Dundee United vs Celtic Prediction: Expect a tight match at Tannadice in the early start

The Scottish Premiership splits into the top and bottom six, with all games played on Saturday afternoon. The action begins at Tannadice in the City of Discovery, where Dundee United host Celtic from 12:30, a clash you can follow live on Sky Sports Main Event.

Betfred's Frank Monkhouse previews the Terrors vs the Bhoys, highlighting the value as he gives us his Dundee United vs Celtic Predictions...

Dundee United vs Celtic Preview

The Premiership returns following a break for the semi-finals of the Scottish Cup. The curtain goes up on round 34 of 38 at Tannadice, where Dundee United play Celtic with the home team eager to break into the top three. Jim Goodwin's side have a real chance to finish as the best of the rest behind the Old Firm but know they must finish with a flurry. The locals are just three points behind third-place Hibs and can ramp up the pressure with a rare win over the champions.

Celtic started the season as hot favourites to retain the Premiership crown and they'll finally get over the line with three points this weekend. Brendan Rodgers' men travel to Dundee with their season stats showing 26 wins, three draws and four defeats. Most of their losses have come this year, and the Hoops appear to be easing off as they approach the finish line. The visitors scored a thumping win over St Johnstone in the cup on Sunday, and fans want to see another show of strength.

Dundee Utd vs Celtic Odds

The Dundee United squad enjoyed an extended break due to last weekend's semi-finals. The hosts have played just twice this month, winning both games. They opened their account for April with a battling 1-0 win over Hearts at Tynecastle, Dalby scoring on 67 minutes to sink the Jambos, who played most of the match with ten men. The Terrors followed that with another 1-0, beating St Johnstone at this venue. Interestingly, Dundee United won their last three games with the same scoreline. Another home win is priced at 10/1, and that's sure to attract attention.

Celtic travel to Tannadice knowing another win would put them out of sight. The Premiership title race was over quite some time ago, with Rangers unable to land a glove on the champions over the course of the campaign. The Hoops can afford to let their guard down, and coast to the finish line, but manager Brendan Rodgers demands his side stick with their high standards and winning form. Do you expect Celtic to win on the road and take all three points back to Glasgow? The away day is priced at 3/10, which will appear in many weekend accumulators. The draw won't go unnoticed either at 5/1.

Under 2.5 goals

Celtic scored ten goals in their last two games, putting five past Kilmarnock at home and St Johnstone at Hampden last weekend to reach another Scottish Cup final. Those wins came after the Bhoys lost 1-0 at McDiarmid Park, sparking a furious reaction from the coaching staff and fans. The visitors are solid in defence and dangerous in attack, but I don't expect another goal-fest.

The home team will make themselves difficult to break down, setting up to absorb pressure and hit on the break. Easier said than done, of course, but a bet on under 2.5 goals was the correct approach in three of the previous four meetings of these teams. Celtic won the spare 3-0 thanks to a late goal from Adam Idah. Having kept three clean sheets on the bounce, Dundee United won't simply roll over. Add under 2.5 goals to your accumulators.

Dundee United 0-2 Celtic

Regular followers of my Scottish football previews and predictions for Betfred know I've landed more than a few correct scores this season, delivering wins at big odds. Fancy another at eye-catching odds? Follow the stats and back Celtic to win 2-0 in Saturday's early kick-off, a bet that's good enough to back as a single.

Playing a 2-0 win for Celtic would've earned you a profit in half of the last four meetings of the Terrors and Bhoys, including at this venue late last season and at Parkhead earlier this year. The visitors won't get things their way and must work for the points against a well-organised and determined opponent, but they have the patience, character and quality to grind out the victory.

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