Celtic vs Young Boys Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic have a chance of securing a top 24 finish and UEFA Champions League knockout football for the first time in over a decade with a win against Young Boys this week.
Kick-off date/time: Wednesday 22nd January, 2025: UK – 8:00pm / US ET – 3:00pm / US PT – 12:00pm
How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports / US – Not televised
How to watch online: UK – Discovery+ / US – Paramount+
Celtic Team News: Steady and stable
Brendan Rodgers is known for his fluidity in switching between tactical systems and styles but he is expected to go with his tried and trusted 4-3-3 with Celtic having more or less a fully fit squad, albeit James Forrest remains sidelined due to a foot injury.
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Schmeichel; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Taylor; Engels, McGregor, Hatate; Kuhn, Furuhashi, Maeda
Unavailable: Forrest (Injured)
Questionable:
Young Boys Team News: Still no Janko
Former Rangers striker Cedric Itten is set to lead the Young Boys’ line as the Swiss champions travel to Celtic Park this week. However, they remain without former Bolton Wanderers and Manchester United man Saidy Janko due to a back injury.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Keller; Blum, Athekame, Benito, Hadjam; Urginic, Lakomy; Males, Colley, Monteiro; Itten
Unavailable: Janko (Injured)
Questionable: Conte (Injured)
Key Stats
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Celtic vs Young Boys Prediction
Celtic were left frustrated by a 1-1 draw with Club Brugge last month but the Bhoys remain in an excellent position to secure knockout playoff football. They have suffered just one defeat, away to last season’s UEFA Champions League runners’ up Borussia Dortmund, in their six matches. They now face a Young Boys side that have endured a miserable campaign both domestically and in this tournament as they begin the seventh match day of the tournament sitting rock-bottom of the 36-team table with three goals scored and 22 goals conceded in their six defeats from six. Celtic should win and will fancy their chances of winning quite comfortably at Parkhead.
Celtic vs Young Boys Tip: Celtic to win -1 handicap
