Elapsed:
FT
Half time:
0 : 1
Full time:
1 : 4
Kick off:
12:30
Date:
Sat, 11-Jan-25

Probable Lineups

5-4-1
4-3-3
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(22) 14 Goals 33 (63)
(10) 8 Assists 21 (46)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 7.1 (7)
25 Average Age 26.8
183.4 Average Height (cm) 181.5
(0.7) 0.6 Shots pg 1.1 (1.4)
(50%) 53% Aerial Duel Success 55% (56%)
(0.4) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.4)
(1.4) 1.1 Tackles pg 1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.

Missing Players

Ross County
Celtic
Player Reason Status Rating
Ryan Leak Out 6.72
Will Nightingale Doubtful 6.64
Ross Laidlaw Doubtful 6.49
Elijah Campbell Doubtful 6.46
Alex Samuel Doubtful 6.17
Player Reason Status Rating
Odin Holm Out 6.16
James Forrest Doubtful 6.73

Team News

Ross County
Celtic
  • Ross County boss Don Cowie made two changes after the Staggies' impressive 2-1 victory on the road against Aberdeen at Pittodrie, before another excellent away day as they won 1-0 at Kilmarnock to kick off 2025 in emphatic fashion.
  • Jordan Amissah remained in goal behind Kacper Lopata and Akil Wright in the back three alongside Connor Randall, covering the injured Ryan Leak. Michee Efete also made way through injury, as James Brown started at right wing-back.
  • Weekend matchwinner George Harmon came into the team at left wing-back, as Josh Nisbet, Nohan Kenneh, the incoming Jack Grieves and Noah Chilvers started in midfield. Jordan White lead the line as the Staggies' sole striker.
  • Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers had initially named an unchanged Celts side after they beat St Mirren 3-0 at Parkhead, before their 2-0 victory over Dundee United in their midweek match on Wednesday night.
  • Kasper Schmeichel carried on in goal behind Greg Taylor, Auston Trusty, Cameron Carter-Vickers and Alistair Johnston. Arne Engels and Luke McCowan once again joined club captain Callum McGregor in midfield to take on the Terrors.
  • However, Nicolas Kühn was meant to join Daizen Maeda in support of lone striker Adam Idah up front. But the German dropped onto the bench at the last minute, with Yang Hyun-Jun chosen instead.

Prediction

  • 10th-placed Ross County are one of the in-form teams in the Scottish Premiership, but face a tough test as they host league leaders Celtic in the Highlands on Saturday lunchtime.
  • Ross County's rich vein of form will give them encouragement heading into the weekend, as Sunday's sole goal success in Ayrshire made history for the Highlanders. The Staggies have won three consecutive Scottish Premiership matches away from home for the first time in their entire history. County took the lead in their first league meeting with Celtic, before losing late on in October.
  • However, Celtic smashed the Staggies in November 5-0 at Parkhead as they scored five first-half goals as part of their strongest run of home league matches since February 2019. Their midweek win against Dundee United means that the league leaders have won seven successive league matches without conceding at Celtic Park, before the Hoops head up towards the Highlands.
  • Ross County gave Celtic a scare in their first league meeting this season up in Dingwall, but the Hoops hammered the Staggies in the reverse fixture and should collect the three points again this weekend.
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