Dundee will take on Celtic in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday, 19 October, in a match that will have implications at both ends of the table.
Dundee are already facing a battle to stay in the top flight this season, and a loss on Sunday could see them sink to rock bottom if Aberdeen beat St.Mirren.
Celtic, meanwhile, are currently two points behind Hearts at the top of the table, so a win would see them return to the summit if the league leaders drop points against Kilmarnock.
As part of this week's round of Scottish Premiership betting tips, check out our Dundee vs Celtic prediction below.
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Dundee vs Celtic prediction: The visitors to win with ease
Key Stats
- Celtic have scored three or more goals in eight of their last ten matches against Dundee.
- Only Livingston have conceded more goals than Dundee in the Scottish Premiership this season.
- Both teams have scored in three of the last five meetings between the two clubs.
Correct score prediction: Dundee 1-3 Celtic
Celtic haven't been as dominant as usual so far this season, but they should still have more than enough to comfortably come out on top against Dundee on Sunday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Liverpool start as favourites
- HOME: 17/2 (9.50) – 10.5%
- DRAW: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
- AWAY: 1/4 (1.25) – 80%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Dundee vs Celtic odds are what you'd expect them to be, considering the Bhoys' dominance in Scotland over the past decade. Ladbrokes have given Celtic an 80% chance of winning the match on Sunday, while Dundee have been given just a 10.5% chance of picking up all three points.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Complete Celtic dominance
Celtic have a phenomenal record against Dundee, and haven't lost a game to them in any of their last 46 meetings with the Dark Blues. Dundee did come close to breaking this streak last season, however, when they pushed Celtic all the way in a 3-3 thriller at Dens Park.
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Dundee preview: Changes are coming
After being hammered 4-0 by Aberdeen just before the international break, Dundee are expected to make several changes to their starting XI on Sunday. On a positive note, Steven Pressley has a full squad to choose from with Paul Digby now considered to be 100% match fit.
Predicted lineup: McCracken (GK), Astley, Graham, Robertson, Samuels, Jones, Congreve, Hamilton, Reilly, Hay, Murray
Last five results
- Aberdeen 4-0 Dundee
- St Mirren 1-0 Dundee
- Dundee 3-2 Livingston
- Dundee 1-1 Motherwell
- Dundee 0-2 Dundee Utd
Celtic preview: No change on the injury front
Brendan Rodgers won't be able to welcome back any of his injured players for this one, meaning the Bhoys will line up on Sunday without Alistair Johnston, Austron Trusty and Jota. Rodgers is still searching for the right formula this season, but it does feel like Celtic could click into top gear at any moment.
Predicted lineup: Schmeichel (GK), Ralston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Tierney, McGregor, McCowan, Hatate, Maeda, Iheanacho, Tounekti
Last five results
- Celtic 3-2 Motherwell
- Celtic 0-2 Braga
- Celtic 0-0 Hibernian
- Red Star 1-1 Celtic
- Partick Thistle 0-4 Celtic
Player to watch: Kelechi Iheanacho
Kelechi Iheanacho has made an impressive start to life at Celtic, scoring three goals in his first five appearances for the club. The Nigerian striker played the best football of his career under Rodgers at Leicester, and his aim will be to return to those levels this season.