Dundee United vs Celtic FC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 December

Dundee United

L W D W L

7th place in League

2-1

17/12/2025 16:00

Celtic FC

D W W L W

3rd place in League

Scottish Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Dundee United vs Celtic FC on 17 December 2025 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Dundee United vs Celtic FC preview before placing your bet.

Dundee United will face Celtic FC in Scottish Premier League on December 17, 2025 at 16:00.
Dundee United are currently 7th with 40 points after 33 matches.
Celtic FC sit 3rd with 67 points from 33 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.33.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

16:00

2025-12-17

Dundee United vs Celtic FC - Prediction & Odds

Dundee United

Celtic FC

2025-12-17 16:00

STANDINGS UP TO 17/12/2025

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Heart of Midlothian	70	33	21	7	5	58	28	30
02 Glasgow Rangers	69	33	19	12	2	66	31	35
03 Celtic FC	67	33	21	4	8	59	35	24
04 Motherwell	54	33	14	12	7	52	29	23
05 Hibernian	51	33	13	12	8	51	37	14
06 Falkirk	46	33	13	7	13	45	48	-3
07 Dundee United	40	33	9	13	11	45	54	-9
08 Aberdeen	33	33	9	6	18	33	48	-15
09 Dundee FC	33	33	8	9	16	34	53	-19
10 Saint Mirren	30	33	7	9	17	27	48	-21
11 Kilmarnock	28	33	6	10	17	37	65	-28
12 Livingston	16	33	1	13	19	35	66	-31

Relegation Group	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Dundee United	45	5	1	2	2	4	6	-2
02 Dundee FC	42	5	3	0	2	8	8	0
03 Kilmarnock	40	5	4	0	1	13	3	10
04 Aberdeen	40	5	2	1	2	7	7	0
05 Saint Mirren	34	5	1	1	3	3	7	-4
06 Livingston	21	5	1	2	2	5	9	-4

Championship Group	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Celtic FC	82	5	5	0	0	14	6	8
02 Heart of Midlothian	80	5	3	1	1	9	6	3
03 Glasgow Rangers	72	5	1	0	4	10	12	-2
04 Motherwell	61	5	2	1	2	7	7	0
05 Hibernian	57	5	2	0	3	7	7	0
06 Falkirk	49	5	1	0	4	5	14	-9

Head To Head

26/04/2025 07:30

Dundee United

0 - 5

Celtic FC

SCO PR

15/02/2025 11:00

Celtic FC

3 - 0

Dundee United

SCO PR

08/01/2025 15:45

Celtic FC

2 - 0

Dundee United

SCO PR

22/12/2024 08:00

Dundee United

0 - 0

Celtic FC

SCO PR

29/01/2023 11:59

Dundee United

0 - 2

Celtic FC

SCO PR

05/11/2022 11:00

Celtic FC

4 - 2

Dundee United

SCO PR

Dundee United

50%

Draw

17%

Celtic FC

33%

Dundee United Last 6 matches

13/12/2025 11:00

Dundee United 0 - 0 Motherwell

SCO PR

06/12/2025 11:00

Saint Mirren 2 - 0 Dundee United

SCO PR

03/12/2025 15:45

Dundee United 2 - 2 Glasgow Rangers

SCO PR

29/11/2025 13:45

Kilmarnock 1 - 1 Dundee United

SCO PR

22/11/2025 11:00

Dundee United 0 - 3 Falkirk

SCO PR

09/11/2025 11:00

Heart of Midlothian 1 - 1 Dundee United

SCO PR

Win

Draw

67%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Celtic FC

14/12/2025 11:30

Saint Mirren 3 - 1 Celtic FC

SCO LC

11/12/2025 16:00

Celtic FC 0 - 3 AS Roma

UEFA EL

07/12/2025 11:00

Celtic FC 1 - 2 Heart of Midlothian

SCO PR

03/12/2025 15:45

Celtic FC 1 - 0 Dundee

SCO PR

30/11/2025 08:00

Hibernian 1 - 2 Celtic FC

SCO PR

27/11/2025 13:45

Feyenoord 1 - 3 Celtic FC

UEFA EL

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Scottish Premier Leagu...

Played games

Dundee United

Celtic FC

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.29

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.58

Scored

Avg. per game

1.92

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.08

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

25 (66%)13 (34%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

33 (87%)5 (13%)

Dundee United

Recent matches

Celtic FC

Under /Over

(89%)34 4(11%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)31 7(18%)

Under /Over

(29%)11 27(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

Under /Over

(50%)19 19(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(58%)22 16(42%)

/Yes

(55%)21 17(45%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)22 16(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Dundee United

Celtic FC

Shots

Dundee United

Total shots

13.11 avg / game

Blocked

134 total

Avg. 3.53

Celtic FC

Total shots

16.58 avg / game

Blocked

171 total

Avg. 5.03

Dundee United Pass Celtic FC

Total passes

11818

Avg. 311 / game

Accurate

68%

Ball possession

43%

Total passes

21905

Avg. 608 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

63%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Dundee United

Played games

Celtic FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.18

Clean sheets

0.34

4.50

171

Corners

239

6.29

20.84

792

Throw-ins

708

18.63

1.55

Offsides

1.37

3.21

122

GK saves

2.21

Dundee United

DISCIPLINARY

Celtic FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.21

1.82

0.11

0.05

12.92

491

Fouls

435

11.45

10.29

391

Tackles

320

8.42

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How We Build the Dundee United vs Celtic FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Dundee United vs Celtic FC on 17 December 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Scottish Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Dundee United vs Celtic FC Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Dundee United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Celtic FC's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Scottish Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Scottish Premier League standings and the Scottish Premier League form table to understand exactly where Dundee United and Celtic FC sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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