Probable Lineups
4-4-2
4-3-3
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.6
Average Ratings
7
(6.8)
27.5
Average Age
27
182.6
Average Height (cm)
181.5
(0.6)
0.8
Shots pg
1.6
(1.2)
(49%)
49%
Aerial Duel Success
53%
(53%)
(0.4)
0.4
Dribbles pg
0.6
(0.7)
(1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Callachan | Out | N/A | |
| Ben Paton | Doubtful | N/A | |
| Josh Reid | Doubtful | 6.42 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liel Abada | Out | 6.5 | |
| James McCarthy | Out | N/A | |
| Reo Hatate | Out | 6.89 | |
| Stephen Welsh | Doubtful | 6.41 | |
| Marco Tilio | Doubtful | 6.1 |
Team News
Ross County
Celtic
- Ross County boss Malky Mackay named two changes to the Staggies side which threw away two points in a 3-3 draw at Fir Park against Motherwell, before bouncing back to claim a point in a 2-2 draw at Easter Road against Hibernian.
- Ben Purrington replaced George Harmon in the Staggies' starting eleven on Tuesday, scoring an own goal to hand the Hibees the lead. Kyle Turner joined Victor Loturi, Connor Randall and Scott Allardice in midfield.
- Yan Dhanda dropped onto the bench, but claimed an assist for the first County goal. Jordan White netted the Staggies' equaliser in midweek, so could replace either one of strike duo Eamonn Brophy and Simon Murray in the starting lineup.
- Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers named three changes to the Celts side that was held to a goalless draw at Easter Road against Hibernian last weekend, before they responded with a 2-1 win against St Mirren in their midweek match.
- Cameron Carter-Vickers dropped out of the matchday squad on Wednesday night, as Liverpool loanee Nat Phillips joined Liam Scales at the back. Greg Taylor and Alastair Johnston continued as the full-backs.
- David Turnbull replaced Paulo Bernardo in midfield, with Reo Hatate out until after Christmas. Daizen Maeda also dropped onto the bench, as James Forrest took his place on the right-hand side, with Luis Palma on the left supporting Kyogo Furuhashi.
