Celtic will look to continue their excellent run of form when they travel to Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday.
Brendan Rodgers’ side defeated bitter rivals Rangers 5-4 on penalties (after it ended 3-3 after extra time) to win the Scottish League Cup. They are on a nine-game winning streak in the league and top the rankings.
Dundee United on the other hand come into this game on the back of a 4-3 defeat to Motherwell, ending their five-game unbeaten run in the Premiership.
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.
Dundee United vs. Celtic live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Scottish Premiership match in the U.S.:
TV channel: —
Live stream: Paramount+
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States. Streaming options are available on Paramount+, which is currently offering a 7-day FREE trial to new members.
What time does Dundee United vs. Celtic kick off?
This Scottish Premiership clash takes place at the Tannadice Park in Dundee, Scotland and kicks off on Sunday, December 22 at 12:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, Dec. 22 | 7:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, Dec. 22 | 6:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, Dec. 22 | 5:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, Dec. 22 | 4:00 a.m. |
Dundee United vs. Celtic lineups, team news
Rodgers could make some changes to the lineup, which played 120 minutes in their League Cup win. Therefore, Liam Scales, Arne Engels and Alex Valle have a strong chance of starting.
Odin Thiago Holm is the only absentee for Celtic due to a calf injury which sees him sidelined for the next few weeks.
Celtic predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Schmeichel (GK) — Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Valle — Engels, McGregor, Hatate — Kuhn, Idah, Forrest.
Injured: Thiago Holm
Suspended: None
Dundee United are unlikely to make too many changes despite their defeat to Motherwell, with Jim Goodwin’s side putting up a strong display in the loss.
The hosts will be without Craig Sibbald who has been sidelined since October. Matt Talby is in excellent form and should once again lead Dundee United’s frontline
Dundee United predicted XI (3-5-2, right to left): Walton (GK) — Adegboyega, Gallagher, Holt — Strain, Stephenson, Sevelj, Babunski, Middleton — Dalby, Moult.
Injured: Sibbald
Suspended: None
Dundee United vs. Celtic Prediction
Celtic come into this match holding the bragging rights, as they are unbeaten in their last 19 meetings with Dundee United.
The hosts have been excellent this season, but Celtic have been near perfect and should overcome Dundee United even if by the narrowest of scorelines.
- Prediction: Dundee United 1-2 Celtic
Scottish Premiership fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Friday, December 20
- Motherwell vs. Kilmarnock (2:45 p.m.)
Saturday, December 21
- Aberdeen vs. Hibernian (10:00 a.m.)
- Rangers vs. Dundee FC (10:00 a.m.)
- Ross County vs. St. Mirren (10:00 a.m.)
Sunday, December 22
- Dundee United vs. Celtic (7:00 a.m.)
- Hearts vs. St. Johnstone (10:00 a.m.)
