Dundee United vs Celtic: match statistics
Dundee United vs Celtic: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Dundee United played against Celtic in Premiership (Scotland). The game was played on December 17, 2025. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Dundee United has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Celtic has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Dundee United scores 1.31 goals per game and allows 1.56. Celtic scores 1.67 and allows 0.73. Games in this league average 2.60 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Dundee United's games and 33% of Celtic's. The Over 2.5 rates are 44% and 53%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Celtic has the higher season xG average, 1.90 to 1.40 per game. Dundee United takes 12.3 shots per game, while Celtic takes 16.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Dundee United leads at halftime in 31% of its games and scores 0.69 goals per game after halftime. Celtic leads at halftime in 33% and scores 1.07 after halftime.
When the teams score
Dundee United's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). For Celtic, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premiership games average 2.60 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Dundee United | Celtic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Celtic is 300% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Dundee United · 2.4 pts / game - Celtic
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Celtic is 27% better for: goals scored per game.
1.31 goals / game - Dundee United · 1.67 goals / game - Celtic
Celtic is 114% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.56 goals / game - Dundee United · 0.73 goals / game - Celtic
Dundee United scores in 69% of games (11 of 16 meczów), while Celtic keeps a clean sheet in 60% (9 of 15 meczów).
Celtic scores in 80% of games (12 of 15 meczów), while Dundee United keeps a clean sheet in 19% (3 of 16 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Dundee United
Over / Under - Celtic
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Celtic is 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.19 pts / game - Dundee United · 1.53 pts / game - Celtic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Dundee United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 19%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Celtic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Dundee United
Celtic
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Dundee United | Liga | Celtic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.88 | 2.60 | ▼ 2.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 50% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 44% | 52% | • 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 30% | ▲ 60% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 94% | 76% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 80% | ▼ 73% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Dundee United vs Celtic?
The Premiership match finished Dundee United 2:1 Celtic. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Dundee United vs Celtic?
Dundee United score 1.31 goals per game on average and Celtic 1.67. The Premiership average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Dundee United's matches and 33% of Celtic's.
What form are Dundee United and Celtic in?
Over the last 5 games Dundee United have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Celtic 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Dundee United vs Celtic?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.