FootyMAD Glasgow Celtic match preview

Last updated : 15 August 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Glasgow Celtic v Dundee United fixture

Dundee Utd face a trip to Glasgow Celtic at Celtic Park on Saturday evening, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Tangerines will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 45 and win only 8 of the 73 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2003, with Celtic running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a Scottish League Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Thu 06 FebCeltic3 - 0Dundee UtdSLC
2002/2003Wed 29 JanCeltic2 - 0Dundee UtdSPL
2002/2003Sun 10 NovDundee Utd0 - 2CelticSPL
2002/2003Sat 17 AugCeltic5 - 0Dundee UtdSPL
2001/2002Sat 16 MarCeltic1 - 0Dundee UtdSPL
2001/2002Sat 29 DecDundee Utd0 - 4CelticSPL
2001/2002Sat 20 OctCeltic5 - 1Dundee UtdSPL

Recent respective form guides

Glasgow Celtic have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the The Bhoys in those games, with 6 conceded.

Dundee Utd have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Tangerines's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Celtic see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 1 points from their 1 games played so far, Dundee Utd see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 0 points from their 1 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Celtic651021616
Dundee Utd62137117

FootyMad's prediction ...

Dundee Utd have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Celtic may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Celtic Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 8 matches.
Dundee Utd Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.