Celtic vs RB Leipzig: Preview, Prediction & Lineups
By Kian Long
Celtic will face their second German opposition in the UEFA Champions League this season. This time around, they will welcome RB Leipzig to Parkhead in matchweek 4 of the competition. It is safe to say that nobody wants to see a repeat of their result against Borussia Dortmund a few weeks back, losing 7-1 away in Germany.
Celtic have picked up four points from their opening three Champions League matches. Considering the level of opposition faced with two away games, this is certainly a solid tally for Brendan Rodgers' side.
However, it gets no easier. The Hoops now come up against RB Leipzig. The German side have lost all three of their games in the Champions League this season, which will make them even more intent on getting a win at Parkhead. So, Celtic must be prepared for a tough test.
So, here is our Celtic vs RB Leipzig preview. It features keen information such as team news, a predicted scoreline and how to watch the game on TV.
Celtic vs RB Leipzig: Preview, Prediction & Lineups
What time does Celtic vs RB Leipzig kick off?
Celtic vs RB Leipzig kicks off on Tuesday 5 November at 20:00 GMT.
- When is kick off? Tuesday 5 November, 2024
- What time is kick off? 20:00 GMT
- Where is it played? Celtic Park, Glasgow
Celtic vs RB Leipzig head to head record
Celtic has faced RB Leipzig four times in Europe. The Hoops have won one match and lost the other three.
Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
11 October 2022 | Celtic 0-2 RB Leipzig | Champions League |
5 October 2022 | RB Leipzig 3-1 Celtic | Champions League |
8 November 2018 | Celtic 2-1 RB Leipzig | Europa League |
25 October 2018 | RB Leipzig 2-0 Celtic | Europa League |
Is Celtic vs RB Leipzig on TV?
In the UK, Celtic vs RB Leipzig will be shown on TNT Sports 2 and Discovery+. In the USA, Celtic vs RB Leipzig will be shown on Paramount+.
Celtic team news
Heading into this game, Celtic has a clean bill of health. The monumental result at the weekend in the League Cup semifinal saw the return of some key players. Therefore, Rodgers can confidently field a strong lineup in the UEFA Champions League.
The main question mark lies within the defence. Rodgers might wish to field Cameron Carter-Vickers and Auston Trusty for the second consecutive game, given the pace provided by Openda and Sesko for the opposing side.
Predicted Celtic lineup vs RB Leipzig: Schmeichel; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Taylor; Engels, McGregor, Hatate; Maeda, Furuhashi, Kuhn
RB Leipzig team news
One of RB Leipzig's best players Xavi Simons, who many fans within the football space recognise, is missing from this match. He is injured and ruled out of the visit to Glasgow.
Furthermore, Marco Rose confirmed that Castello Lukeba would be missing from this match, alongside David Raum and Xaver Schlager.
Predicted RB Leipzig lineup vs Celtic: Gulacsi; Geertruida, Orban, Klostermann, Henrichs; Baumgartner, Haidara, Vermeeren, Nusa; Sesko, Openda
Celtic vs RB Leipzig score prediction
The visitors are yet to pick up a single point in the UEFA Champions League. However, that strike partnership of Sesko and Openda could cause problems for The Hoops.
All things considered, a Celtic 2-2 RB Leipzig scoreline would be a good result. Anything more would be a welcomed bonus, of course.
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