History of the Dundee United v Celtic fixture
Dundee United prepare to entertain Celtic at Tannadice Park at lunchtime on Sunday, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 42 of the 85 previous games, with the Terrors winning just 25.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Tannadice Park was less than a year ago, in February 2011, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a Scottish Premier match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 13 Aug | Celtic | 5 - 1 | Dundee Utd. | Scottish Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Sun 01 May | Celtic | 4 - 1 | Dundee Utd. | Scottish Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Sun 13 Feb | Dundee Utd. | 1-3 | Celtic | Scottish Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 20 Nov | Celtic | 1 - 1 | Dundee Utd. | Scottish Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Sun 17 Oct | Dundee Utd. | 1 - 2 | Celtic | Scottish Premier |
| 2009/2010 | Sun 25 Apr | Dundee Utd. | 0 - 2 | Celtic | Scottish Premier |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 20 Feb | Celtic | 1 - 0 | Dundee Utd. | Scottish Premier |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Dundee United are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
The away form of Celtic however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Bhoys, and 4 goals against.
Dundee United see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 18 points from their 16 games played so far,
Celtic's total of 35 points from their 16 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee United | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 9 |
| Celtic | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 15 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been an indifferent run of form for the Terrors of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Celtic, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Dundee United | Unbeaten in the last 3 home games. |
| Celtic | 3 successive away victories. 4 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 7 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here