AS Roma travel to face Celtic in the Europa League on Thursday night.
The Italian giants head to Scotland for the second time in the league phase, after a 2-0 win at Rangers last month. Roma have recovered from a poor start in Europe to win their last two and remain in a good position to qualify for the knockout rounds.
Gian Piero Gasperini’s side are 15th in the standings, but just a point outside the top eight, which guarantees automatic entry to the last 16. Gasperini is bidding to win this competition for the second time, having led Atalanta to success in 2024. However, the Serie A side arrive in Glasgow after back-to-back Serie A defeats.
Roma XI vs Celtic – Predicted lineup and team news
Roma team news
Goals have been an issue for Roma this season and their options are stretched by the absence of Artem Dovbyk. The Ukraine international is sidelined with a thigh injury, which could lead to Paulo Dybala leading the line.
Loanee Evan Ferguson has failed to win favour in Rome and is expected to return to Brighton in the January transfer window. The 21-year-old has scored just once in 12 appearances. Elsewhere, full-back Wesley is set to return to the squad.
Roma predicted lineup
Predicted Roma XI: Svilar; Ghilardi, Mancini, Ndicka; Wesley, Kone, El Aynaoui, Tsimikas; Soule, Pellegrini; Dybala.
What time is kick-off?
The Europa League clash will take place at Celtic Park on Thursday11th December 2025. Kick-off in Glasgow is 8pm GMT.
How to watch Celtic vs Roma
The fixture will be broadcast on the TNT Sports 3 with coverage getting underway at 7.30pm.
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