Probable Lineups
4-3-3
5-4-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.8)
6.9
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.5)
26.3
Average Age
26.6
180.9
Average Height (cm)
182.6
(1.2)
1.4
Shots pg
1
(0.8)
(53%)
55%
Aerial Duel Success
54%
(51%)
(0.7)
0.6
Dribbles pg
0.5
(0.7)
(1.2)
1
Tackles pg
0.9
(1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premiership.
Missing Players
Celtic
Kilmarnock
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Taylor | Out | 7.09 | |
| Reo Hatate | Out | 6.89 | |
| Cameron Carter-Vickers | Out | 7.1 | |
| Alistair Johnston | Out | 7.17 | |
| James McCarthy | Doubtful | N/A |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Deas | Doubtful | 6.76 | |
| Kyle Magennis | Doubtful | 6.4 | |
| Brad Lyons | Doubtful | 6.93 |
Team News
Celtic
Kilmarnock
- Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers named three changes to the Celts side that left it late to win 2-1 at Easter Road against Hibernian in their last league match, before progressing in the Scottish Cup thanks to a 2-0 win over St Mirren in Paisley.
- Alistair Johnston was substituted through injury in Edinburgh, so Anthony Ralston took the Canadian's spot at right-back. Alexandro Bernabei, Liam Scales and Stephen Welsh made up the rest of the Hoops' defence.
- Luis Palma replaced Nicolas Kühn to start on the left-hand side of midfield. Paulo Bernardo moved to the bench as Kyogo Furuhashi, who opened the scoring against Saints on Sunday, supported Adam Idah who was the matchwinner against Hibs.
- Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes named six changes to the Killie team that left it late against Livingston with a 1-0 win at Rugby Park, before they advanced into the Scottish Cup quarter-final thanks to a 2-0 victory over Cove Rangers.
- Corrie Ndaba replaced Joe Wright in the Killie back three, joining Stuart Findlay and Lewis Mayo. Liam Donnelly and Greg Stewart dropped out of midfield, as Rory McKenzie and Liam Polworth were handed a start against the League One outfit.
- Thomas Davies and Danny Armstrong were replaced by Matty Kennedy and Fraser Murray on the left and right-hand side respectively. Kevin van Veen made his first Killie start to join Marley Watkins at club captain Kyle Vassell's expense.
