Dundee United will play host to Celtic at Tannadice Park on Monday when they compete in the quarter-finals of the Scotish Cup, with each teams hoping to secure a spot in the final four.
The hosts have been dominant in the league this season, currently sitting at the top of the table, but the hosts are also in good form, having only lost one of their previous eight matches.
Dundee United have recently showcased some strong performances, and that type of confidence is going to be crucial if they are to earn a place in the semi-finals of the Scottish Cup.
Tam Courts’ side have only lost one of their previous eight matches, something that has helped them climb into seventh in the Scottish Premiership table.
They will also be pleased to have received a home draw in this match, as the visitors have not lost at Celtic Park in the league, and that could provide an advantage for Dundee United.
The Terrors shared the points with Hearts in their most recent fixture, with Liam Smith and Nicky Clark both scoring in the 2-2 draw.
Celtic have been in great form recently, and despite being knocked out of the Europa Conference League, that has not changed their performances domestically.
The Hoops have already won the Scottish League Cup this season, and sit at the summit of the league table, and they shall be hoping that they can continue fighting for the treble on Monday.
Ange Postecoglou’s side have already suceeded to go through the previous two rounds, and they head into Monday’s fixture of the back of a 3-1 victory over Livingston, with Daizen Maeda and James Forrest scoring alongside a Nicky Delvin own goal, and the Hoops shall be hoping to replicate that performance against Dundee United on Monday.
Dundee United vs Celtic head to head
The two teams have previously met on 90 occasions across all competitions, where Celtic have taken 67 victories while Dundee have won five, and they have drawn in 18. Celtic have scored 209 goals and conceded 65. In their last five matches, Celtic have won three and they have drawn twice.
Celtic 3-0 Dundee United 30 12/20
Dundee United 0-0 Celtic 07/03/21
Celtic 1-1 Dundee United 26/09/21
Dundee United 0-3 Celtic 05/12/21
Celtic 1-0 Dundee United 29/01/22
Dundee United latest home form
Dundee United have recently been on a good run of form at home, having been unbeaten in their four most recent matches. Their last home defeat came January 18 when they lost 2-1 to St. Mirren in the league. In their last five, they have scored eight goals and conceded six.
Dundee United 1-2 St. Mirren 18/01/22
Dundee United 2-1 Ross County 26/01/22
Dundee United 2-0 Motherwell 09/02/22
Dundee United 1-1 Rangers 20/02/22
Dundee United 2-2 Hearts 05/03/22
Dundee United latest away form
The Terrors have recently failed to keep a good run of form away from home, having won just one of their six most recent matches. They managed to defeat Partick Thistle 1-0 in the Scottish Cup on February 12. In their last five, they have scored three goals and conceded three.
Dundee 0-0 Dundee United 01/02/22
St. Johnstone 0-0 Dundee United 05/02/22
Partick Thistle 0-1 Dundee United 12/02/22
Aberdeen 1-1 Dundee United 26/02/22
Livingston 2-1 Dundee United 02/03/22
Celtic latest home form
Celtic have recently been on a relatively good run of form at home, as they have lost just one of their ten most recent matches. They lost 3-1 to Bodo/Glimt in Europa Cnference League on February 17. In their last five matches, they have scored 13 goals and conceded five.
Celtic 3-0 Rangers 02/02/22
Celtic 4-0 Raith Rovers 13/02/22
Celtic 1-3 Bodo/Glimt 17/02/22
Celtic 3-2 Dundee 20/02/22
Celtic 2-0 St. Mirren 02/03/22
Celtic latest away form
The Hoops recently lost 2-0 to Bodo/Glimt in the Europa Conference League. However, they have been on a good run of on the road, having been unbeaten in their nine matches prior to that. In their last five away matches, they have won three, drawn one and lost one.
Motherwell 0-4 Celtic 06/02/22
Aberdeen 2-3 Celtic 09/02/22
Bodo/Glimt 2-0 Celtic 24/02/22
Hibernian 0-0 Celtic 27/02/22
Livingston 1-3 Celtic 06/03/22
Dundee United news
Dundee United recently revealed that Peter Pawlett will be out for the remainder of the season as he is set to undergo surgery for his Achilles injury.
They will also have to do without Dylan Levitt, who has a muscular issue, and Callum Butcher should continue filling in the defence.
Celtic news
Celtic confirmed that David Turnbull will be returning to training soon, after his injury during the Scottish League Cup final, but Monday’s game would come too soon for him.
Giorgos Giakoumakis could get more game time, after he made a return last weekend from the bench after a knee injury.
Prediction and Odds
Dundee United will be hoping to register a positive result on Monday given their home advantage, as they compete against one of the strongest teams in Scotland to secure a spot in the semi-finals.
However, with Celtic’s experience both offensively and defensively, we expect them to win and progress to the next stage.
Odds: 1 2.60 X 2.20 2 1.80
Probable outcomes
Dundee United 0-1 Celtic
Dundee United 0-2 Celtic
Dundee United 1-2 Celtic
Dundee United 1-3 Celtic
Dundee United 2-3 Celtic
