Dundee Utd vs Celtic: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
17:45 WAT, Saturday 15 August: Dundee Utd v Celtic in the League Cup, played at Tannadice Park.
Current form
Dundee Utd, last 5: LDLWW Their latest outing: 0–4 defeat to Heart Of Midlothian, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Celtic, last 5: WWDDL Their latest outing: 5–1 win over Kilmarnock, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (22 Mar 2026) it ended Dundee Utd 2–0 Celtic.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Dundee Utd 0.6 xG, Celtic 1.9 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 49%, GG 51%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Dundee Utd 11%, draw 22%, Celtic 67%.
GG/NG: GG (51%) at 1.77.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (72%, odds 1.36). Most likely score in line with that pick: Dundee Utd 0–1 Celtic. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Dundee Utd11%fair 9.01 · @5.25
Draw22%fair 4.48 · @3.80
Celtic67%fair 1.50 · @1.55
2.51Expected goals
0.63Dundee Utd xG
1.88Celtic xG
51%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–115%
0–214%
1–110%
1–29%
0–39%
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 Under 3.5 goals with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Dundee Utd vs Celtic?
On our numbers Dundee Utd have a 11% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Celtic 67%.
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 51% 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.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.