Celtic FC Aims for Dominance Against Dundee in Scottish Premiership Clash

DUNDEE, Scotland — Celtic FC faced Dundee FC in a highly anticipated Scottish Premiership match on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Dens Park. The game, which kicked off at 8 p.m., saw Celtic aiming to extend their unbeaten streak against Dundee, which has lasted over two decades.

Celtic’s lineup featured Kasper Schmeichel in goal, with Alistair Johnston, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty, and Greg Taylor forming the defense. Taylor marked his 200th appearance for the club, a milestone celebrated by manager Brendan Rodgers, who praised him as a “proper Celt.”

In midfield, Callum McGregor, Paulo Bernardo, and Luke McCowan started, with McCowan returning to Dens Park for the first time since his summer transfer to Celtic. The attacking trio included Adam Idah, Yang, and Kyogo, following a formation that proved effective in their previous match.

Dundee, struggling this season, entered the game with only one clean sheet in the Scottish Premiership and a 14-game streak of conceding goals. Their last win against Celtic dated back to May 2001, with 38 defeats and six draws in the 44 games since.

Celtic’s dominance was evident in their recent record against Dundee, having won all of their last 11 encounters. The team was also unbeaten in their last 35 visits to Dens Park across all competitions, a streak dating back to September 1988.

The match was broadcast live on Sky Sports, with international viewers able to watch via subscription services. Celtic fans, known as the “Bhoys,” were hopeful for a 3-0 victory, continuing their strong form in the league.

Substitutes for Celtic included Sinisalo, Scales, Palma, Kuhn, Valle, Kenny, Engels, Hatate, and Ralston, providing depth and options for Rodgers as the game progressed.

Celtic Pools, the club’s weekly lottery, was promoted during the match, offering fans a chance to win up to £25,000 while supporting the club’s academy.