Prediction for match Dundee United — Celtic

Odds and Probabilities for the Match Outcome

In the Scottish Premiership on December 17, 2025, Dundee United will face Celtic. The odds for the match outcomes clearly favor Celtic: a win for them is priced at 1.41, a draw at 4.60, and a victory for Dundee United at 7.09. In terms of probability percentages, Dundee United's chances of winning are 13.21%, a draw is 20.36%, and Celtic's chances of winning are 66.43%. The most likely outcome according to the odds is a win for Celtic, but the line on totals is also worth considering.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Dundee United drew 0-0 with Motherwell, lost 0-2 to St Mirren, and drew 2-2 with Rangers. During the same period, Celtic lost 1-3 to St Mirren, were defeated 0-3 by Roma, and lost 1-2 to Hearts. Over their last five matches, Dundee United averages 44.4% possession, receives 2.6 yellow cards, commits 15 fouls, and records 1.2 offsides per game. Celtic holds the ball 65% of the time, receives 1.75 yellow cards, commits 12.5 fouls, and records 2.25 offsides. In their last head-to-head on April 26, 2025, Celtic thrashed Dundee United 5-0.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Over the last five matches, Dundee United has an average total of 2.2 goals, while Celtic's is 2.5. In this period, Dundee United scores 0.6 goals per game and concedes 1.6, while Celtic scores 1 and concedes 1.5. For over 2.5 goals: Dundee United has 2 out of 5, and Celtic has 4 out of 5. By halves, Dundee United had over 1.5 goals in the first half 3 out of 5 times, but only 1 out of 5 in the second half. Celtic had over 1.5 in the first half 3 out of 5 times, and 2 out of 5 in the second half. Dundee United most frequently scores in the 31-45 and 61-75 minute intervals (33% each), and concedes in three intervals: 0-15, 16-30, and 61-75 (29% each). Celtic most often scores in the first 15 minutes (29%) and in the final minutes (76-90, also 29%), and concedes between 16-45 minutes (38% in each of the two intervals). Despite Celtic's frequent over 2.5 goals, Dundee United's low scoring and under-profile in second halves make the under 2.5 goals bet at 2.25 appealing for this match.

Corners in the Match

In their last five matches, Dundee United averages 3.8 corners, while Celtic averages 4.5. In their last five encounters, the total corners over 9.5 occurred 2 times for Dundee United and once for Celtic. The line is set at 9.5 corners: over 9.5 is priced at 2.01, under 9.5 at 1.77. The combined average for both teams is 8.3, suggesting the under 9.5 option is more likely. Based on these figures, a bet on under 9.5 total corners seems logical, considering the low averages and infrequent occurrences of this total in their last five matches.