Celtic is set to visit Dundee United this evening in a crucial Scottish Premiership clash as the defending champions aim to recover from a difficult stretch of three consecutive losses across different competitions. Under the guidance of new manager Wilfried Nancy, Celtic needs to turn their fortunes around following defeats against Hearts (2-1), Roma (3-0) at home in the Europa League, and St Mirren (3-1) in the Premier Sports Cup Final.
With the pressure mounting, the team is looking to secure a victory tonight at Tannadice, not only to narrow the gap on league leaders Hearts but also to provide some much-needed support for their new French coach ahead of another challenging encounter against Aberdeen on Sunday at Celtic Park.
The Scottish FA has confirmed the officiating team for this evening’s match. Referee John Beaton will be in charge, supported by assistants David McGeachie and Scott Anderson, with Andrew Dallas overseeing VAR operations alongside Gary Hilland.
After the encounter with Dundee United, Celtic will return home to face Aberdeen, where David Dickinson will officiate, assisted by Ross Macleod and Ross Nelson, while Greg Aiken will manage the VAR duties with support from Ross Hardie.
Facing Jim Goodwin’s Dundee United will not be easy for Celtic. Goodwin’s side has struggled to secure a win since late October, but he is likely to draw on the tactical approach that served his previous team well, aiming to capitalize on any vulnerabilities in the system Nancy is trying to implement.
Kick-off is scheduled for 8 PM at Tannadice, and fans can catch the match live on Sky Sports or via Celtic TV for subscribers located outside of Britain and Ireland. Given the stakes, both teams will be eager to achieve a favorable outcome, making for an exciting night of football.