Celtic Park | Scottish Premiership | Monday, August 3 | 7:30pm BST
Gunning for their sixth successive title, BetVictor News delivers the in-depth Celtic vs Dundee preview – including the score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, latest odds, the best betting angles and more.
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Celtic Vs Dundee Preview
After their dramatic final day win over Hearts in the 2025-26 campaign – landing a record extending 56th title in the process – Celtic will be aiming for more success in the new season. The Bhoys already know a win in Glasgow will put them two points ahead of Rangers.
The Gers drew 1-1 with Dundee United on Friday night which has already tilted the pendulum in the Hoops favour. Ahead of the game, the Celtic vs Dundee odds strongly point towards a home win.
As for the Dee, they will be hoping to carry on where they left off after a strong finish to 2025-26. Under the guidance of Steven Pressley, the Dark Blues recorded three wins from their last four to finish well clear of the relegation zone.
Celtic Vs Dundee H2H Record
Celtic and Dundee have faced each other 107 times across all competitions with the Bhoys boasting a total of 86 wins. The Dee have won this fixture just five times with a total of 16 stalemates being played out.
In the 2025-26 season, the Hoops won three of the four clashes which included an extra-time win in the SFA Cup. Legendary striker Henrik Larsson is the highest goalscorer in this fixture. The super Swede netted 15 times against the Dark Blues.
Celtic vs Dundee H2H record:
- Celtic wins – 86
- Draws – 16
- Dundee wins – 5
Celtic Vs Dundee Team News
Record signing Kasper Hogh is in line to make his Scottish Premiership debut but may have to do so from the bench. The Danish international moved to Celtic Park for £11million from Bodo/Glimt on July 28. On the injury front, Jota and Johnny Kenny are still absent.
Meanwhile, Dundee are set to give debut’s to Ryan Finnigan, Idris Odutayo and Alan Forrest. However, it’ll likely be the former that is unleashed from the off. Kieran O’Hara should start in goal with captain Simon Murray leading the line.
Celtic Vs Dundee Predicted Lineups
Celtic predicted lineup:
Sinisalo; Donovan, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Tierney; McGregor, Hatate, Engels; Forrest, Duran, Tounekti
Dundee predicted lineup:
O’Hara; Wright, Astley, Donnelly, Halliday; Bevan, Finnigan, Reilly, Hamilton, Jones; Murray
Celtic Vs Dundee TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
Celtic vs Dundee is available to watch live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football, and Sky Sports Ultra HDR (kick-off 7:30pm). Live streaming is available via the Sky Go app, Sky Sports app, Virgin TV Go or via a NOW sports membership. Followers can also tune in via BBC Radio Scotland.
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Celtic Vs Dundee Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- This will be the 108th competitive meeting between the sides.
- Celtic stats – The Bhoys have lost just once to Dundee since the 2000-01 season.
- Dundee stats – The Dee beat Celtic 2-0 in their opening league clash in 2025-26.
Top Betting Angles for Celtic vs Dundee
Over 3.5 goals: Celtic will be aiming for a statement win and new signing Kasper Hogh will want to start his Hoops career with a bang. Online at 5/6.
BTTS (Yes): Has landed in the last two H2H meetings. Available at 31/40.
Anytime goalscorers: Camilo Duran (4/6), Kasper Hogh (7/10) and James Forrest (13/10) are worth considering.
Celtic Vs Dundee Prediction
Martin O’Neil’s side will be tasked with hitting the ground running and it’s hard to envisage that not happening in Glasgow on Monday. And that is with Dundee perhaps having the stronger preparations having played four League Cup fixtures already.
Prediction: Celtic 3-1 Dundee
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