Celtic predicted lineup and team news vs Dundee United

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·15 August 2026

Celtic predicted lineup and team news vs Dundee United

Celtic travel to Tannadice Park on Saturday to face Dundee United in a League Cup tie.

The Hoops arrive in brilliant form, keeping a flawless start to their domestic campaign. They began the league season with a tidy 1-0 win over Dundee, then followed up last weekend with an emphatic 5-1 victory against Kilmarnock, where Kasper Høgh netted a first-half hat-trick.

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Riding a wave of momentum, the reigning champions have struck six goals in two competitive outings, underscoring a highly effective attacking unit.

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Celtic will, however, have to cope with a notable defensive blow after Alistair Johnston picked up an injury.

The Canadian right-back is set to miss several weeks, so youngster Colby Donovan will be called upon to fill in. There is a positive development as manager Martin O’Neill is back in charge after a short hospital procedure, and centre-back Liam Scales is available again following a domestic suspension.

Squad options have been strengthened by summer signings Mika Baur and Haissem Hassan, both eligible and keen to make their first-team debuts at Tannadice.

Up front, record signing Kasper Høgh looks set to continue leading the line after his eye-catching hat-trick against Kilmarnock, supported by attackers Benjamin Nygren and Yang Hyun-jun.