Of their last Group E fixture, Celtic will host Feyenoord at Parkhead, two groups which have missed qualification for the final 16 of the Champions League. Feyenoord secured a 2-0 win towards Celtic within the reverse fixture on matchday one.
Match Preview
Celtic’s wait to progress within the Champions League continues as they’ve had a dismal group stage, dropping 4 and drawing one in every of their 5 Group E video games this season.
Their elimination from European competitions occurred after a 2-0 defeat to Lazio on matchday 5.
Brendan Rodgers’s facet, although, managed two consecutive wins within the Scottish Premiership however confronted an sudden 2-1 defeat towards Kilmarnock final weekend.
Celtic sits on the backside of Group E and can purpose to complete their Champions League marketing campaign positively, attempting to interrupt a 12-game winless streak at dwelling within the competitors.
Feyenoord, regardless of their aspirations to progress, secured third place after a 3-1 loss to Atletico Madrid on matchday 5.
They’ve had blended outcomes currently, together with a 2-1 defeat towards PSV Eindhoven within the Eredivisie however returned to profitable methods towards FC Volendam.
Each groups have struggled within the Champions League lately, however Feyenoord will search to interrupt their seven-game winless away streak. They maintain a good report towards Scottish opposition in European conferences.
Group Information
Celtic’s Liel Abada, Daizen Maeda, Reo Hatate, and James McCarthy are unavailable on account of numerous accidents. Midfielder Matt O’Riley has been in good type and would possibly proceed in midfield alongside Callum McGregor.
Feyenoord will miss Bart Nieuwkoop and Quilindschy Hartman on account of damage considerations. The supply of Alireza Jahanbakhsh is unsure, and the workforce will assess his health earlier than the match.
Potential Lineups
Celtic: (4-3-3)
Hart;
A. Johnston, Phillips, Scales, Taylor;
O’Riley, McGregor, Turnbull;
Yang, Furuhashi, Palma
Feyenoord: (4-2-3-1)
Bijlow;
Geertruida, Trauner, Hancko, Lopez;
Wieffer, Timber;
Minteh, Stengs, Paixao;
Gimenez
Prediction: Celtic 1-2 Feyenoord
Whereas Celtic seeks redemption and a house victory after their latest league loss, Feyenoord goals to finish their Champions League away drought.
Contemplating Feyenoord’s away struggles and Celtic’s dedication to safe a house win, we predict Feyenoord edging a detailed victory with the impressed type of Gimenez main the guests to success in Glasgow.