Dundee Utd v Celtic: team news, referee details, KO time & where to watch | OneFootball

Celtic face Dundee United on Saturday afternoon as Brendan Rodgers’ side go for four in a row. Celtic have had to wait for the opportunity to secure the title over the last few weeks but have their opportunity to do so when they face Jim Goodwin’s Dundee United.

Celtic are unbeaten in their last 22 meetings against United, which bodes well as Celtic look to secure the long required to confirm the club’s 13th title in 14 seasons. Celtic have won the title twice at Tannadice. Ange Postecoglou’s side confirmed the title in May 2022 with a draw against United. Back in 2008, Gordon Strachan’s team secured 3IAR with a dramatic title win in Tayside.

Celtic title party at Tannadice, May 2022. Photo Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)

Team News

Brendan has confirmed that there are no fresh injury concerns for the game. Yang, Kasper Schmeichel remain sidelined and won’t be in action.

Sinisalo will start in goals.

In defence, Alistair Johnston will start at right back with Greg Taylor at left back. Cameron Carter-Vickers and Liam Scales will in the heart of the defence.

Expect an unchanged midfield of Callum McGregor, Arne Engels and Reo Hatate.

Adam Idah of Celtic celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal during the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup Semi Final match between St Johnstone and Celtic at Hampden Park on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Adam Idah will likely retain his place to start in attack. Daizen Maeda and James Forrest will likely continue in the wide areas with Jota and Nicolas Kühn looking to influence the game from the bench.

Predicted XI: Sinisalo; Taylor, Scales, CCV, Johnston; McGregor, Hatate, Engels; Maeda, Idah, Forrest.

Referee Details

Experienced referee Don Robertson has been handed the whistle for the title decider. The 38-year-old will be assisted by David Roome and Ross Nelson.

Meanwhile at Clydesdale House, Greg Aitken is on VAR duties with Graeme Leslie assisting.

Kick Off Time

The game kicks off at 12:30pm (Celtic Park Time).

Celtic supporters in festive spirits at Tannadice, Dundee Utd v Celtic, Sunday 22 December 2024. Photo Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)

Where to Watch

The game will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event and Football. Chris Sutton and Co will be on air from 11:30am.

Celtic TV subscribers outside Britain & Ireland will be able to tune in for the action from Tannadice.

Come on Celtic!