Celtic return to action on Wednesday evening as they’ll host a competitive Ross County side at Parkhead. It is the festive season all over the world but for Celtic fans, this whole season has been celebratory. Since Brendan Rodgers’ appointment at Celtic, the Hoops have never ended on the losing side in a single domestic game. Their unbeaten streak in domestic competitions this season is now 22 and they will be keen to stretch it to 23 by beating Ross County on Wednesday evening.
Just three days after their game against Ross County on Wednesday, Celtic will travel to Ibrox on the New Year’s Eve to play their arch rivals Rangers before the winter break. It would be a remarkable achievement for Rodgers if he can manage to stay unbeaten domestically as they reach the exact halfway point. Celtic’s aim now will be to complete an invincible treble. They have already won the League Cup and look to be cruising to the title.
With a clash against Rangers in three days’ time, Rodgers might opt to rest some of his key players against Ross County. So, we can expect a much-changed Celtic starting XI against Ross County on Wednesday. Ross County have done pretty well this season and are sitting sixth in the League table and will look to do what no one has managed this season.
Team news
Celtic
Callum McGregor is suspended after getting sent off in the last game. Leigh Griffiths and Tom Rogic are both doubtful for the game. Kieran Tierney is still working on his return from a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Ross County
Michael Gardyne and Chris Burke are both out with injuries.
Predicted lineups
Celtic (4-2-3-1): Gordon; Gamboa, Sviatchenko, Simunovic, Miller; Brown, Henderson; Forrest, Roberts, Sinclair; Dembele
Ross County (4-2-3-1): Fox; Fraser, Quinn, Davies, McEveley; Chow, Routis; Dingwall, Boyce, Dow; Curran
Key players
Celtic- Moussa Dembele
Dembele has made a name for himself after his summer switch from Fulham. He ended his six-game goalless streak with a fine strike against Hamilton last week. With Leigh Griffiths injured, the French youngster is a certain starter on Saturday. We have to wait and see how he does against Ross County in the midweek.
Ross County- Liam Boyce
Boyce has been impressive for Ross County this season. The 25-year-old has scored 11 goals in 16 games this campaign and has set up two. The Northern Irishman will be the biggest threat to Celtic’s defence on Wednesday evening.
Odds
Celtic 1/6
Draw 13/2
Ross County 14
