Celtic and Dunfermline Athletic face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Scottish Cup season. The game takes place at Celtic Park on Saturday, 23/05/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for The Celtic Football Club vs Dunfermline Athletic, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Celtic vs Dunfermline Athletic
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Celtic Win
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The Bhoys preview
Celtic comes into the match having played 4 games in the Scottish Cup so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2.5 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 33 wins, 9 draws, and 12 losses.
Celtic's attack has scored 98 goals during this period. Out of this total, 10 goals were scored in the Scottish Cup, averaging 2.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.81.
The offence system of Celtic is led by Benjamin Nygren as the top scorer of the season. The swedish forward has scored 16 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Kieran Tierney, who has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 0.75 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 63 goals conceded in 54 matches, resulting in an average of 1.17.
Dunfermline Athletic preview
On the other hand, Dunfermline Athletic comes into the match having played 5 games in the Scottish Cup so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2.6 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 18 wins, 10 draws, and 13 losses.
Dunfermline Athletic's attack has scored 60 goals during this period. Out of this total, 8 goals were scored in the Scottish Cup, averaging 1.6 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.46.
The offence system of Dunfermline Athletic is led by Andrew Tod as the top scorer of the season. The scottish midfielder has scored 13 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Matty Todd, who has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 0.2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 42 goals conceded in 41 matches, resulting in an average of 1.02.
Head to head: Celtic vs Dunfermline Athletic
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Celtic
Scotland - Scottish Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W W |
3 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | W W W L D |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 5.5 | 1 |
| Scored | 2.5 | 4 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.75 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
|
xG
|
2.04 | 2.41 | 1.68 |
|
xGA
|
1.32 | 1.13 | 1.51 |
Dunfermline Athletic
Scotland - Scottish Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L D D |
1.2 |
| Home | D L D W W |
1.6 |
| Away | W D L W D |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 80% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 1.6 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 20% | 20% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 80% | 80% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 20% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 60% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.03 | 1.23 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.85 | 1.05 | 0 |
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