Celtic vs Dundee Prediction: McGowan can be part of goal glut at Parkhead

Celtic host Dundee in the much-loved Saturday 15:00 start time with no live UK TV. Brendan Rodgers’ side play their third home game in seven days, following battling wins over Kilmarnock in the Premiership and Young Boys in the Champions League.

Dundee arrive as the underdogs but are in fine form after draws with both Rangers and Celtic in the league before knocking rivals Dundee United out of the Scottish Cup. Betfred’s Frank Monkhouse details where to find the value in his latest big match preview as he takes us through his Celtic vs Dundee Predictions...

Celtic are on a high. The club prepare for round 24 of the season, sitting on top of the Premiership and enjoying a sizeable points advantage over the chasing pack.

The Hoops have already won the League Cup, beating Rangers on penalties in last month’s final at Hampden. They also booked their place in the playoff rounds of the Champions League thanks to three draws and three wins in seven starts. Will the good times roll onto Saturday afternoon?

Dundee start the weekend seventh in the league but within touching distance of a place in the top six.

Tony Docherty’s men bus to Glasgow with two wins and a pair of draws in their previous five league starts. They’re unbeaten in three, with their last win coming in Perth against St Johnstone. Dundee will feel they have nothing to lose at Celtic Park, but can they take the points back to the City of Discovery?

Celtic vs Dundee Odds

We have a home team that’s top of the league and mixing it at an elite level in Europe against an opponent from midtable in the Premiership. The champions have won three and drawn one since losing the Old Firm derby at Ibrox earlier this year. There’s no surprise to see traders support a home win, and you can back Celtic at odds of 1/9. Tight, but there’s plenty of value waiting to be discovered.

Few teams look forward to a trip to Celtic Park, especially when the hosts are in form, but the visitors have reason to be confident. Dundee fans travel to Glasgow knowing their team is on a solid run. They held Celtic to a 3-3 draw at Dens Park 11 days ago and are fresh from a thrilling derby win over United. They also hope to take advantage of any European hangover in the home dressing room. A Dundee win is 22/1 at Betfred, with the draw 9/1.

Over 3.5 goals

With an exciting and competitive match expected, we open with a bet on Saturday’s clash to produce more than three goals from both teams combined. With this approach, it doesn’t matter which side lands the victory, the final score, or who gets the goals.

You'll make a profit if more than three goals are scored. It’s a wager that keeps you involved throughout the 90 minutes, and the odds will work well in your multiples.

Betting on over 3.5 goals would’ve landed you a return when these teams met less than a fortnight ago. It was also the correct approach in half of the last four renewals. Follow our pick and hope this game lives up to the hype, producing plenty of goals and even more talking points. Celtic vs Dundee is rarely a dull affair.

Luke McGowan to score anytime

Looking for a bet at higher odds? We’ve got you covered with a play on Greenock attacker Luke McGowan to score for his current employers against his previous side.

McGowan is a fans’ favourite at Celtic Park and has fired two goals in his last three games. He netted once in Dingwall when Celtic hammered Ross County 4-1 for his seventh goal of the season and fourth in the green and white hoops.

McGowan’s most recent strike was against Saturday’s opponents at Dens Park in that stunning six-goal draw. Luke opened the scoring that day, giving his team the lead inside five minutes.

You’ll get great odds at Betfred on him repeating the feat and scoring first at Celtic Park. But we’re happy to trust him for a goal anytime during the clash.

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Frank Monkhouse covers Scottish Football for us here at Betfred Insights. You can check out all of his work along with that of the rest of our Football Betting Tips desk on our main Football page...