Celtic will host Dundee in one of only two all-Premiership ties in this season's Scottish Cup last 16. Holders Aberdeen face Motherwell in the other top-flight clash. The draw sets up potential early meetings between the league's leading contenders in the knockout competition.

These fixtures are significant because they pit league rivals against each other before the final stages. Both Celtic and Aberdeen are chasing domestic silverware, with the Cup offering a crucial path to European qualification. Dundee and Motherwell will see this as a chance to upset the established hierarchy.

The matches will test squad depth and tactical adjustments mid-season. Celtic enters as the overwhelming favorite, but cup football’s unpredictability is well-documented. Fans will watch for any shifts in form that could signal momentum for the remainder of the Scottish Premiership campaign.