FootyMAD's Glasgow Celtic match preview

Last updated : 10 September 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Glasgow Celtic v Dundee fixture

Dundee face a trip to Glasgow Celtic at Celtic Park on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having been beaten a depressing 79 out of 117 times.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2003, as the The Bhoys edged out their past their rivals by a score of 3 - 2 in a Scottish Premier match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Wed 17 MarDundee1 - 2CelticSPL
2003/2004Sat 13 DecCeltic3 - 2DundeeSPL
2003/2004Sat 13 SepDundee0 - 1CelticSPL
2002/2003Wed 14 MayCeltic6 - 2DundeeSPL
2002/2003Sun 06 AprDundee1 - 1CelticSPL
2002/2003Sat 21 DecCeltic2 - 0DundeeSPL
2002/2003Sun 22 SepDundee0 - 1CelticSPL

Recent respective form guides

Glasgow Celtic are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the The Bhoys in those games, with 5 conceded.

The Dees have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The Dees's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 11 goals for and 9 against.

Celtic are leading the way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, with their 4 games giving them a return of 12 points. Dundee see themselves just below half way in the Bank of Scotland Scottish Premier, showing a record of 4 points from their 4 games played so far,

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Celtic660015518
Dundee631213910

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Celtic is likely to be a very close encounter, but one that the Madmen sees going the way of the home team. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Celtic Won 4 successive home games.
7 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 6 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Dundee Undefeated in last 3 away games.