Celtic's 1-0 win over Dundee saw Benjamin Nygren score the winning goal. Key player ratings and analysis.
What happened?
Celtic's players showed plenty of positives, despite the narrow scoreline. Viljami Sinisalo made a brilliant save to deny Ashley Hay in the closing stages, earning him a 7 rating. Alistair Johnston dovetailed well with Camilo Duran, just like he did with Nicolas Kuhn in 2024, and was able to bring back his trademark 'underlap' as he linked up well with the Colombian down the right.
Why it matters for Celtic
The win is a welcome boost for Celtic, who are looking to build momentum in the Premiership. The team's performance showed promise, with some standout individual displays. However, the team's engine room is still a concern, with Arne Engels' vaunted athleticism being posted missing when he was late to several tackles.
What comes next?
Celtic's next fixture is against Motherwell at home on 2026-12-26. The team will be looking to build on this win and continue their push up the Premiership table. Currently sidelined is Jota, who will be looking to return to action soon.
Celtic's player ratings were as follows: Viljami Sinisalo 7, Alistair Johnston 7, Cameron Carter-Vickers 7, Auston Trusty 8, Kieran Tierney 8, Arne Engels 6, Callum McGregor 7, Benjamin Nygren 8, and Yang 6. The team's performance was a mixed bag, with some standout individual displays, but also some areas for improvement.
Celtic's League standing is 5th in the Premiership, with 3 points from 1 game, and recent form W. Goals this season have been scored by Benjamin Nygren, with 1 goal scored and 0 conceded (+1 goal difference). The team's next fixture is against Motherwell at home on 2026-12-26, with the team looking to build on this win and continue their push up the Premiership table.
