Celtic v Dundee: Prediction, Tips and Odds

At the second time of asking Celtic play host to Dundee in the Scottish Premiership on Wednesday, with the Bhoys looking to extend their lead at the top of the standings to 13 points.

This fixture was originally scheduled to take place on Saturday 25th January, but it was postponed due to damage caused at Celtic Park by Storm Eowyn.

Celtic v Dundee betting tips and predictions

Celtic win to nil - 5/6

Celtic appear to be on a relentless march towards a fourth successive Scottish Premiership title and it is difficult to envisage Dundee disrupting that path this midweek.

Brendan Rodgers' side have been near perfect at home this season, winning 10 and drawing one of their 11 league games at Celtic Park, while they are unbeaten in all competitions on their own patch since going down to Hearts in December 2023.

Not only are Celtic winning nearly all of their games on home turf, they are doing so without even conceding, as all 10 of their league victories at Celtic Park this season have been backed up by a clean sheet.

That is an impressive record, although it is worth noting the Bhoys have only kept one clean-sheet across their last six games in all competitions, a run that includes a 3-3 draw at Dundee in the middle of last month.

Indeed, only a 93rd-minute penalty from Arne Engels stopped Celtic from losing that game and that should give Dundee some hope for their trip to Glasgow, although they are heading into the contest following a disastrous weekend result.

Tony Docherty's side were thrashed 6-0 at home by Hearts on Saturday, an unprecedented scoreline, as they were unbeaten in four games across league and cup heading into that fixture.

However, given the close nature of the middle part of the Premiership standings, the defeat has left them 10th, just a place and point above the relegation play-off position.

The nature of Saturday's defeat will have no doubt dented Dundee's confidence and they will be determined to keep things as tight as possible at Celtic Park.

That may be easier said than done given Celtic's near-perfect home record and the hosts should win this, while a lack of ambition from Dundee will also increase the likelihood of another home clean sheet for the league leaders.

Jota to score at any time - 1/1

Celtic were busy towards the end of the winter transfer window, with Jeffrey Schlupp joining on loan from Crystal Palace and both Kyogo Furuhashi and Luis Palma heading for the exit door.

Another player who arrived at Celtic Park was Portuguese winger Jota, returning for a second spell at the club just 18 months on from his departure for Al-Ittihad.

Jota was a firm fans favourite during his first spell in Scotland, scoring 28 goals and providing a further 26 assists in 83 appearances for Celtic across all competitions.

He picked up exactly where he left off on his second debut for the club - Sunday's 3-1 Premiership success at Motherwell.

Coming off the bench, Jota put the seal on that victory for the Bhoys, netting his side's third goal with just about the last kick of the game.

The 25-year-old will now be eager to have his say on Wednesday, during what will be his first appearance at Celtic Park since May 2023.

Jota has scored two goals in two previous appearances against Dundee and it would be no surprise to see him mark his return to Celtic Park with another strike.

Mohamed Sylla to be booked - 7/2

Like most teams that visit Celtic Park, Dundee are likely going to have to do a lot of chasing out of possession and that will almost inevitably lead to them committing more than their fair share of fouls.

One player who may fall particularly foul of the referee is defensive midfielder Mohamed Sylla, who has given away a team-high 33 free-kicks in the Premiership this season, 11 more than anyone else in the Dundee squad.

Sylla has also picked up six yellow cards in the league, including two in one match against Kilmarnock in October as he was sent off.

The Frenchman, who arrived at Dundee from Hartlepool United in the summer of 2023, was also booked on his last visit to Celtic Park earlier in the season and he may suffer the same fate on Wednesday.

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Celtic v Dundee odds

Celtic - 1/10
Draw - 17/2
Dundee - 22/1

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