FM Preview: Celtic v Dundee United 01 May 2011

Last updated : 30 April 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Celtic v Dundee United fixture

Dundee United face a trip to Celtic at Celtic Park at lunchtime on Sunday, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The The Terrors will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them taste defeat on 53 occasions, and draw 27, from the 88 games played.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
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
2009/2010 Sun 22 Nov Dundee Utd. 2 - 1 Celtic Scottish Premier
2009/2010 Sat 12 Sep Celtic 1 - 1 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

Celtic could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. During these games, The Bhoys have smashed 14 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 1.

Dundee United have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The The Terrors's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Celtic's total of 80 points from their 33 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.

Dundee United's total of 55 points from their 34 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
Celtic 6 5 1 0 13 1 16
Dundee United 6 3 0 3 10 13 9

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FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the The Bhoys, as the The Terrors have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Celtic 11 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 6 matches.
Dundee United 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here