Probable Lineups
4-3-3
3-4-1-2
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.8)
6.9
Average Ratings
6.6
(6.5)
27.3
Average Age
28.1
179
Average Height (cm)
181.5
(1.2)
1.5
Shots pg
0.8
(0.6)
(53%)
47%
Aerial Duel Success
46%
(49%)
(0.7)
0.6
Dribbles pg
0.4
(0.5)
(1)
1
Tackles pg
1.1
(1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.
Missing Players
Celtic
Ross County
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alistair Johnston | Doubtful | 7.17 | |
| Cameron Carter-Vickers | Doubtful | 7.1 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Callachan | Out | N/A |
Team News
Celtic
Ross County
- Brendan Rodgers' second spell in charge of Celtic begins, as the reigning champions host a Ross County side that staved off the drop courtesy of a remarkable comeback in the Premiership playoff final against Partick Thistle.
- The Hoops have signed Polish centre-back Maik Nawrocki from Legia Warsaw in his homeland, central midfielder Odin Thiago Holm from Vålerenga in his native Norway alongside South Korean defensive midfielder Hyeok-kyu Kwon.
- Tomoki Iwata has turned his temporary stay in Glasgow into a permanent one. Wingers Marco Tilio and Hyun-jun Yang have signed from Melbourne City and Gangwon FC respectively as Jota left Celtic for Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad.
- Malky Mackay's Staggies side head to Glasgow where, despite advancing in the League Cup after topping their group, they're looking to put a penalty shootout defeat against Kelty Hearts in Dingwall firmly behind them.
- Centre-back Will Nightingale has joined County on loan from AFC Wimbledon. Left-back Josh Reid has rejoined the club from Coventry City, with fellow full-back James Brown leaving Blackburn Rovers for Dingwall and the Scottish Highlands.
- Scott Allardice and Kyle Turner have signed from Championship clubs Inverness CT and Partick Thistle respectively. Midfielder Max Sheaf has joined from Redditch with both Jay Henderson and Eamonn Brophy swapping St Mirren for the Staggies.
