Celtic and Falkirk will meet at Celtic Park on Sunday in a Scottish Premiership match.
Celtic is currently third in the league with 45 points from 23 games, nine points behind Hearts, but they have a game in hand.
Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Sunday, 1st February.
- Kick-off: 3pm BST.
- Venue: Celtic Park, Glasgow.
Celtic Team News
Celtic is facing injury issues ahead of the match, with manager Martin O’Neill dealing with several absences. Auston Trusty will be suspended for one match due to a red card against Hearts.
Defender Alistair Johnston has a hamstring injury and is not expected to return until early March 2026. Callum Osmand is also out with a similar injury and will likely be back around the same time.
Cameron Carter-Vickers is not expected to return this season due to an Achilles tendon injury. Jota is still recovering from a muscle or ACL issue.
On a positive note, midfielder Benjamin Nygren is in great form, scoring his 14th goal of the season in a recent 4-2 Europa League win over FC Utrecht on January 30.
New loan signing Tomas Cvancara made his debut against Hearts and is available for selection. Kasper Schmeichel will continue as goalkeeper after his key saves in the draw with Hearts.
Falkirk Team News
Falkirk has a strong squad for the match, led by goalkeeper Scott Bain.
Defender Liam Henderson will anchor the defense, while midfielder Brad Spencer and Dylan Tait add creativity. Barney Stewart, who scored a hat trick in Falkirk’s recent 4-1 win over Hibernian, is an attacking threat.
However, Falkirk will miss several important players, including Filip Lissah, Gary Oliver, and Ross MacIver due to injuries. Their absence may affect the team’s ability to handle Celtic’s attack.
Form
Celtic
Celtic wrapped up their Europa League group stage with a 4-2 win over FC Utrecht on January 30, securing a spot in the playoff round after finishing 21st in their group.
Before the Europa League match, Celtic drew 2-2 with Hearts on January 25, where they were reduced to ten men following Trusty’s red card.
Falkirk
Falkirk’s 4-1 victory against Hibernian on January 24 was their best performance this season, showcasing the attacking style instilled by manager John McGlynn.
Falkirk is in sixth place in the Premiership with 33 points from 23 matches, solidifying their position in the top six. They also had a 1-1 draw against Hearts in the Scottish Cup on January 17, advancing via a 5-4 penalty shootout.
Predicted Lineups
Celtic: Schmeichel; Araujo, Murray, Scales, Tierney; Engels, McGregor, Nygren; Hyun-Jun, Cvancara, Maeda.
Falkirk: Bain; Adams, Allan, Henderson, McCann; Spencer, Tait; Wilson, Yeats, Miller; Stewart.
How to Watch Celtic vs Falkirk
In the UK, the match will be available on Sky Sports.
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