Preview: Celtic Looks to Continue Title Push at Dundee United

GLASGOW, Scotland (Interstat) — Celtic aims to maintain its momentum in the Scottish Premiership title race when it visits a Dundee United side seeking a repeat of recent home success Sunday at Tannadice Park.

The match, scheduled for March 22, 2026, pits a visiting Celtic squad in strong form against a Dundee United team with proven capability to upset the Glasgow giants on their own ground.

Celtic arrives after a commanding 3-1 victory over Motherwell last weekend, extending a run that includes a crucial 1-0 win at Rangers on March 8. Manager Ange MacKay’s side has won seven of its last eight domestic matches, the lone blemish a shocking 4-0 defeat at Aberdeen on Feb. 28. The team’s attack has been potent, averaging over two goals per game during this stretch.

Dundee United, managed by Tam Courts, is coming off a 2-2 draw with city rival Dundee. Its form has been inconsistent, with two wins, two draws and two losses in its last six league outings. However, its most notable result this season provides a blueprint for Sunday: a 2-1 home victory over Celtic on Dec. 17, 2025.

The head-to-head record this season is split. Celtic responded to that December loss with a emphatic 4-0 home win over United on Jan. 10, highlighting the unpredictable nature of this fixture.

A statistical projection from Interstat forecasts a comfortable 4-1 victory for Celtic.

For Celtic, the match is a must-win to keep pressure on league leaders Rangers. Key striker Kyogo Furuhashi, who scored twice against Motherwell, will be central to their plans.

Dundee United, currently mid-table, will rely on the home crowd and the counter-attacking strategy that proved successful in December. Forward Tony Watt, who scored in the derby draw, will be a primary threat.

Celtic’s schedule intensifies after this match, with a derby at Dundee and home fixtures against St. Mirren and Ross County in early April. Dundee United faces a daunting trip to Rangers on April 4, followed by a home match against Livingston.

Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. local time at Tannadice Park.