Dundee United vs Celtic Prediction: Celtic will keep their impressive league form intact

Scottish Premiership action at Tannadice Park will see Dundee United take on Celtic. The last meetings between these sides ended in favour of Celtic. With Dundee United's strong home record, can they break their winless run in this fixture? I will take a look at the two teams and offer the best betting options. 

Dundee United's hunger for victory this season has been on another level, and in this home fixture, I expect them to show competitiveness. While they head into this game following a defeat to Motherwell, the level at which they fought until the end of the final whistle was incredible, a game that ended 4-3.

Heading into this game, Dundee United have faced defeat only once in the last six league games. In that run, they held top sides like Rangers to a draw while defeating St. Mirren. 

In their recent home matches, Dundee United have an unbeaten run of three games. In fact, Dundee United have lost only twice in 20 competitive home matches, coming against Motherwell and Rangers. 

This season, Dundee United have the league-leading goal scorer, Sam Dalby, who is expected to lead the line in this game. With 24 points from 16 matches, Dundee United sit 5th in the standings, scoring 25 goals and conceding 19. 

I have not seen an impressive and exciting side like Celtic this season in any European League, and I believe they will keep things running. While the likes of Kyogo Furuhashi, Callum McGregor, and Nicolas-Gerit Kuhn have been crucial to their incredible success in front of goal, the level at which they perform defensively is worth the recognition. With Auston Trusty and Cameron Carter-Vickers leading the defence line, Celtic conceded just four matches in 15 league matches. 

Heading into this crucial encounter, Celtic are seated at the top of the standings with a plus-40 goal difference. With nine points clear of their closest rival, Aberdeen, a win for Celtic in this game will give them a good chance of winning the league early. 

Celtic have won the last four or five meetings between these teams. Celtic scored 19 goals in that span, while they conceded three. Dundee United's best result in their last ten matches against Celtic were draws in three encounters, while others ended in humiliating defeat. 

Celtic do not look like a side that is ready to lose, and I do not expect any shocking outcome in this Sunday fixture. While Dundee have milked a lot of goals this season, their impressive run of performances at home is what is worth recognition. Yet, I feel Celtic will do well to control the game's tempo to their advantage, with McGregor, Engels and Luke McCowan showing character. A win for Celtic in each half is a good option. Also, while the Celtic's defence is doing well, I believe they will hold Sam Dalby, which will result in a game with fewer than three goals.