FootyMAD's Dundee United match preview

Last updated : 02 October 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Dundee United v Glasgow Celtic fixture

Celtic face a trip to Dundee United at Tannadice Park on Sunday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 33 of the 72 previous games, with the hosts winning just 24.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in November 2003, where Celtic annihilated the The Bhoys 1 - 5 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:
2003/2004Sun 16 MayCeltic2 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2003/2004Sat 14 FebCeltic2 - 1Dundee Utd.SPL
2003/2004Sat 22 NovDundee Utd.1 - 5CelticSPL
2003/2004Sat 16 AugCeltic5 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2002/2003Thu 06 FebCeltic3 - 0Dundee Utd.SLC
2002/2003Wed 29 JanCeltic2 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2002/2003Sun 10 NovDundee Utd.0 - 2CelticSPL

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 The Terrors, with 7 goals against.

Celtic have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The The Bhoys's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 12 goals for and 10 against.

Dundee Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 6 points from their 7 games played so far, Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 7 games giving them a return of 19 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee Utd.6312141210
Celtic631218910

FootyMad's prediction ...

A creditable return from recent away games for The Bhoys could well see them head back from Tannadice Park with a share of the spoils, think the FootyMad panel. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Dundee Utd.Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
CelticNot won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.