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Celtic vs Dunfermline - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Scotland Scotland

Scottish Cup 2025/2026 Hampden Park, Glasgow
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Match Events

19' Event
Maeda D.
Assist: Johnston A.
36' Event
Engels A.
Assist: McGregor C.
40'
Gilmour C.

AI Match Summary

Celtic in this Scottish Cup 2025/2026 tie, finishing 3-1. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

32%
Celtic
15%
Draws
53%
Dunfermline
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Dunfermline

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

53% / Medium Confidence
  • Dunfermline haven't matched Celtic's recent run of results.
  • 53% — that's where the model lands on Dunfermline taking it.
  • Celtic have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Celtic, who have won 4 of the last 5 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • History favors Celtic here — 5 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71.8%
Celtic Clean Sheet 20%
Dunfermline Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Celtic Dunfermline
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 20 13
Draws 3 7
Losses 6 9
Goals Scored 2.1 1.31
Goals Conceded 1.31 1
Expected Goals (xG) 1.56 1.06
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 23, 2026 Scottish Cup
Celtic vs Dunfermline
3:1
Aug 17, 2019 League Cup
Celtic vs Dunfermline
2:1
Feb 22, 2012 Premiership
Celtic vs Dunfermline
2:0
Jan 2, 2012 Premiership
Dunfermline vs Celtic
0:3
Nov 23, 2011 Premiership
Celtic vs Dunfermline
2:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Celtic Compare

Top Goalscorer Maeda D.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Engels A.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.2
Avg xA / game 0.78

Dunfermline Compare

Top Goalscorer Cooper J.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.96
Avg xA / game 0.59

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Celtic 24 / 100
Dunfermline 47 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Celtic Dunfermline

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Dunfermline Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Celtic's goal record stands at 90% scoring rate across 29 recent games.

H2H data points to 3.00 goals as a typical output.

Dunfermline's defensive record shows goals conceded in 55% of 29 matches.

Celtic has registered 2 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Celtic VS Dunfermline
2 Goals Scored 0.88
1.25 Goals Conceded 1.13
88% Over 1.5 63%
88% Over 2.5 25%
25% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Celtic

(Home)
20 Sept
Celtic
0 : 1
Rangers
17 Sept
Celtic
1 : 3
Ferencvaros
13 Sept
Rangers
3 : 0
Celtic
09 Sept
St Johnstone
0 : 1
Celtic
05 Sept
St. Mirren
1 : 2
Celtic
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Dunfermline

(Away)
03 Oct
Dunfermline
1 : 4
Aberdeen
19 Sept
Morton
0 : 1
Dunfermline
12 Sept
Dunfermline
2 : 0
Queen's Park
05 Sept
Arbroath
1 : 1
Dunfermline
28 Aug
Dunfermline
1 : 0
Raith
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

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Lossiemouth 1
Formartine Utd 2
Huntly 1
Buckie Thistle 3
Stranraer -
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Glenafton 3
Invergordon 2
Jeanfield Swifts 0
Clydebank FC 4
Newtongrange Star 1
East Stirlingshire 3
Boness Athletic 2
Keith 1
Linlithgow Rose 2
Gala Fairydean Rovers 1
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Coldstream 2
Tayport FC 3
Auchinleck Talbot 2
Cumnock Juniors 1
Carluke Rovers FC 0
Gretna 2008 4
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Camelon Juniors 2
Albion Rovers 1
Johnstone Burgh 4
Threave Rovers 0
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Stirling University 6
Burntisland Shipyard 2
Elgin City -
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Darvel FC 1
Deveronvale 3
Forres Mechanics 0
Caledonian Braves 2
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Cowdenbeath 1
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Brechin 3
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Dundonald Bluebell 3
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Boness United 0
Banks O' Dee 3
Brora Rangers 0
Fraserburgh 1
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Clachnacuddin 2
Kilwinning Rangers 1
Inverurie Loco Works 0
Sauchie 2
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Nairn County 2
Turriff United 2
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Dundee Utd -
Cumbernauld Colts 4
Glasgow University 0
Bonnyrigg Rose 2
Broxburn Athletic 1
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Tranent FC 3
Pollok 0
Strathspey Thistle 1
Dundee North End 2
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Clyde 2
Annan 3
Formartine Utd 0
Buckie Thistle 2
Stranraer 4
Glenafton 0
Clydebank FC 3
East Stirlingshire 1
Boness Athletic 0
Linlithgow Rose 2
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Dumbarton 2
Tayport FC 0
Auchinleck Talbot 3
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Johnstone Burgh 0
Edinburgh City 1
Stirling University 0
Elgin City 2
Deveronvale 1
Caledonian Braves 3
Stirling 4
Musselburgh 1
Forfar Athletic 2
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Brechin 3
Dundonald Bluebell 1
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Banks O' Dee 4
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Spartans 2
East Kilbride 1
Tranent FC 3
Dundee North End 0
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Buckie Thistle 0
Stranraer 2
Clydebank FC 1
Linlithgow Rose 1
Queen's Park 3
Dumbarton 0
Auchinleck Talbot 4
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Airdrieonians 4
Hamilton 0
East Fife 0
Arbroath 2
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Camelon Juniors 2
Edinburgh City 1
Elgin City 4
Stirling 2
Forfar Athletic 0
Partick 2
Benburb 0
Montrose 3
Dunfermline 2
Queen of the South 1
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Kelty Hearts 2
Brechin 0
St Johnstone 1
Cove Rangers 2
Aberdeen -
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Raith 1
Alloa 0
Motherwell -
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Banks O' Dee 0
Ross County 2
Stenhousemuir 4
Clachnacuddin 1
Peterhead 2
Morton 3
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Falkirk -
Ayr 3
Turriff United 0
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Dundee Utd -
Bonnyrigg Rose 1
Spartans 2
Tranent FC 1
Inverness 2
1/16-finals
Rangers 5
Annan 0
Stranraer 2
Queen's Park 1
Auchinleck Talbot 0
Celtic 2
Kilmarnock 1
Dundee FC 2
Airdrieonians 4
Arbroath 3
Livingston 1
St. Mirren 2
Camelon Juniors 1
Elgin City 3
Partick 3
Montrose 1
Dunfermline 1
Hibernian 0
Kelty Hearts 2
Cove Rangers 1
Aberdeen 1
Raith 0
Motherwell 1
Ross County 0
Stenhousemuir 4
Morton 0
Hearts 1
Falkirk 2
Ayr 0
Dundee Utd 2
Spartans 1
Inverness 0
1/8-finals
Rangers 8
Queen's Park 0
Celtic 2
Dundee FC 1
Airdrieonians 1
St. Mirren 2
Elgin City 2
Partick 3
Dunfermline 2
Kelty Hearts 0
Aberdeen 2
Motherwell 0
Stenhousemuir 0
Falkirk 2
Dundee Utd 2
Spartans 1
Quarter-finals
Rangers 0
Celtic 1
St. Mirren 2
Partick 1
Dunfermline 3
Aberdeen 0
Falkirk 2
Dundee Utd 1
Semi-finals
Celtic 6
St. Mirren 2
Dunfermline 1
Falkirk 0
Final
Celtic 3
Dunfermline 1