Bet with MINO CASINO →Played: final score 2–2. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
Celtic are at home to Dundee Utd on 28 October 2026 · 19:45 at Celtic Park (Glasgow). Our favourites are Celtic (76%). Further down: our tip, estimated probabilities, absences and our analysis of the match.
Celtic vs Dundee Utd: match preview and analysis
How we arrived at this tip
- Table. In the table, Celtic are 1st with 28 points after 12 matches (9W 1D 2L), whereas Dundee Utd are 6th with 16 points (4W 4D 3L).
- Attack and defence. Celtic have scored 2.5 and conceded 0.6 goals per game on average in this competition; Dundee Utd average 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. In their 43 meetings so far, Celtic have 31 wins, Dundee Utd have 4 wins and 8 draws have been recorded; the goals stand at 115–28.
What to expect
Celtic should have the edge here, in our view. Our projected score is 3–1, about 4 goals combined, and 2–0 (9.1%) is the single most probable outcome. We think this will be an open match with plenty of goals.
At 1.25, the odds on the result are low, so take a look at the goals markets: Both teams to score (odds 1.62), and our probability for it is 58%. We estimate both teams scoring at 58% and over 2.5 goals at 74%.
Prediction: key points
- Meetings: 43; Celtic 31 wins, 8 draws, Dundee Utd 4 wins.
- Meetings between these sides have averaged 3.3 goals.
- Goals scored and conceded in this competition: Celtic 25–6, Dundee Utd 14–14.
- We are expecting about 4 goals, and we give over 2.5 goals 74%.
- Absent: Celtic 0, Dundee Utd 0.
Alternative tip: Both sides to score: yes
Alternative pick: Both sides to score: yes (probability 58%, best available odds 1.62). Our projection of about 4 goals is in line with it.
Absences
Celtic are missing: no absences. Dundee Utd are without: no absences. Team news may still change, so check again before kick-off.
Celtic vs Dundee Utd: the odds compared
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best available odds | 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% |
Odds collected from several bookmakers and updated 28/10/26, 18:00. They are only a guide and a single operator may offer different prices. Average margin is 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?
We base this estimate on several bookmakers' odds with the margin taken out. It is no guarantee of the outcome.
Celtic vs Dundee Utd: more markets and betting tips
Fair odds = 1 / probability. If the top available odds are bigger than the fair odds, there is value in the price. Likely ≥ 60%, possible 50–60%, outsider less than 50%.
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Celtic vs Dundee Utd: who is missing
Celtic
- No reported absences
Dundee Utd
- No reported absences
This list may be updated before kick-off.
Celtic vs Dundee Utd: table positions 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 Utd | 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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Celtic vs Dundee Utd: questions and answers
What is the best tip for Celtic vs Dundee Utd?
Celtic -1.75 (Asian handicap) (1.77); Both teams to score (1.62).
Who will win Celtic vs Dundee Utd?
Our probabilities: Celtic to win 76%, a draw 15%, Dundee Utd to win 9%.
What time and where is kick-off?
28 October 2026, kick-off at 19:45, at Celtic Park, Glasgow.
Who will be missing?
Celtic: no absences. Dundee Utd: no absences. This list may be updated before kick-off.
Will there be three or more goals?
Our probability for over 2.5 goals is 74% (odds 1.28); under 2.5 goals is at 26% (odds 3.75).
Will both teams score?
We think both teams will score with a 58% probability (odds 1.62).
What is the likeliest correct score?
Our likeliest score is 2–0 (9.1%); after that come 2–1 (8.6%) and 3–0 (8.6%).
How do you work out your predictions?
Our method begins with odds from several bookmakers: we take away the bookmaker margin and average what remains to get probabilities. A Poisson distribution then turns those into expected goals and the most probable scorelines. For context, the page also shows team form, the head to head and missing players. Treat our predictions as information, not a promise of a win.
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