Celtic travel to Rugby Park on Sunday for a key Scottish Premiership fixture against Kilmarnok, with the reigning champions aiming to maintain pressure at the top of the table.
They come into this game on the back of four consecutive victories in all competitions, following successive draws against Bologna and Hearts at the end of January. Over that run, Celtic have beaten Utrecht, Falkirk, Dundee and Livingston.
O’Neill’s side currently sits third in the league on 51 points from 25 matches, six points adrift of leaders Hearts but holding a game in hand. The interim manager has enjoyed an impressive campaign so far, winning 14 of his 17 matches in charge for a striking 82.3% win ratio.
Celtic team news
There is some uncertainty in midfield, with Arne Engels a doubt after he was forced off during the victory over Livingston.
If he is unable to feature, that could give Alex Oxlade‑Chamberlain or Reo Hatate the chance to come into the starting XI and assume greater responsibility in the centre of the pitch.
Celtic are still missing several players through long-term injuries. Cameron Carter‑Vickers (Achilles), Jota (knee), as well as Alistair Johnston and Callum Osmand (both hamstring) all remain unavailable and will not be involved in the trip to Kilmarnock.
Celtic predicted lineup
Possible Celtic starting XI: Schmeichel; Araujo, Trusty, Scales, Saracchi; Hatate, McGregor, Nygren; Tounekti, Cvancara, Maeda.
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 2pm BST on Sunday, 15th February.
How to watch Kilmarnock vs Celtic?
For viewers in the UK, the match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HD.
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