Dundee United face Celtic in Scottish Premiership action on Wednesday evening.
Jim Goodwin’s side seeks to gain traction following recent challenges, as Wilfried Nancy’s team aims to end a string of losses amid questions over the new manager – though Celtic hold an unbeaten record across their previous 23 encounters with Dundee United.
Nancy’s reign at Celtic has been difficult so far, with losses in his opening three games. Stepping in for caretaker boss Martin O’Neill—whose spell delivered solid results capped by a League Cup final berth—Nancy has witnessed reversals against Hearts, Roma, and St Mirren.
The standout low point came in a 3-1 humbling by St Mirren in the Scottish League Cup final at Hampden on December 14, where Jonah Ayunga’s brace after the break sealed the deal.
Celtic team news
Wilfried Nancy’s Celtic squad arrives at Tannadice dealing with multiple absences. The team cannot select Alistair Johnston, Callum Osmand, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Jota, Kelechi Iheanacho, or Marcelo Saracchi owing to current injuries. Sebastian Tounekti and Michel-Ange Balikwisha are also sidelined due to their commitments with Tunisia at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Celtic must rely on available personnel, potentially featuring James Forrest up front with Daizen Maeda and Johnny Kenny. Nancy can use this match to continue developing his squad despite the tough early phase of his time at the club.
Celtic predicted lineup
Possible Celtic starting XI: Schmeichel; Donovan, Trusty, Scales, Tierney; Engels, McGregor, Hatate; Maeda, Kenny, Forrest.
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 8pm BST on Wednesday, 17th December.
How to watch Dundee United vs Celtic?
Sky Sports offers live broadcast coverage in the United Kingdom.
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