GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – On Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 12:30 PM UK time, Dundee United will host Celtic for a crucial Scottish Premiership clash at Tannadice Park. The stakes are high; the home team aims to secure third place while Celtic can clinch the league title with just a draw.
Dundee United has made a strong comeback since their promotion last season, finishing fourth and entering the championship round of the post-split fixtures. After three consecutive 1-0 victories against Ross County, Hearts, and St Johnstone, they will be looking to take points from a dominant Celtic side.
Celtic, holding a 15-point lead at the top, is on a quest for their 55th title. They need only one point this match to secure the coveted trophy, and with an unbeaten streak against Dundee United in their last 22 encounters, the Bhoys enter the match with massive confidence.
The visitors have showcased their potential with two impressive wins: a 5-1 rout against Kilmarnock and a 5-0 triumph over St Johnstone in the Scottish FA Cup semi-final. These results have kept Celtic in contention for a domestic treble, having already secured the Scottish League Cup.
Regarding team news, Dundee United will miss two players whose contracts will not be renewed, but both are expected to feature in the matchup. A tight hamstring initially raised concerns for Dundee United’s top scorer, but he has been declared fit for the clash. Celtic’s squad, however, is facing several injury issues with key players sidelined tonight.
For this fixture, Dundee United’s likely lineup includes Walton; Cleall-Harding, Gallagher, Adegboyega; Strain, Stephenson, Docherty, Ferry; Middleton, Trapanovski; and Dalby. Celtic is expected to field Sinisalo; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor; Engels, McGregor, Hatate; Jota, Idah, and Maeda.
Despite their recent form of three consecutive wins, Dundee United faces a much tougher challenge against a Celtic side looking to seal its title. Given Celtic’s current form and record against Dundee United, analysts predict a comfortable victory for the away team.
