Dundee Utd vs Celtic: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Coral's detailed preview for Dundee Utd vs Celtic in the Premiership. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 GMT match.

• Fixture: Dundee Utd vs Celtic
• Date: Wednesday, 17 December 2025
• Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
• Venue: Tannadice Park

Dundee Utd will be looking to break their recent run of inconsistent results when they face Celtic. With a string of draws and losses, they'll need to be more clinical in front of goal and solid at the back to stand a chance against a strong Celtic side. The absence of several players due to injury might affect their midfield dynamics, but the predicted 3-4-3 formation could provide the necessary balance.

Celtic, on the other hand, come into this match with a solid run of form, having won four out of their last five games in the league. Despite a recent loss to Hearts, they'll be confident in their ability to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities. With a number of key players out injured, their depth will be tested, but the predicted 3-4-2-1 formation should allow them to maintain their attacking threat.

Dundee Utd's recent form has been inconsistent, with three draws and two losses in their last five matches. Their inability to secure a win, particularly the heavy defeat at home to Falkirk, might affect their confidence going into this match. However, the draws against strong teams like Rangers and Kilmarnock show they can hold their own against top competition.

Recent Premiership Results:

• Draw: 0-0 vs Motherwell (H)

• Loss: 0-2 vs St. Mirren (A)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Rangers (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Kilmarnock (A)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Falkirk (H)

Celtic have been in good form, winning four out of their last five games. The only blemish was a home loss to Hearts, but their ability to precede that with wins against Dundee, Hibernian, St. Mirren, and a convincing victory over Kilmarnock suggests they are in strong shape. This run of form should give them the momentum needed to perform well against Dundee Utd.

Recent Premiership Results:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Hearts (H)

• Win: 1-0 vs Dundee (H)

• Win: 2-1 vs Hibernian (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs St. Mirren (A)

• Win: 4-0 vs Kilmarnock (H)

The head-to-head record between Dundee Utd and Celtic shows a clear dominance by Celtic, with four wins and one draw in their last five encounters. Dundee Utd have struggled to score against Celtic, managing no goals at all in these matches. Celtic's most recent victory was a convincing 5-0 win at Dundee Utd's ground, highlighting their ability to perform well away from home.

Recent Premiership Results

• Dundee Utd 0-5 Celtic (26 Apr 2025)

• Celtic 3-0 Dundee Utd (15 Feb 2025)

• Celtic 2-0 Dundee Utd (08 Jan 2025)

• Dundee Utd 0-0 Celtic (22 Dec 2024)

• Dundee Utd 0-2 Celtic (29 Jan 2023)

• Dario Naamo (Unknown) – Doubt

• Panutche Camara (Hamstring) – Doubt

• Yevhen Kucherenko (Calf) – Doubt

• Isaac Papoe (Knee) – Doubt

• Jota (Knee) - Out

• Callum Osmand (Hamstring) – Out

• Alistair Johnson (Hamstring) – Out

• Cameron Carter-Vickers (Achilles) – Doubt

• Kelechi Iheanacho (Hamstring) – Doubt

• Marcelo Saracchi (Unknown) – Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Richards (GK), Graham (DF), Iovu (DF), Esselink (DF), Strain (MF), Sibbald (MF), Stephenson (MF), Ferry (MF), Sapsford (AT), Watters (AT), Fatah (AT)

Dundee Utd are expected to line up in a 3-4-3 formation, with Richards in goal and a back three of Iovu, Esselink, and Graham. This setup should allow them to be defensively solid while providing width and support to the attacking trio of Sapsford, Watters, and Fatah.

• Predicted lineup: Schmeichel (GK), Tierney (DF), Trusty (DF), Scales (DF), Yang (MF), McGregor (MF), Engels (MF), Tounekti (MF), Nygren (MF), Hatate (MF), Maeda (AT)

Celtic are predicted to use a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Schmeichel between the posts and a defensive trio of Trusty, Scales, and Tierney. This formation should enable them to control the midfield with McGregor and Engels, while the attacking trio of Nygren, Hatate, and Maeda can exploit spaces and create scoring opportunities.

• Zachary Sapsford vs Liam Scales: Sapsford's pace and movement will be tested against Scales' defensive solidity.

• Will Ferry vs Hyun-Jun Yang: Ferry's midfield control will be crucial against Yang's dynamic play.

• Craig Sibbald (Dundee Utd): Sibbald's experience and leadership in midfield will be vital for Dundee Utd's performance.

• Callum McGregor (Celtic): McGregor's ability to dictate the tempo and create chances will be key for Celtic.

Dundee Utd vs Celtic at 20:00 GMT on Wednesday, 17 December 2025 is being broadcast live for viewers in the UK on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HDR

Coral is predicting that the score will be Dundee Utd 1-3 Celtic in this match

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