Celtic vs Dundee Utd
Dundee Utd fight back for a draw at Celtic
A spirited comeback from Dundee Utd stifles Celtic's high hopes.
Celtic looked set for a comfortable win after C. Durán's early strike and L. Scales' second-half goal, but Dundee Utd turned the tide with two quickfire goals from Z. Sapsford and N. Farrugia in the first half. The 2-2 draw defied Fipster's high-confidence prediction of a 4-1 home win, proving that Dundee Utd had other ideas on the day.
Outcome probability
Celtic face Dundee Utd in the 11th round of the regular season, with the home side looking to extend their impressive form and goal-scoring streak.
Match factors
Celtic's midfield dominance with high passing accuracy
Celtic midfielders like C. McGregor and M. Baur exceed league passing averages, enabling control and chance creation
Dundee Utd's J. Randall excels in assists
Randall leads Dundee Utd with 3 assists this season, providing key creativity in attack
Celtic's recent scoring streak at home
Celtic has scored in 4 of last 5 home games, showing strong offensive form
No confirmed injuries for either team
Both teams have full squads available, ensuring strongest lineups possible
The context
Celtic currently top the league with 24 points from 9 games, boasting a superior goal difference of 18 compared to Dundee Utd. Historically, Celtic have dominated this fixture, winning 14 of their 20 meetings, while Dundee Utd have managed just 2 victories.
Key insights
J. Randall
Dundee Utd
Randall leads Dundee Utd with 3 assists this season, providing key creativity in attack despite the team's struggles.
Premiership 26/273 assists in 9 games
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M. Baur
Celtic
Baur's high tackling rate and recent goal-scoring add both defensive solidity and attacking threat to Celtic's midfield.
Premiership 26/273.14 tackles per game, recent goal scorer
Analysis
The prediction leans heavily towards a Celtic win, supported by their strong league position and head-to-head record. The expected halftime score of 2-0 suggests Celtic will assert control early, with the fulltime scoreline of 4-1 reflecting their offensive prowess. Key players like J. Randall provide creativity for Dundee Utd, but Celtic's midfield dominance and passing accuracy, particularly from players like M. Baur, should secure their advantage. Both teams have full squads available, so it will be a contest of form and quality.
Key facts
- 1.Celtic lead the league with 24 points from 9 games (W8 D0 L1).
- 2.Celtic have a goal difference of +18, significantly better than Dundee Utd.
- 3.In 20 head-to-head matches, Celtic have won 14, Dundee Utd 2, with 4 draws.
- 4.Celtic have scored in 4 of their last 5 home games, showing strong offensive form.
- 5.J. Randall leads Dundee Utd with 3 assists this season, providing key creativity.
- 6.Celtic midfielders like M. Baur excel in passing accuracy and defensive contributions.
- 7.No confirmed injuries for either team, ensuring strongest lineups possible.
- 8.The predicted match will likely see 4 cards, indicating a competitive game.
Prediction
We anticipate Celtic to take an early lead and maintain momentum, finishing comfortably ahead with a 4-1 victory. The match is likely to feature four cards, reflecting a competitive but controlled encounter.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Celtic
No standout playmakers flagged for Celtic
Away — Dundee Utd
The verdict
Celtic's superior form, tactical control, and historical edge make them the clear favourites to secure all three points against Dundee Utd. Expect a confident home performance with plenty of goals and a solid defensive display.
Prediction generated 25 Oct 2026, 13:53 UTC · Fipster Model v1.165
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
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
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
Durán
Assist: Høgh
Sapsford
Assist: Cameron
Farrugia
Donovan
Yellow Card
Høgh
Yellow Card
Osmand
Høgh
Farrugia
Sapsford
Scales
Assist: Jota
Forbes
Yellow Card
Randall
Cameron
Zidane Iqbal
Tierney
Nygren
Walton
Yellow Card
Durán
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Celtic | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | +19 | 28 |
| 2 |  Rangers | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | +10 | 24 |
| 4 |  Dundee | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | +4 | 17 |
| 5 |  Dundee Utd | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| 6 |  Falkirk | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | +1 | 15 |
Match Statistics
Celtic
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5L. ScalesD
- 8B. NygrenM
- 9K. HøghF
- 11C. DuránM
- 19C. OsmandM
- 22M. BaurM
- 26S. JohnstoneG
- 42C. McGregorM
- 47D. MurrayD
- 51Colby DonovanD
- 63K. TierneyD
Substitutes
- 1V. SinisaloG
- 7JotaF
- 12L. EmenaloD
- 18O. SørensenM
- 20C. Carter-VickersD
- 21A. Oxlade-ChamberlainM
- 23H. HassanF
- 29Shumaira MheukaF
- 49J. ForrestM
Dundee Utd
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1J. WaltonG
- 3B. EsselinkD
- 9Z. SapsfordF
- 10D. TaitM
- 14Zidane IqbalM
- 16L. CameronM
- 18M. ForbesD
- 19K. CiubotaruD
- 20N. FarrugiaF
- 21J. RandallF
- 23J. RawlinsD
Substitutes
- 4I. IovuD
- 6R. GrahamD
- 8Panutche CamaráM
- 15L. RoseF
- 22D. NaamoD
- 26Abdoulaye YoroM
- 30J. AmissahG
- 77D. BennieF
- 93I. MetsokoF
Celtic
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Scales | D | 90 | 7.5 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — |
| C. Durán | M | 84 | 7.5 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2/3 |
| Jota | F | 44 | 7.3 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1/2 |
| K. Høgh | F | 46 | 7.3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| H. Hassan | F | 44 | 7.2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1/2 |
| C. McGregor | M | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | 3 | — | 4 | 1/1 |
| D. Murray | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| S. Johnstone | G | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shumaira Mheuka | F | 6 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Tierney | D | 81 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
| B. Nygren | M | 81 | 6.4 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | — |
| M. Baur | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 |
| C. Osmand | M | 46 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| A. Oxlade-Chamberlain | M | 9 | 6.1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| L. Emenalo | D | 9 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Colby Donovan | D | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| V. Sinisalo | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Sørensen | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Carter-Vickers | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Forrest | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Dundee Utd
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z. Sapsford | F | 62 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| N. Farrugia | F | 53 | 7.4 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| L. Cameron | M | 73 | 7.2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 1/1 |
| D. Bennie | F | 37 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| J. Walton | G | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Esselink | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| J. Rawlins | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| M. Forbes | D | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — |
| I. Metsoko | F | 17 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Rose | F | 28 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Zidane Iqbal | M | 73 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| D. Tait | M | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Ciubotaru | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Panutche Camará | M | 17 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Abdoulaye Yoro | M | 17 | 5.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| J. Randall | F | 73 | 5.5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/3 |
| J. Amissah | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Iovu | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Naamo | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Graham | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Celtic vs Dundee Utd?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Celtic to win against Dundee Utd.
- What score did Fipster predict for Celtic vs Dundee Utd?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Celtic 4–1 Dundee Utd.
- What were the win probabilities for Celtic vs Dundee Utd?
- Fipster's model gave Celtic a 95% chance of winning, Dundee Utd a 2% chance, and a 3% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 95% confidence — a high-confidence call.