Prediction: Celtic to win
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Dundee United enter the match on a seven-game winless run, which has significantly slowed their promising start to the season. The team is also dealing with several absences – Naamo, Pappoe, Camara and Kucherenko remain unavailable, limiting their options especially in midfield. The attacking phase has struggled as well, highlighted by the fact that Dundee United have failed to score in their last two league matches, prompting the possibility of changes such as the inclusion of Dolcek or Moller. Celtic, despite an unusually poor run of three consecutive defeats under new head coach Wilfried Nancy, still possess greater squad quality and strong motivation following their disappointment in the League Cup final. Injuries to Carter-Vickers, Jota and Iheanacho pose challenges, but the historical record – 23 consecutive Celtic matches without losing to Dundee United – strongly favours the visitors. If Celtic manage to retain even part of the intensity re-established by Martin O’Neill before Nancy took charge, they should be able to take control of this fixture and secure important points in the title race.
Prediction: Young Boys to win
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Young Boys continue their pursuit of the top of the table, and their home stadium remains a major advantage, underlined by just one defeat in eight home matches. The team play with attacking intent, maintain a high tempo and consistently create numerous chances – exactly the type of opponent Grasshoppers have long struggled to defend against. The visitors hold a very poor away record, with only one win and a heavily negative goal difference of 5:19, revealing serious issues in defensive organisation. Their recent form is also weak, with three straight league defeats and additional problems caused by injuries, further reducing internal competition. Young Boys, on the other hand, are on an upward trajectory – after beating Lille in the Europa League, they followed up with a strong league win over Luzern, showing confidence and tactical cohesion. Considering the contrasting form of both sides and the strong home performances in Bern, a Young Boys victory stands out as the most logical and well-supported outcome.