FootyMAD's Dundee United match preview

Last updated : 02 January 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Celtic v Dundee United fixture

Celtic prepare to entertain Dundee United at Celtic Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Bhoys are clearly on top, winning 51 and drawing 23 of the 82 games played.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Celtic Park was less than a year ago, in March 2008, when they played out a goalless draw 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:
2008/2009Sun 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
2006/2007Sat 31 MarDundee Utd.1 - 1CelticSPL
2006/2007Tue 26 DecCeltic2 - 2Dundee Utd.SPL

Recent respective form guides

Celtic are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, The The Bhoys have scored 10 and conceded 2 during this period.

Dundee Utd. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The The Terrors's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.

Celtic are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 20 games giving them a return of 50 points. Dundee Utd. find themselves in a respectable 3rd position, courtesy of the 34 points they have accumulated from 20 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Celtic64118313
Dundee Utd.63309412

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Bhoys are in a rich vein of form at home as of late, but the one that FootyMad has marked this down as one of their banker draws, taking into account the quality of the opposition. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Celtic Unbeaten in the last 11 home games.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Dundee Utd. Undefeated in last 3 away games.
7 games since last defeat.