Prediction for match Celtic — Dundee United, 10.01.2026

Match Odds and Probabilities

In the Scottish Premiership on January 10, Celtic will face Dundee United. In the 1X2 market, bookmakers have Celtic as the favorite: a win for them is priced at 1.28, a draw at 5.65, and a victory for Dundee United at 9.15. The probabilities for the outcomes are as follows: Celtic - 73.18%, draw - 16.58%, Dundee United - 10.24%. This indicates a high regard for Celtic's attacking potential and a significant gap in winning chances between the opponents. The over/under goal line highlights an over 3.0 bet at 1.51, which becomes the main prediction for this match.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Celtic has an average possession of 67%, records 1.2 yellow cards, commits 9.6 fouls, and 1.8 offsides per game. Dundee United, over the same period, holds 38.8% possession, receives 1.8 yellow cards, commits 12.2 fouls, and 1.4 offsides. In their last three matches, Celtic lost to Rangers 1-3 (03.01.2026), lost to Motherwell 0-2 (30.12.2025), and beat Livingston 4-2 (27.12.2025). Dundee United in their last three encounters lost to Dundee FC 0-1 (03.01.2026), beat Livingston 3-1 (30.12.2025), and drew with Aberdeen 1-1 (27.12.2025). In their last head-to-head meeting on December 17, 2025, Dundee United won against Celtic 2-1.

Goal Totals Statistics

In their last five matches, Celtic has gone over 2.5 goals four times, with only one match ending under. Dundee United has gone over 2.5 goals twice and under three times. Both teams tend towards low-scoring first halves, with only one match going over 1.5 goals in five. In the second half, Celtic went over 1.5 goals three times, Dundee United twice. The average number of goals in Celtic's matches over five games is 3.8, and for Dundee United, it's 2.4. Celtic scores 1.8, Dundee United 1.4, while conceding 2 and 1 respectively. Celtic most often scores in the first 15 minutes (30%), while Dundee United scores early in the second half (46-60 minutes, 40%). Celtic concedes most frequently in the first 15 minutes (33%), and Dundee United at the end of the first half (31-45 minutes, 43%). These statistics support the over 3.0 goals bet, as both teams are capable of creating chances, and Celtic regularly participates in high-scoring matches.

Corners Totals Analysis

Celtic averages 5.8 corners per game, while Dundee United averages 6.2. In their last five matches, both teams have gone over 9.5 corners four times out of five. The corner totals market highlights a line at 9.5: over 9.5 is priced at 1.38, under 9.5 at 2.67. Celtic is the favorite in the corner market with odds of 1.06. Given the average activity of both teams and frequent overs on the 9.5 corner line, it's logical to consider a bet on over corners. Dundee United also consistently delivers a high number of corners, which further supports the choice of over 9.5 corners in this match.