FootyMAD's Celtic match preview

Last updated : 21 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Dundee United v Celtic fixture

Dundee Utd. prepare to entertain Celtic at Tannadice Park on Sunday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 39 of the 80 previous games, with the The Terrors winning just 24.

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

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Wed 28 JanCeltic0 - 0Dundee Utd.SLGC
2008/2009Sat 03 JanCeltic2 - 2Dundee Utd.SPL
2008/2009Sun 17 AugDundee Utd.1-1CelticSPL
2007/2008Thu 22 MayDundee Utd.0 - 1CelticSPL
2007/2008Wed 12 MarCeltic0 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2007/2008Wed 26 DecDundee Utd.0 - 2CelticSPL
2007/2008Sat 29 SepCeltic3 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL

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. While The Terrors have scored 7, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

Celtic have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The The Bhoys's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Dundee Utd.'s 43 points from 29 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 5th position. Celtic are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 28 games giving them a return of 63 points.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.6123685
Celtic632112311

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Dundee Utd.'s indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Celtic. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Celtic 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.