Dundee United will look to put a dent in Celtic's title aspirations on Sunday, 22 March, when they welcome the Bhoys to Tannadice.
As things stand, Celtic trail Hearts by just two points and with eight games of the season still to play, they will have full confidence that they can deny the Jambos.
For Dundee United, the match is about nothing more than professional pride. They are too far away from the top six to mount a challenge for Europe and too far clear of the relegation zone to be worried about Championship football.
Before taking a look at the rest of today's betting tips, check out our Dundee United vs Celtic prediction below.
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Dundee United vs Celtic key stats
- Celtic have won four of their last five matches in all competitions.
- Dundee United have won just one of their last six matches in all competitions.
- More than two goals have been scored in each of the last four meetings between the two clubs.
Dundee United vs Celtic preview: Visitors to step it up a gear
| Dundee United | vs | Celtic |
|---|---|---|
| 7th | Position | 2nd |
| 34 | Points | 61 |
| 38 | Goals For | 56 |
| 48 | Goals Against | 32 |
| 4 | Clean Sheets | 12 |
| 8th | Home Rank | 2nd |
| 7th | Away Rank | 2nd |
Celtic have been below par for the majority of the season in terms of performances, but if they can get themselves together for these final eight matches, then there is every chance that they will win a record-breaking 56th Scottish Premiership title in May.
The indications in recent weeks have been positive if you're a Celtic fan. The Scottish Cup win over Rangers could turn out to be the moment the players and fans started to believe again, and they played their best football in months in last week's 3-1 win over Motherwell.
While Hearts are beginning to show nerves at the summit, Celtic are seemingly getting stronger, which isn't a huge surprise given how many times they have been here before.
Dundee United have lost 22 points from winning positions in the Scottish Premiership this season.
On Sunday, Martin O'Neill will be without Kasper Schmeichel, Callum McGregor, Arne Engels, Callum Osmand, Alistair Johnston, Jota, Adam Montgomery and Cameron Carter-Vickers.
As for the hosts, they will still be reeling after letting a 2-0 lead slip in injury time against their bitter rivals, Dundee.
That draw means they remain two points clear of Dundee in the league table, and finishing above them and claiming local bragging rights is all that they have left to play for after being dumped out of the Scottish Cup at the beginning of the month.
Celtic have been the best away team in the division since Martin O'Neill's appointment.
Although their overall record against Celtic is dire, they have already beaten the Bhoys at Tannadice this season, which should give them some confidence going into Sunday.
Their injury situation isn't as bleak as their opponents', with Craig Sibbald and Isaac Pappoe their only absentees. An unchanged XI from last week would not be a shock, given that they were excellent until the 94th minute.
Dundee United vs Celtic form guide & betting tips
| Dundee United | vs | Celtic |
|---|---|---|
| D-L-W-L-D | Form | W-D-W-W-W |
| 6 | Points | 10 |
| 9th | Form Table | 1st |
| 5 | Goals For | 11 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 8 |
Whispers predicts: Dundee United 0-3 Celtic
Celtic put three past Motherwell last weekend, and they are a team superior to Dundee United. What's more, the Bhoys have only conceded in one of their last seven matches against Dundee United. Therefore, Celtic to win to nil at 2/1 is a brilliant price.
There always seems be goals when these two teams meet (12 in the last three meetings). Over 2.5 goals has been priced at 8/15.
Tomas Cvancara opened his Celtic account last weekend, and he is priced at 13/10 to score anytime with Bet365.
> Anytime goalscorer - Tomas Cvancara at 13/10 | Likelihood: Possible
> Result - Celtic to nil at 2/1 | Likelihood: Probable
> Total goals - Over 2.5 at 8/15| Likelihood: Probable