Defending Scottish Premiership champions Celtic begin the 2026-27 league campaign with a home clash against Dundee FC at Celtic Park on Monday evening.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Hoops will be eager to make a winning start to their title defence after an inconsistent pre-season, while Dundee arrive with competitive matches already under their belt following a successful Scottish League Cup group stage.Although Dundee have enjoyed a positive start to the new campaign, history strongly favours Celtic in this fixture. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9872915##The Hoops have dominated recent meetings at Celtic Park and will be looking to take advantage of home support as they chase a fifth consecutive Premiership title.Kick-off: 9:30 PM (Kenyan Time), Monday 03 AugustVenue: Celtic Park, GlasgowCompetition: Scottish Premiership – Matchday 1Current Standings: Celtic – 5th (0 pts) | Dundee FC – 5th (0 pts)What a guy! Cucurella hung his WC medal around his mailman's neckQualification Implications: Both sides begin their Scottish Premiership campaign aiming to collect an important opening-day victory. Celtic are targeting another league title, while Dundee hope to establish themselves comfortably in mid-table and avoid another relegation battle.Form GuideCeltic➖ Draw vs AC Milan (2-2)➖ Draw vs Middlesbrough (1-1)❌ Loss vs Sporting Lisbon (1-4)➖ Draw vs Shelbourne (1-1)✅ Win vs Dunfermline Athletic (3-1)Dundee FC✅ Win vs Clyde (4-0)➖ Draw vs Ross County (1-1)❌ Loss vs Everton (0-4)✅ Win vs Annan Athletic (5-0)✅ Win vs Airdrieonians (4-2)Head-to-Head (Last Five Meetings)Dundee FC 1-2 Celtic (Scottish Premiership, April 2026)Celtic 2-1 Dundee FC (Scottish Cup, February 2026)Celtic 1-0 Dundee FC (Scottish Premiership, December 2025)Dundee FC 2-0 Celtic (Scottish Premiership, October 2025)Celtic 6-0 Dundee FC (Scottish Premiership, February 2025)##NAJAVA_MECA_9872928##Team NewsCeltic❌ Jota – Cruciate ligament injury (expected back in October).❌ Johnny Kenny – Lateral collateral ligament injury.🟡 Kasper Høgh – Could make his competitive debut from the bench.Dundee FC🟢 No major injury concerns reported.🟢 Idris Odutayo, Ryan Finnigan and Alan Forrest available after impressive pre-season performances.BETTING GUIDE: Sunderland vs Wrexham, Match Preview, Team News and PredictionPlayer to Watch: Camilo Duran (Celtic)Camilo Duran heads into the new Premiership season in excellent form after scoring in Celtic's last three pre-season matches. His movement inside the penalty area and eye for goal make him a constant threat against any defence.With Dundee expected to defend deep, Duran's intelligent positioning and finishing could prove decisive. If Celtic dominate possession as expected, he is likely to get several scoring opportunities.🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk)Celtic to Win🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk)Under 3.5 Goals🔴 Long Shot (High Risk)Celtic to Win 2-0Disclaimer: Whilst we do our utmost to offer good advice and information, we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.
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