Celtic v Dundee
Scottish Premiership. Saturday, December 22. KO 3pm
IT'S Celtic's turn to lead the way and they should be on top of the tree for Christmas.
Brendan Rodgers's side bounced back from a horror defeat at Hibs to cruise to three points against Motherwell and leapfrogged Rangers as they were held 0-0 at Hibs.
Now Celtic have been handed a festive gift by the fixture compilers – a home game against Dundee who are back at the foot of the table and locked on nine points with St Mirren.
Dee's mini revival ended at Kilmarnock last week and was followed by a crushing 5-1 loss at Aberdeen in midweek.
Eight goals conceded in two away games must be a concern for boss Jim McIntyre but they'll face a strikerless Celtic as Odsonne Edouard won't be risked after picking up a knock against Well.
He'll be saved for bigger games against Aberdeen next week and then Rangers.
With Leigh Griffiths still out Rodgers could put Scott Sinclair or James Forrest up top. If it's Forrest back him to score first at 19-4 at 888sport.
Celtic are 1-12 at 888sport so again finding value isn't easy – unless you fancy Dundee at 22-1 – and to win to nil could be the best bet at 7-10 at McBookie.
Dundee have given Celtic tough tests at Parkhead over the last two seasons – two one-goal defeats and two 0-0 draws – so Celtic and under 3.5 match goals at 23-20.
Recommended Bets
- Celtic & under 3.5 goals
- Forrest to score first
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