FM Preview: Dundee United v Celtic 06 May 2012

Last updated : 05 May 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Dundee United v Celtic fixture

Celtic face a trip to Dundee United at Tannadice Park at lunchtime on Sunday, looking to further improve upon a decent past record there. So far, the Bhoys have winning 50.57% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Tannadice Park was earlier this season, where Celtic annihilated the Bhoys 0-4 in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sun 11 Mar Dundee Utd. 0-4 Celtic Scottish F.A. Cup
2011/2012 Sat 14 Jan Celtic 2 - 1 Dundee Utd. Scottish Premier
2011/2012 Sun 04 Dec Dundee Utd. 0 - 1 Celtic Scottish Premier
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

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Recent respective form guides

Dundee United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the Terrors, with 7 goals against.

Celtic's away form is equally impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. These six games have produced a glut of goals, with the Bhoys scoring 21 and conceding 4.

Dundee United's total of 53 points from their 36 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.

Celtic are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 36 games giving them a return of 90 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Dundee United 6 3 1 2 10 10 10
Celtic 6 5 0 1 16 2 15

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Celtic are in smashing form away from home at present, and Footymad sees this carrying them to a narrow victory at Dundee United. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Dundee United Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Celtic 5 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.

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