Celtic predicted XI vs Dundee United: Callum McGregor returns as Daizen Maeda switches role

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(Credit: Imago) Fri 20 March 2026 17:00, UK Celtic captain Callum McGregor could be fit to return to the starting XI for Sunday’s trip to face Dundee United. The 32-year-old missed the Scottish Cup quarter-final against Rangers and the victory over Motherwell last weekend with a calf injury, but it is understood that he is now “winning his battle” to be fit to feature at Tannadice this weekend.

Martin O’Neill has plenty of options available to him ahead of his team’s next crucial Scottish Premiership assignment, and the veteran boss could be about to shuffle the pack for the trip. VISIT THE CELTIC MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Daizen Maeda makes way as Auston Trusty returnsCeltic face consecutive trips to Dundee in the final weeks before the upcoming league split, with a clash against United first on the agenda this weekend.

Credit: Breaking MediaDaizen Maeda led the line in last week’s win over Motherwell, but he could revert back to the left-wing role to make way for Tomas Cvancara to start up front, after he scored as a substitute last time out.Celtic benefit from turning point in title raceFormer Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness recently told Football Insider that he thinks Celtic’s comeback to draw 2-2 with Rangers could be the turning point in the title race. The Scottish businessman has revealed that he is backing O’Neill and his team to get over the line and claim the trophy at the end of the campaign, while he also outlined that he doesn’t think Rangers will recover from the “mental blow” of not winning that game.Danny Rohl’s side dominated the first half at Ibrox and held a 2-0 lead at the time, only for a Hatate-inspired Celtic to mount a second-half comeback and equalise in stoppage-time.