Celtic can take a giant step towards the Champions League’s knockout rounds when Young Boys arrive in Glasgow this evening.
Brendan Rodgers’ side are inside the play-off positions as things stand, ahead of the visit of the Swiss side. In contrast, Young Boys have lost all six of their Champions League games this season, conceding 22 goals in the process.
Celtic have not earned progress to the knockout rounds of European competition since 2019/20 and have not done so in the Champions League since 2012/13.
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However, an unbeaten home record in this season’s competition has given Celtic a chance of progress. Another win tonight could secure their qualification.
Celtic vs Young Boys – Predicted lineup and team news
Celtic team news
Celtic have an almost clean bill of health heading into this clash. James Forrest is the only confirmed absentee for tonight’s fixture.
The Scottish champions will pin their hopes on the in-form forward line of Kyōgo Furuhashi, Daizen Maeda and Nicolas Kühn. The trio have all reached double figures for goals across all competitions this season and have six combined in Europe.
Celtic announced on Wednesday that Kasper Schmeichel has extended his contract until 2026. The veteran goalkeeper has kept two clean sheets in the Champions League this season.
Celtic predicted lineup
Celtic predicted XI: Schmeichel; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Taylor; Engels, McGregor, Hatate; Kuhn, Furuhashi, Maeda.
When is Celtic vs Young Boys?
Celtic host Young Boys in the Champions League on Wednesday 22nd January 2025. Kick-off at Celtic Park is 20:00 GMT.
What TV channel is Celtic vs Young Boys?
The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports. Coverage begins at 19:00 GMT on TNT Sports 3.
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