FootyMAD's Dundee United match preview

Last updated : 28 September 2007 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, having won 50 and lost only 8 of the 80 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Celtic Park was less than a year ago, in December 2006, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 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:
2006/2007Sat 31 MarDundee Utd.1 - 1CelticSPL
2006/2007Tue 26 DecCeltic2-2Dundee Utd.SPL
2006/2007Sat 14 OctDundee Utd.1 - 4CelticSPL
2005/2006Sat 28 JanCeltic3 - 3Dundee Utd.SPL
2005/2006Sun 30 OctDundee Utd.2 - 4CelticSPL
2005/2006Sat 06 AugCeltic2 - 0Dundee Utd.SPL
2004/2005Sat 28 MayCeltic1 - 0Dundee Utd.SFAC

Recent respective form guides

Celtic have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the The Bhoys, with 5 goals against.

Dundee Utd. have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. The The Terrors's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Celtic sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 16 points from their 7 games. Dundee Utd. find themselves in a respectable 4th position, courtesy of the 13 points they have accumulated from 7 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Celtic631215810
Dundee Utd.650112415

FootyMad's prediction ...

This is certainly an intriguing match for the The Bhoys, and one in which the FootyMad team are tentatively suggesting a drawn game. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Celtic Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Dundee Utd. 14 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.