Dundee Utd will take on Celtic in the Scottish Premiership on Wednesday, 17 December, in a huge match for the new Celtic manager, Wilfried Nancy.
The Frenchman has taken charge of three Celtic matches so far, and has incredibly managed to lose all three, including in the League Cup final on Sunday afternoon.
As part of this week's round of Scottish Premiership betting tips, check out our Dundee Utd vs Celtic prediction below.
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Dundee Utd vs Celtic prediction: More misery for Nancy
Key Stats
- Celtic have zero wins from three matches under Wilfied Nancy.
- Celtic have failed to win three of their seven Scottish Premiership away matches this season.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in three of Dundee Utd's last four matches.
Correct score prediction: Dundee Utd 1-1 Celtic
While Dundee Utd haven't been winning many games recently, they have been difficult to beat at home. Considering the start he has made, Nancy wouldn't be too disappointed with a point at Tannadice.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Too close to call
- HOME: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
- DRAW: 19/5 (4.80) 20.8%
- AWAY: 4/9 (1.44) – 69.2%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Dundee Utd vs Celtic odds indicate that Celtic will run out as comfortable winners on Wednesday night, which raises questions around whether the bookies have been paying any attention to Scottish football for the last week. Ladbrokes have given Celtic a 69.2% chance of winning the match, while Dundee Utd have been given a 15.4% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Celtic dominance
Celtic have an utterly dominant recent record against Dundee Utd, and the Bhoys come into this match in the midst of a 23-match unbeaten streak in matches against the Terrors (18 wins, five draws). Dundee Utd's last win over Celtic was back in December 2014.
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Dundee Utd preview: Searching for goals
Dundee Utd are perhaps in need of a shake-up at the top of the pitch as goals have proven hard to come by in recent weeks. On the injury front, the Terrors are set to be without Yevhenii Kucherenko, Isaac Pappoe, Panutche Camara, and Dario Naamo.
Predicted lineup: Richards (GK), Iovu, Esselink, Graham, Strain, Stephenson, Sibbald, Ferry, Moller, Dolcek, Ahmed
Last five results
- Dundee Utd 0-0 Motherwell
- St. Mirren 2-0 Dundee Utd
- Dundee Utd 2-2 Rangers
- Kilmarnock 1-1 Dundee Utd
- Dundee Utd 0-3 Falkirk
Celtic preview: The pressure is on
Wilfried Nancy will be tempted to change his entire starting XI for this one, but the Frenchman will likely resist wholesale changes. Some decisions are out of his hands, as Alistair Johnston, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Jota, Callum Osmand, Marcelo Sarrachi and Kelechi Iheanacho are all injured, and Sebastian Tounekti is away at AFCON.
Predicted lineup: Schmeichel (GK), Donovan, Trusty, Scales, Tierney, McGregor, Engels, Hatate, Maeda, Kenny, Forrest
Last five results
- St. Mirren 3-1 Celtic
- Celtic 0-3 Roma
- Celtic 1-2 Hearts
- Celtic 1-0 Dundee
- Hibernian 1-2 Celtic
Player to watch: Callum McGregor
As the Celtic captain, it will be up to Callum McGregor to try and steer the club through what is unquestionably an uncomfortable period. The 32-year-old has been a regular at Celtic for more than a decade now, but question marks are now beginning to appear next to his name for the first time.