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Dundee Utd vs Celtic - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Scotland Scotland

League Cup Tannadice Park, Dundee
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Match Events

16'
Eskesen J.
22' Event
Trusty A.
Assist: Nygren B.
24' Event
Duran C.
Assist: Hogh K.

AI Match Summary

First leg ended 0-4. This leg finished 0-4.

Win Probability Meter

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

46%
Dundee Utd
15%
Draws
39%
Celtic
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Dundee Utd

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

46% / Medium Confidence
  • Celtic have won more games recently than Dundee Utd.
  • Model gives Dundee Utd a 46% chance of winning this.
  • Celtic arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Celtic, 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 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 88%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 38%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71.8%
Dundee Utd Clean Sheet 10%
Celtic Clean Sheet 15%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Dundee Utd Celtic
Matches Played 29 30
Wins 11 20
Draws 7 4
Losses 11 6
Goals Scored 1.41 2.07
Goals Conceded 1.45 1.3
Expected Goals (xG) 1.00 2.19
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 15, 2026 League Cup
Dundee Utd vs Celtic
0:4
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

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Dundee Utd Compare

Avg xG / game 0.77
Avg xA / game 0.5

Celtic Compare

Top Goalscorer Trusty A.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Duran C.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.99
Avg xA / game 1.22

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Dundee Utd 83 / 100
Celtic 10 / 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 Dundee Utd Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

H2H data points to 3.60 goals as a typical output.

Attacking prowess: Dundee Utd scored in 66% of their last 29 outings.

Defensive concern: Celtic conceded in 77% of 30 recent games.

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

Scoring Trends

Dundee Utd VS Celtic
1 Goals Scored 2.63
1.75 Goals Conceded 1
88% Over 1.5 88%
63% Over 2.5 88%
38% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Dundee Utd

(Home)
19 Sept
St. Mirren
0 : 3
Dundee Utd
05 Sept
Dundee Utd
1 : 1
Falkirk
02 Sept
Motherwell
3 : 0
Dundee Utd
29 Aug
Kilmarnock
0 : 4
Dundee Utd
22 Aug
Dundee Utd
0 : 2
Dundee FC
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Celtic

(Away)
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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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/8-finals
Stenhousemuir 1
Motherwell 0
Hearts 6
Inverness 2
Dunfermline 1
Ross County 2
Hibernian 1
Partick 0
Rangers 5
St. Mirren 1
Dundee Utd 0
Celtic 4
Kilmarnock 3
Ayr 2
Aberdeen 3
Dundee FC 0
Quarter-finals
Stenhousemuir 0
Hearts 3
Ross County 0
Hibernian 3
Rangers 3
Celtic 0
Kilmarnock 1
Aberdeen 2
Semi-finals
Hearts -
Hibernian -
Rangers -
Aberdeen -
Final
TBD -
TBD -