Good pick · fair odds 1.48 · bookmaker 1.55 · Won ✓
7/10Rating
1.55Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultCeltic to win ✓68% · @1.55
Double chanceCeltic or draw ✓90% · @1.09
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗50% · @1.77
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓73% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗15% · fair 6.48
Dundee Utd vs Celtic preview and prediction
The match
The League Cup sees Dundee Utd take on Celtic on Saturday 15 August, kicking off at 17:45 (WAT) at Tannadice Park.
Form guide
Dundee Utd's last 5: LDLWW Most recently they lost to Heart Of Midlothian 0–4 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Celtic's last 5: WWDDL Most recently they beat Kilmarnock 5–1 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 22 March 2026, finished Dundee Utd 2–0 Celtic.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 0.6 for Dundee Utd and 1.9 for Celtic. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 49%, both teams to score at 50%.
Our pre-match pick was Celtic to win – a 68% chance at odds of 1.55, above our fair price of 1.48, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Dundee Utd 0–1 Celtic. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Dundee Utd10%fair 9.70 · @5.25
Draw22%fair 4.52 · @3.80
Celtic68%fair 1.48 · @1.55
2.51Expected goals
0.61Dundee Utd xG
1.90Celtic xG
50%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–115%
0–215%
1–19%
0–39%
1–29%
0–08%
From our goals model: Dundee Utd 0.6 – 1.9 Celtic expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Celtic to win with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.55.
Who will win Dundee Utd vs Celtic?
On our numbers Dundee Utd have a 10% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Celtic 68%.
How many goals will there be in Dundee Utd vs Celtic?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Dundee Utd vs Celtic?
Our predicted score is Dundee Utd 0–1 Celtic, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Dundee Utd vs Celtic?
Dundee Utd vs Celtic (League Cup) kicks off on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 17:45 (West Africa Time) at Tannadice Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.