FootyMAD's Dundee United match preview

Last updated : 11 September 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 52 and drawing 25 of the 85 games played.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Celtic Park was less than a year ago, in May 2009, the The Bhoys carving out a narrow 2-1 victory 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:
2008/2009Tue 12 MayCeltic2-1Dundee Utd.SPL
2008/2009Sun 22 MarDundee Utd.2 - 2CelticSPL
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

Recent respective form guides

Celtic have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the The Bhoys in those games, with 6 conceded.

The The Terrors have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Celtic's total of 9 points from their 3 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier. Dundee Utd.'s total of 7 points from their 3 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Celtic640212812
Dundee Utd.63126710

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the The Bhoys. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Celtic 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Dundee Utd. 5 games since last defeat.