On Saturday evening, Celtic will return to Paisley for the second time this season, looking to maintain the thirteen point gap at the summit. Some months ago, the reverse fixture produced a comfortable 3-0 win for the visitors. Needless to say, the Bhoys will be looking for a similar outing. At Last Word on football, we provide our Celtic predicted lineup for this tie.
Celtic Predicted Lineup vs St Mirren
How Celtic Have Lined Up Recently
Celtic went full-strength midweek.
Alistair Johnson, Cameron Carter Vickers, Auston Trusty and Jeffrey Schlupp completed the back four. The defending at times was less than ideal, with Aberdeen getting some joy in behind early on.
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In midfield, Callum McGregor, Reo Hatate and Arne Engels played together. McGregor added to his goal tally, meanwhile Engels excelled and picked up another man of the match award.
Nicolas Kuhn played right wing, with Daizen Maeda through the middle and Jota on the left. The Japanese international scored a brace to take his tally up to 25 this season. Moreover, Jota scored another goal on his Celtic comeback.
Celtic’s Recent Form and Tactics
Despite hammering Jimmy Thelin’s men by five goals to one, the Champions were far from their best. As Rodgers mentioned, Celtic’s pressing was off at times, which allowed Aberdeen to play through easily in the opening stages.
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Moreover, the defensive structure of the visitors made it tough to play through the centre, and it took Celtic a while to get their influential players involved.
However, after the half-hour mark, they took control of the game, even if they never reached top gear.
Therefore, Celtic remain unbeaten at home, with just one goal conceded in their last ten games there.
Celtic Injuries to Consider
Paulo Bernardo remains absent, meanwhile a James Forrest return approaches.
Celtic Predicted Lineup
- Kasper Schmeichel
- Alistair Johnson
- Cameron Carter-Vickers
- Auston Trusty
- Jeffrey Schlupp
- Callum McGregor
- Reo Hatate
- Arne Engels
- Nicolas Kuhn
- Daizen Maeda
- Jota
