Dundee are set to welcome Celtic to Dens Park in the first of two midweek Scottish Premiership fixtures, before attention shifts to the Scottish Cup over the weekend.
Dundee’s home form has been inconsistent, with five defeats in their last 8 league games at Dens Park. However, they showed resilience in their recent 1-1 draw with the Rangers, a game in which they believe they deserved more.
While their wait for a victory over Rangers continues, it pales in comparison to their drought against league leaders Celtic, who they haven’t beaten since May 2001.
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Celtic, by contrast, have dominated this fixture, winning their last 11 meetings with Dundee and remaining unbeaten in 44 encounters across all competitions since a loss in Glasgow nearly 24 years ago.
The Hoops have suffered one defeat at Dens Park since September 1988, remaining undefeated in 35 visits since then. A win on Tuesday could see Celtic extend their lead on Wednesday.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Here’s how to watch this Scottish premiere in the United States:
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This Scottish Premier League clash takes place at the Kilmac Stadium in Dens Park in Dundee, Scotland on Tuesday 14 January at 8pm local time.
This is what it was like in the United States:
Dundee manager Tony Docherty may have the maximum in his squad fit and available, midfielder Cesar Garza is a doubt after reversing an injury in the draw with the Rangers.
If Garza won’t play, Sammy Braybrooke, who replaced him in this game, will likely enter the starting lineup.
Dundee predicted XI (3-4-3, on the left): Carson (GK) – Astley, Robertson, Donnelly – Mulligan, Sylla, Garza, Ingram – Tiffoney, Adewumi, Murray.
Celtic, on the other hand, will be without winger James Forrest, who is recovering from a foot injury but deserves to return later this month. In his absence, coach Brendan Rodgers will likely place Yang Hyun-Jun and the hero of Saturday’s two goals, Kyogo Furuhashi, on the flanks of striker Adam Idah.
Midfielder Odin Thiago Holm remains sidelined as he continues to recover from a calf injury that has kept him out since September. Meanwhile, the midfield trio of Callum McGregor, Reo Hatate and Arne Engels are expected to be the proceedings at center of the park for Tuesday. find.
Celtic predicts Xi (4-5-1 from left): Schmeichel (GK) – Johnston, Carter -vickers, Trusty, Valle – McGregor, Furuhashi, Engels, Hatate, Yang – Idah.
Dundee performed commendable functionality at Dens Park opposite the outfielders in their last outing, but facing Celtic midweek presents an even tougher challenge.
With only three league games this season where Celtic have dropped points, the Hoops will be determined not to let this fixture become the fourth. Given their formidable prowess in both attack and defense, it’s hard to see past Celtic’s dominance heading into this encounter.
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