Celtic will face Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership at Tannadice Park on Sunday.
Celtic has the second-best away record in the league, while Dundee United has struggled at home, winning only four matches.
A victory for Celtic could see them move ahead of Rangers into second place and narrow the gap to league leaders Hearts to just two points.
Dundee United vs Celtic – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Sunday, 22nd March
- Kick-off: 12:30pm BST
- Venue: Calforth Construction Arena
- Last Meeting: Celtic 4-0 Dundee United, Scottish Premiership, 10th January 2026
Dundee United Team News
Dundee United will be without midfielder Craig Sibbald due to a hamstring injury.
Isaac Pappoe is sidelined with a knee injury, and centre-back Bert Esselink is unlikely to play as he continues recovery, although he was on the bench for recent matches.
Kristijan Trapanovski is also doubtful after his knee issue against Falkirk.
Amar Fatah will start on the left wing and has scored seven goals this season, including in his last two league games.
Celtic Team News
Celtic continues to miss Arne Engels, Callum Osmand, Alistair Johnston, Adam Montgomery, Cameron Carter-Vickers, and Jota due to injuries.
Callum McGregor, who missed the last two games, is expected to return. Martin O’Neill is optimistic about his fitness for this match.
Kasper Schmeichel is out for the season and could be sidelined for up to a year following confirmation of the need for two surgeries.
Auston Trusty may rejoin the squad if Benjamin Arthur is placed on the bench.
Midfielder Benjamin Nygren has scored 15 goals this season, making him the second-highest scorer in the league and leading in goal involvement with 19 contributions.
Form
Dundee United: DLWLD
Dundee United remains in a tough position in the lower half of the table as the split approaches. They are coming off a 2-2 draw in the recent Dundee derby at Dens Park, where they lost a two-goal lead in injury time, highlighting defensive issues.
Celtic: WDWDW
Celtic enters this match with a strong league record, remaining unbeaten in recent games and keeping hopes alive for the Premiership title. Their last game ended in a 3-1 victory against Motherwell, bringing them to 61 points, just two behind leaders Hearts, while also outpacing third-placed Rangers, who have 60 points.
Predicted Lineups
Dundee United: Brewer; Iovu, Graham, Keresztes; Stephenson, Sevelj, Agyei, Ferry; Farrugia, Fatah; Watters
Celtic: Sinisalo; Donovan, Arthur, Scales, Tierney; Oxlade-Chamberlain, Hatate; Hyun-Jun, Nygren, Maeda; Cvancara
How to Watch Dundee United vs Celtic?
Fans in the UK can catch the match live on Sky Sports.
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