Celtic v Dundee: fast-start push meets cup-fuelled momentum in Premiership opener | OneFootball

Celtic host Dundee in the Scottish Premiership on Monday, 3 August 2026 at Celtic Park, with both chasing their first points of the campaign on opening night.

Celtic edged the last league meeting in April, winning 2-1 away at Dundee. The sides also met in February's Scottish Cup, where the home side advanced 2-1.

The Bhoys drew with Middlesbrough and Milan in pre-season, lost to Sporting CP, and also drew at Shelbourne. Dundee's July featured 5-0 and 4-0 wins over Annan Athletic and Clyde in the League Cup, a 1-1 at Ross County followed by a penalty shootout defeat, and friendlies including a 4-0 loss to Everton.

At home, the Hoops may look to set the tempo, while Dundee's recent big wins suggest they could pose a threat if chances come.

A win would put the Hoops on three points and could place them among the early pacesetters. Dundee would also move to three and build confidence before hosting Aberdeen next. The Hoops then visit Kilmarnock, while Dundee's early run includes trips to Dundee United and a home game with Hibernian later in August.