So I woke up thinking about the big game tonight between Celtic and Dundee United. Figured fans might want some juicy stats to chew on before kickoff, right? Grabbed my laptop still half-asleep and spilled coffee all over the keyboard. Classic start.
Digging Up The Numbers
First thing, I fired up that ugly stats website I always use – you know, the one with the 1998-looking interface? Scrolled through endless tabs until I found the Scottish Premiership section. Took ages just to locate last season’s head-to-head numbers between these two teams. Found out Celtic smashed Dundee United 4-0 at Parkhead but only scraped a 1-1 draw away. Made me go “hmm” immediately.
- Celtic home win percentage last season: 89% (crazy high!)
- Dundee United goals conceded on road trips: average 2 per game (yikes)
- Striker furuno Kyogo’s conversion rate: 23% (better than last year)
Got distracted when my neighbor started mowing his lawn at 7AM. Nearly chucked my mug through the window but remembered I hadn’t screenshot the possession stats yet.
Realization Phase
Here’s what hit me while comparing current form guides: Dundee United haven’t beaten Celtic in 14 straight attempts. Fourteen! That’s since sometime in 2017 according to my notes. Stats don’t lie but damn that’s brutal for United supporters. Also noticed Celtic’s set-piece defense looked leaky in recent games – 3 goals conceded from corners in May alone. Wonder if United’s coach spotted that too?
Final Thoughts
After cross-checking three different sources (and reheating cold coffee twice), the pattern screamed at me: Celtic absolutely dominates these fixtures historically and stats-wise. But football’s weird right? Like that time my kid brother beat me at FIFA using the worst team in the game. Still wouldn’t bet against Celtic tonight though. What d’you reckon mates? Any stat surprise you most here?