Dundee UTD v Celtic betting tips, predictions, lineups and odds (Scottish Premier League - 15.1.2016)

Tuesday, 20 October 2020 18:11
Written by Simon Bettarini

It’s top versus bottom as Dundee United host Celtic at Tannadice Park in the Scottish Premier League on Friday night.. This article contains our DUNDEE UTD v CELTIC betting preview with the best tips and predictions, team news, lineups, enhanced odds, bookie bonuses and no deposit free bets on the clash!

DUNDEE UTD v CELTIC BETTING PREVIEW

Dundee United are in a real state this season having picked up just ten points so far in the league and trailing second bottom Kilmarnock by eleven points. They have won only two of 21 league fixtures this term. The Arabs won their first game in ten last weekend as they made it through to the next round of the cup against League 1 opposition Airdrieonians.

In recent weeks they have brought in Sinama-Pongolle, Guy Demel, Kawashima and Finnish striker Riku Riski. Anyway, Sinama-Pongolle is injured and Demel is suspended for this tie. Defender Mark Durnan is also suspended, but Paul Paton has returned to full training.

Being knocked out both the Champions League and Europa League before Christmas has piled the pressure on manager Ronny Deila but Celtic hold a three point lead at the top of the SPL table as they have won 14 and drawn four of 20 league matches. The Hoops strolled past Stranraer (3-0) in the Scottish Cup last Saturday.

The Hoops have a few absentees with Charlie Mulgrew, Ryan Christie, Scott Brown and Bitton all missing. They welcomed back Leigh Griffiths in the cup while Derdryck Boyata and midfielder Stuart Armstrong are also available after shaking off hamstring and back issues. Foalkeeper Craig Gordon and striker Nadir Ciftci return from suspension.

This is the third meeting between the sides this season and Celtic have cruised to victory in both games: 3-1 at Tannadice and 5-0 at Celtic Park.