Celtic vs Dundee
Nygren's strike seals narrow Celtic win
A solitary goal after the break handed Celtic all three points against Dundee.
Celtic edged out Dundee 1-0 thanks to B. Nygren's second-half goal at 52 minutes. Despite Fipster's high-confidence prediction of a draw, the home side managed to hold on for a slender victory, defying expectations and leaving Dundee empty-handed.
Analysis
As the new season kicks off, Celtic and Dundee face off in what promises to be a competitive encounter. Both teams start with zero points, eager to make their mark early on.
This match marks the first round of the regular season in league 179. Celtic are positioned 10th and Dundee 8th in the league standings, both yet to register any points or results.
Historically, Celtic have dominated this fixture, winning 16 of the 20 meetings against Dundee. However, the average of 3.4 goals per match suggests open and entertaining games. Despite Celtic's strong head-to-head record, the prediction leans towards a balanced outcome given the fresh start for both sides and the competitive nature of the league.
Prediction
The most probable outcome is a draw, with a 1-1 scoreline being the modal prediction. The match is expected to be competitive with four cards likely to be shown, reflecting a spirited contest between the teams.
Outcome probability
Key Takeaways
In summary, while Celtic hold the historical edge, Dundee are expected to put up a strong fight. Fans should anticipate a closely contested match ending in a share of the points.
- Celtic have won 16 of 20 meetings against Dundee.
- Dundee have won only 1 of the 20 head-to-head matches.
- Average goals per head-to-head match is 3.4, indicating open play.
- Celtic are ranked 10th in the league with 0 points from 0 games.
- Dundee are ranked 8th in the league with 0 points from 0 games.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Celtic
Away — Dundee
No standout best passers flagged for Dundee
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Nygren
Assist: Tierney
Reilly
Murray
Durán
Yang Hyun-Jun
Bevan
Wright
Tierney
Nygren
Engels
Yellow Card
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Celtic | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 18 |
| 2 |  Heart Of Midlothian | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | +6 | 13 |
| 3 |  Rangers | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 13 |
| 4 |  Dundee | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | +2 | 10 |
| 5 |  ST Mirren | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 10 |
Match Statistics
Celtic
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1V. SinisaloG
- 2A. JohnstonD
- 6A. TrustyD
- 8B. NygrenM
- 9K. HøghF
- 11C. DuránM
- 13Yang Hyun-JunM
- 20C. Carter-VickersD
- 27A. EngelsM
- 42C. McGregorM
- 63K. TierneyD
Substitutes
- 14L. McCowanM
- 17S. TounektiF
- 19C. OsmandF
- 21A. Oxlade-ChamberlainM
- 31R. DoohanG
- 41R. HatateM
- 47D. MurrayD
- 49J. ForrestM
- 51Colby DonovanD
Dundee
4-4-2Starting XI
- 1O. GoodmanG
- 3I. OdutayoD
- 4R. AstleyD
- 7D. WrightD
- 8R. FinniganM
- 15S. MurrayF
- 18C. ReillyM
- 19J. WestleyF
- 27J. BevanM
- 48E. HamiltonM
Substitutes
- 2B. HallidayD
- 10F. RobertsonM
- 11A. HayF
- 13K. O'HaraG
- 14A. ForrestF
- 52C. OosenbrughD
- 58E. CrombieM
- 60R. BlandF
Celtic
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Nygren | M | 83 | 8.3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2/2 |
| Cameron Carter-Vickers | D | 90 | 8.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Kieran Tierney | D | 83 | 7.9 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — |
| Viljami Sinisalo | G | 90 | 7.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Auston Trusty | D | 90 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Callum McGregor(C) | M | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Yang Hyun-Jun | M | 78 | 7.2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2/3 |
| Alistair Johnston | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Camilo Durán | M | 78 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/5 |
| Arne Engels | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| Kasper Høgh | F | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ross Doohan | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luke McCowan | M | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Reo Hatate | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dane Murray | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Callum Osmand | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Colby Donovan | D | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| James Forrest | M | 12 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Sebastian Tounekti | F | 12 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
Dundee
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Astley | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Ryan Finnigan | M | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| Owen Goodman | G | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joe Bevan | M | 80 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/4 |
| Simon Murray(C) | F | 60 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Idris Odutayo | D | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Charlie Reilly | M | 60 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Joe Westley | F | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ethan Hamilton | M | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Drey Wright | D | 80 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Kieran O'Hara | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ethan Crombie | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ryan Bland | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Charley Oosenbrugh | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alan Forrest | F | 10 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Finlay Robertson | M | 30 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2/2 |
| Ashley Hay | F | 30 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Brad Halliday | D | 10 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Celtic vs Dundee?
- Fipster's AI model predicted a draw between Celtic and Dundee.
- What score did Fipster predict for Celtic vs Dundee?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Celtic 1–1 Dundee.
- What were the win probabilities for Celtic vs Dundee?
- Fipster's model gave Celtic a 8% chance of winning, Dundee a 7% chance, and a 85% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 85% confidence — a high-confidence call.