GLASGOW, Scotland (Interstat) — Celtic opened its Scottish Premiership campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Dundee United at Celtic Park on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, delivering a performance that exceeded even the most optimistic statistical projections.

The home side dominated from the outset, translating possession and pressure into a decisive two-goal lead within the first half-hour. The breakthrough came in the 27th minute when midfielder Yang Hyunjun found the net, giving Celtic a lead it would not relinquish. Just five minutes later, the advantage was doubled as fellow midfielder Arne Engels scored to put the hosts firmly in control.

Dundee United, which began its league season with a defeat, struggled to mount any sustained response against a relentless Celtic side. The match’s only disciplinary note came in the 35th minute when Celtic defender Julián Araujo received a yellow card.

Any hope of a second-half rally from the visitors was extinguished shortly after the hour mark. Celtic forward Benjamin Nygren scored in the 63rd minute to make it 3-0, effectively sealing the result. Daizen Maeda, also a forward, added a fourth goal just six minutes later in the 69th minute to complete the scoring. Araujo was credited with an assist on one of the second-half goals.

The comprehensive win aligned with pre-match analytics but surpassed the expected margin. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 4-1 final score, while the organization’s ELO rating system gave Celtic a 98 percent probability to win. The final scoreline confirmed that dominance on the pitch.

With the result, Celtic begins its Premiership season with a win and no losses, while Dundee United starts with a loss and no wins. The records for both teams across all competitions this season are identical to their new league standings.

The victory was built on a spread of offensive contributions, with goals from two midfielders and two forwards highlighting a balanced attack. Key performances included Yang Hyunjun and Arne Engels with a goal each, and Benjamin Nygren and Daizen Maeda also scoring. Julián Araujo provided an assist from his defensive position in addition to receiving the game’s sole yellow card.

Celtic will look to build on this emphatic start in its next Premiership fixture, while Dundee United seeks to rebound from an opening-day defeat that underscored the challenge of facing the league’s top sides on their home ground.