On 05.04.2026, the Scottish Premiership features Celtic taking on Dundee. As Celtic looks to solidify their position, Dundee aims to upset. Our detailed preview covers all angles from tactical approaches to player performances. Bet on Celtic with our expert advice!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Rangers | 31 | 17 | 12 | 2 | 56/26 | 63 |
| 3 | Celtic | 31 | 19 | 4 | 8 | 56/34 | 61 |
| 4 | Motherwell | 31 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 49/23 | 54 |
| 7 | Dundee Utd | 31 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 40/48 | 37 |
| 8 | Dundee | 31 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 31/49 | 32 |
| 9 | Aberdeen | 31 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 31/46 | 30 |
Key Player Statistics: Dundee vs Celtic
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA Cup | Celtic | Dundee | 07.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premiership | Celtic | Dundee | 03.12.2025 | 1-0 |
| Premiership | Dundee | Celtic | 19.10.2025 | 2-0 |
| Premiership | Celtic | Dundee | 05.02.2025 | 6-0 |
| Premiership | Dundee | Celtic | 14.01.2025 | 3-3 |
| Premiership | Celtic | Dundee | 30.10.2024 | 2-0 |
| Premiership | Dundee | Celtic | 28.04.2024 | 1-2 |
| Premiership | Celtic | Dundee | 28.02.2024 | 7-1 |
| Premiership | Dundee | Celtic | 26.12.2023 | 0-3 |
| Premiership | Celtic | Dundee | 16.09.2023 | 3-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | Heart Of Midlothian | Dundee | 21.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premiership | Dundee | Dundee Utd | 15.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premiership | Dundee | Motherwell | 07.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premiership | Dundee | Hibernian | 28.02.2026 | 3-3 |
| Premiership | Aberdeen | Dundee | 21.02.2026 | 2-3 |
| Premiership | Dundee | Livingston | 14.02.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premiership | Falkirk | Dundee | 11.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| FA Cup | Celtic | Dundee | 07.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premiership | ST Mirren | Dundee | 31.01.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premiership | Rangers | Dundee | 25.01.2026 | 3-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | Dundee Utd | Celtic | 22.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premiership | Celtic | Motherwell | 14.03.2026 | 3-1 |
| FA Cup | Rangers | Celtic | 08.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premiership | Aberdeen | Celtic | 04.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premiership | Rangers | Celtic | 01.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| UEFA Europa League | VfB Stuttgart | Celtic | 26.02.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premiership | Celtic | Hibernian | 22.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| UEFA Europa League | Celtic | VfB Stuttgart | 19.02.2026 | 1-4 |
| Premiership | Kilmarnock | Celtic | 15.02.2026 | 2-3 |
| Premiership | Celtic | Livingston | 11.02.2026 | 2-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Dundee VS Celtic
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Dundee vs Celtic
Bookies' predictions
Dundee
Betting Intelligence: Dundee vs Celtic
There's something almost poetic about this fixture. Dundee, sitting mid-table and fighting for respectability, hosting a Celtic side that has everything to play for in the Scottish Premiership title race. This isn't just another Saturday game. This one matters.
Celtic sit third in the table with 61 points from 31 games. The pressure is real. Every dropped point stings. That context alone should tell you how they'll approach Dens Park.
Here's what you need to watch for though — Celtic haven't exactly been bulletproof lately. They lost to Hibernian at home, drew twice in the league recently, and suffered that brutal 4-1 Europa League hammering against Stuttgart. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is a straightforward away win. Celtic are wobbling slightly, even if the odds don't fully reflect that.
But let's be honest about the head-to-head data. It's brutal for Dundee. Celtic have won the vast majority of these encounters, including a 7-1 thrashing and a 6-0 demolition in recent seasons. Dundee did manage a 2-0 home win earlier this season in October 2025, though. That result is absolutely relevant. It proves this Dundee side can hurt Celtic on their own patch.
Here's the surprising statistical insight that most punters will sleep on — Dundee have conceded 49 league goals this season but are averaging over two goals per game at home recently. This match could genuinely see goals flying in at both ends. The Both Teams to Score market looks like outstanding value here.
Tactically, watch how Celtic's top scorer B. Nygren, banging in 15 league goals this season, matches up against Dundee's physical defensive line. If K. Tierney gets space to create — seven assists this campaign — Dundee will be in serious trouble. For Dundee, C. Congreve pulling strings with six assists could be the creative spark they desperately need.
I'm backing Celtic to win, but I genuinely believe this finishes 2-1 or 2-2. Dundee will score. They have enough quality going forward to threaten a tired Celtic defence. The Draw at 4.65 carries real value if you believe Celtic's recent inconsistency is a genuine trend rather than a blip.
My bold prediction — Nygren scores before the hour mark, Dundee equalise, and Celtic nick it late. Dens Park will be electric. Don't miss this one.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Galabov | Bulgaria | 30 | Defender | 191 | n/a |
| P. Digby | England | 31 | Midfielder | 193 | 64 |
| C. Robertson | Scotland | 32 | Defender | 188 | 76 |
| E. Acquah | England | 25 | Attacker | 191 | n/a |
| D. Wright | England | 30 | Midfielder | 175 | 69 |
| T. Carson | Northern Ireland | 38 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 85 |
| S. Murray | Scotland | 34 | Attacker | 182 | 70 |
| F. Robertson | Scotland | 23 | Midfielder | 171 | n/a |
| R. Astley | Wales | 24 | Defender | 184 | n/a |
| Billy Dawson Koumetio | France | 23 | Defender | 195 | 79 |
| C. Jones | Wales | 25 | Midfielder | 178 | 80 |
| I. Samuels | England | 23 | Defender | 187 | 79 |
| J. McCracken | Scotland | 25 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 77 |
| E. Ingram | England | 22 | Defender | 179 | n/a |
| V. López | Mexico | 22 | Midfielder | 165 | n/a |
| L. Graham | Scotland | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Donnelly | Northern Ireland | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Tony Yogane | England | 20 | Midfielder | 178 | 68 |
| A. Hay | England | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Cesar Garza Cantu | Mexico | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Forrest | Scotland | 34 | Midfielder | 170 | 67 |
| K. Ịheanachọ | Nigeria | 29 | Attacker | 185 | 82 |
| L. Palma | Honduras | 26 | Midfielder | 178 | 71 |
| N. Kühn | Germany | 26 | Attacker | 174 | 74 |
| L. McCowan | Scotland | 28 | Midfielder | 177 | n/a |
| B. Nygren | Sweden | 24 | Attacker | 186 | 76 |
| S. Tounekti | Tunisia | 23 | Attacker | 183 | 68 |
| S. Welsh | Scotland | 26 | Defender | 188 | 78 |
| A. Johnston | Canada | 27 | Defender | 180 | 77 |
| A. Engels | Belgium | 22 | Midfielder | 185 | 78 |
| M. Nawrocki | Poland | 25 | Defender | 185 | 74 |
| R. Hatate | Japan | 28 | Midfielder | 171 | 70 |
| M. Balikwisha | Belgium | 24 | Attacker | 178 | 69 |
| Yang Hyun-Jun | Korea Republic | 23 | Attacker | 179 | 73 |
| Álex Valle | Spain | 21 | Defender | 178 | 72 |
| C. Osmand | Wales | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| J. Clarke | Northern Ireland | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| S. Yamada | Japan | 25 | Attacker | 175 | 75 |
| H. Inamura | Japan | 23 | Defender | 181 | 70 |
| Colby Donovan | Scotland | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
Dundee vs Celtic match odds
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