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Dundee Utd vs Celtic

Scotland Scotland

League Cup Tannadice Park, Dundee
Sat, Aug 15, 2026
VS
04:45 PM
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AI Match Summary

A one-off knockout match in the League Cup. Recent form is the clearest guide to this one. Dundee Utd have averaged 1.38 scored and 1.52 conceded recently, against Celtic's 2.16 scored and 1.32 conceded. Past meetings favor Celtic slightly — 2-3-0 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Mar 22, 2026, ending 2:0. xG projections (1.50 - 1.31) back Celtic to edge this. AI prediction: Away (2) Win — correct score tipped at 1-2.

Win Probability Meter

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

33%
Dundee Utd
30%
Draws
37%
Celtic
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Celtic

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

37% / Low Confidence
  • Celtic have won more games recently than Dundee Utd.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 44% draw probability.
  • Celtic arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Dundee Utd, who have won 2 of the last 5 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

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 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.8%
Dundee Utd Clean Sheet 18%
Celtic Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Dundee Utd Celtic
Matches Played 29 31
Wins 11 21
Draws 6 5
Losses 12 5
Goals Scored 1.38 2.16
Goals Conceded 1.52 1.32
Expected Goals (xG) 1.50 1.31
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 22, 2026 Premiership
Dundee Utd vs Celtic
2:0
Jan 10, 2026 Premiership
Celtic vs Dundee Utd
4:0
Dec 17, 2025 Premiership
Dundee Utd vs Celtic
2:1
Apr 26, 2025 Premiership
Dundee Utd vs Celtic
0:5
Feb 15, 2025 Premiership
Celtic vs Dundee Utd
3:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Dundee Utd 36 / 100
Celtic 20 / 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
Dundee Utd Celtic

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick CEL Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & 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 has conceded goals in 81% of their last 31 outings.

H2H data points to 3.40 goals as a typical output.

Dundee Utd found the back of the net in 66% of recent matches (29 games).

Solid form: Dundee Utd remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Dundee Utd VS Celtic
1.5 Goals Scored 1.88
0.75 Goals Conceded 1.5
63% Over 1.5 88%
38% Over 2.5 63%
25% Over 3.5 63%

Recent Form & Match History

Dundee Utd

(Home)
09 Aug
Hearts
4 : 0
Dundee Utd
31 Jul
Dundee Utd
1 : 1
Rangers
25 Jul
Salford
3 : 2
Dundee Utd
21 Jul
Dundee Utd
4 : 0
Spartans
18 Jul
Dundee Utd
3 : 0
Arbroath
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Celtic

(Away)
09 Aug
Kilmarnock
1 : 5
Celtic
03 Aug
Celtic
1 : 0
Dundee FC
25 Jul
Celtic
2 : 2
AC Milan
18 Jul
Celtic
1 : 1
Middlesbrough
14 Jul
Sporting CP
4 : 1
Celtic
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/8-finals
Hibernian -
Partick -
Dundee Utd -
Celtic -
Hearts -
Inverness -
Dunfermline -
Ross County -
Stenhousemuir -
Motherwell -
Aberdeen -
Dundee FC -
Rangers -
St. Mirren -
Kilmarnock -
Ayr -
Quarter-finals
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
Semi-finals
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
TBD -
Final
TBD -
TBD -