FootyMAD Dundee match preview

Last updated : 12 September 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Dundee v Glasgow Celtic fixture

Celtic face a trip to Dundee at Dens Park on Saturday evening, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. Only 36 defeats have been registered in the 115 games, with 56 ending in victory.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2003, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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:
2002/2003Wed 14 MayCeltic6 - 2DundeeSPL
2002/2003Sun 06 AprDundee1 - 1CelticSPL
2002/2003Sat 21 DecCeltic2 - 0DundeeSPL
2002/2003Sun 22 SepDundee0 - 1CelticSPL
2001/2002Sun 17 FebDundee0 - 3CelticSPL
2001/2002Sat 15 DecCeltic3 - 1DundeeSPL
2001/2002Sat 15 SepDundee0 - 4CelticSPL

Recent respective form guides

Dundee have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 8.

The away form of Celtic however, is much more impressive, with an unbeaten run in the last six, four of them victories. These six games have produced a glut of goals, with the The Bhoys scoring 16 and conceding 4.

Dundee find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 7 points they have accumulated from 4 games. Celtic are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 10 points from 4 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dundee641112413
Celtic651017216

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. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Dundee 4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Celtic Undefeated in last 10 away games.
Won each of the previous 5 matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.