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Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Dundee Utd
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Away Record: Celtic
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Dundee Utd defeated Celtic 2:0. The match was played in Premiership 2025. Goals were scored by W. Ferry 51′, E. Agyei 66′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Dundee Utd had 27% possession while Celtic held 73%. Dundee Utd had 19 shots (8 on target) compared to 13 (3 on target) for Celtic. Expected goals: Dundee Utd 1.51 — Celtic 1.09. Dundee Utd made 3 substitutions, Celtic made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Dundee Utd and Celtic — 2 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: L. Stephenson
Match Statistics
Dundee Utd had 27% possession against Celtic's 73%. Dundee Utd registered 19 shots (8 on target) while Celtic managed 13 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 7–6. Fouls committed: 7–8.
Lineups
Dundee Utd lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation under Jim Goodwin, while Celtic deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Martin O'Neill.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Dundee Utd is 6.88, compared to 6.93 for Celtic. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Dundee Utd's highest-rated starter is Will Ferry (7.52), while Celtic's best-rated player is Kieran Tierney (7.34).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Dundee Utd have contributed 25 goals and 20 assists this season, led by Amar Fatah (8G). Celtic's starters account for 44 goals and 27 assists, spearheaded by Benjamin Nygren (15G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Dundee Utd deploy 3 defenders rated 6.88 on average, against Celtic's 4-man backline averaging 7.06. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Dundee Utd field 4 midfielders averaging 7.11, versus Celtic's 5 rated 6.94. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Dundee Utd start 3 forward(s) averaging 6.61, compared to 1 for Celtic averaging 6.54. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 69% for Dundee Utd and 83% for Celtic. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Dundee Utd's starters have collected 43 yellow cards this season, compared to 32 for Celtic. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Dundee Utd's starting XI is 24.0 (youngest: Emmanuel Agyei (21), oldest: Ashley Maynard Brewer (26)), while Celtic average 25.6 (youngest: Colby Donovan (19), oldest: Callum McGregor (32)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Dundee Utd's starters average 22 league appearances each, versus 23 for Celtic. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Jim Goodwin
Substitutes
Coach: Martin O'Neill
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Dundee Utd have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. Celtic show 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Dundee Utd vs Celtic Head to Head Results
Dundee Utd and Celtic have met 2 times — Dundee Utd won 1, Celtic won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 7 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.50 per match (2 for the home side, 5 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–0 in 2026.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 22 Mar 2026