Dundee v Celtic: title chase meets mid-table push | OneFootball

Dundee host Celtic in the Scottish Premiership at Dens Park on Sunday, 5 April 2026, with the visitors aiming to keep pace in the title race and the hosts seeking breathing space in the lower half.

Celtic have largely bossed this fixture, winning the Scottish Cup tie in February and the league meeting in December, though Dundee did claim a 2-0 home win in October.

Dundee's recent run features wins over Motherwell and Aberdeen, draws with Hibernian and Dundee United, and a narrow loss at Hearts. The Bhoys beat Motherwell and Aberdeen, drew at Rangers, won a penalty shootout against Rangers, then slipped up at Dundee United.

With 66% possession and 87.25% pass accuracy this season, the Hoops tend to control games and have produced 594 open play crosses with 21.04% accuracy, contributing to 10 headed goals. Dundee's defence has been busy, winning 644 aerial duels and making 1,056 clearances, so deliveries from wide could be decisive. Benjamin Nygren leads the visitors' scoring with 15 league goals, supported by Daizen Maeda and Kieran Tierney, while Simon Murray offers threat for Dundee and creator Cameron Congreve sits high in the assists chart.

A win would take the Hoops to 64 points and could cut the gap to the top two. Dundee would move to 35 points and may pull further clear of the bottom places.