 0.
Who will win Celtic vs Dundee Utd?
To reach this estimate we remove the margin from several bookmakers' odds. Nothing about the outcome is guaranteed.
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Fair odds = 1 / probability. Whenever the best odds on offer top the fair odds, that price is value. Likely: ≥ 60%; possible: 50–60%; outsider: anything under 50%.
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Celtic vs Dundee Utd: injuries, suspensions, absences
Celtic
- No reported absences
Dundee Utd
- No reported absences
Absences can still change up to kick-off.
Celtic vs Dundee Utd: form and table
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 9-1-2 | 27:10 | 28 | |
| 2 | 11 | 7-3-1 | 19:9 | 24 | |
| 3 | 11 | 6-2-3 | 24:17 | 20 | |
| 4 | 12 | 5-3-4 | 15:12 | 18 | |
| 5 | 11 | 5-2-4 | 17:13 | 17 | |
| 6 | 11 | 4-4-3 | 16:16 | 16 | |
| 7 | 12 | 3-5-4 | 15:19 | 14 | |
| 8 | 12 | 4-2-6 | 12:20 | 14 | |
| 9 | 12 | 3-3-6 | 14:20 | 12 | |
| 10 | 11 | 3-2-6 | 12:14 | 11 | |
| 11 | 12 | 2-3-7 | 13:28 | 9 | |
| 12 | 11 | 2-2-7 | 11:17 | 8 |
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Celtic vs Dundee Utd: our match analysis
Why this is our tip
- Table. Celtic: 1st, 28 points from 12 matches (9W 1D 2L). Dundee Utd: 6th, 16 points (4W 4D 3L).
- Attack and defence. Goals per game in this competition: Celtic 2.5 scored and 0.6 conceded, Dundee Utd 1.4 scored and 1.4 conceded.
- Form in the competition. Celtic: 9W 0D 1L, goals 25–6; Dundee Utd: 4W 3D 3L, goals 14–14.
- Head to head. Head to head over 43 meetings: Celtic 31 wins, Dundee Utd 4 wins, plus 8 draws; goals 115–28.
What to expect
We make Celtic the favourites. The projected scoreline is 3–1, close to 4 goals in the game, and the outcome we rate highest is 2–0 (9.1%). We expect goals and an open game.
The result only pays 1.25, so the goals markets are an option too: Both teams to score (odds 1.62), with a probability of 58% by our reckoning. By our numbers, both teams scoring is 58% and over 2.5 goals is 74%.
Main points of the prediction
- Meetings: 43; Celtic 31 wins, 8 draws, Dundee Utd 4 wins.
- Average goals in their meetings: 3.3 per match.
- This competition, scored–conceded: Celtic 25–6, Dundee Utd 14–14.
- Projected: close to 4 goals; probability of over 2.5 goals 74%.
- Not available: Celtic 0, Dundee Utd 0.
Alternative tip: Both teams score: yes
Other option: Both teams score: yes (probability 58%, odds up to 1.62). We project close to 4 goals, which points the same way.
Absences
Not available for Celtic: no absences. Not available for Dundee Utd: no absences. Line-ups can still change, so look at the team news again before kick-off.
Celtic vs Dundee Utd: the numbers side by side
Only this season's games feed into these numbers, so treat them with care: the sample is small.
Form in the competition
Celtic vs Dundee Utd: head to head
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Celtic vs Dundee Utd: common questions
Which bet do we recommend for Celtic vs Dundee Utd?
On the result, our pick is Celtic to win (1.25); on goals, Both teams to score (1.62). Prefer less risk? Go for Celtic or draw (1X).
Who will win Celtic vs Dundee Utd?
As we see it: Celtic to win 76%, the draw 15%, Dundee Utd to win 9%.
What is the kick-off time and venue?
28 October 2026, 19:45, at Celtic Park, Glasgow.
Who will be missing?
Celtic: no absences. Dundee Utd: no absences. Absences can still change up to kick-off.
Will the game go over 2.5 goals?
We give over 2.5 goals a 74% chance (odds 1.28), against 26% for under 2.5 (odds 3.75).
Will both teams score?
By our numbers, both sides scoring is 58% (odds 1.62).
What correct score is most probable?
In order: 2–0 (9.1%), 2–1 (8.6%), 3–0 (8.6%).
Where do your predictions come from?
It all starts with bookmaker odds: we take prices from several firms, remove the margin, average them and convert the result into probabilities. A Poisson model then supplies the expected goals and the most probable scorelines. Form, previous meetings and absences are shown alongside as background. We share our predictions to inform you, and they cannot promise that a bet will win.
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