Celtic have a golden opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership to a commanding 13 points as they prepare to host Dundee at Celtic Park.
Brendan Rodgers’ men wasted no time shaking off their midweek Champions League heartbreak, a 4-2 loss to Aston Villa, by cruising past Motherwell at Fir Park on Sunday. Goals from Daizen Maeda, Adam Idah, and fresh arrival Jota ensured a comfortable victory, stretching their advantage over second-place Rangers to double digits.
Meanwhile, Dundee head into this one licking their wounds after a brutal 6-0 drubbing at the hands of Hearts. Manager Tony Docherty was so unimpressed that he scrapped his players’ scheduled day off, demanding a response when they take the field on Wednesday.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Celtic vs. Dundee live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Scottish Premiership match in the U.S.:
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This game is not available for live TV broadcast or live streaming in the US. However, other select Celtic FC and Scottish Premiership games are available for live stream on Paramount+, which is offering a FREE trial for new subscribers.
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What time does Celtic vs. Dundee kick off?
This Scottish Premiership clash takes place at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland and kicks off on Wednesday, February 5 at 7:45 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wed, Feb. 5 | 2:45 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wed, Feb. 5 | 1:45 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wed, Feb. 5 | 12:45 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wed, Feb. 5 | 11:45 a.m. |
Celtic vs. Dundee lineups, team news
Celtic head into this one with a nearly clean bill of health, as James Forrest remains the only absentee due to injury. That gives Brendan Rodgers the luxury of picking from a fully-fit squad for his starting XI.
With Kyogo Furuhashi now plying his trade at Rennes, Adam Idah has stepped up as Celtic’s go-to man up top. The Irish forward has been in red-hot form, bagging three goals in his last two outings, making him a nailed-on starter for this clash.
Meanwhile, fans at Celtic Park will be eager to catch a glimpse of Jota back in green and white. However, given that he hasn’t gone the full 90 minutes in a match since May 2024 with Al Ittihad, he’ll likely have to settle for a spot on the bench to start.
Anthony Ralston might just hold onto his spot at right-back, keeping Alistair Johnston waiting in the wings. Meanwhile, the rest of Celtic’s backline is expected to remain unchanged, with Cameron Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty, and Greg Taylor forming the defensive unit.
Celtic predicted XI (4-3-3 right to left): Schmeichel (GK) — Ralston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Taylor — McCowan, McGregor, Hatate — Kuhn, Idah, Maeda.
Injured: Forrest
Suspended: None
On the Dundee side of things, Billy Koumetio (unspecified), Joe Shaughnessy (knee), and Scott Fraser (groin) are all nursing injuries, though they’re expected to be back in action later this month.
After suffering a brutal 6-0 drubbing at the hands of Hearts, manager Tony Docherty is likely to shake things up in his lineup. That could open the door for Finlay Robertson, Sebastian Palmer-Houlden, and Ziyad Larkeche to step in and make their mark.
Dundee predicted XI (3-3-3-1 right to left): Carson (GK) — Astley, C Robertson, Donnelly — Ingram, Sylla, Cameron, Larkeche — Palmer-Houlden, F Robertson — Murray.
Injured: Koumetiom Shaughnessy, Fraser
Suspended: None
Celtic vs. Dundee prediction
Celtic have turned their home turf into a fortress this season, refusing to taste defeat in league action at Celtic Park. With the crowd buzzing for Jota’s return and Dundee’s woeful track record in Glasgow, all signs point to a smooth-sailing victory for the hosts.
- Prediction: Celtic 3-0 Dundee
Scottish Premiership fixture schedule this week
All times in ET
Wednesday, February 6
- Celtic vs. Dundee (2:45 p.m.)
