Next up for Celtic is an away trip to face Dinamo Zagreb in the UEFA Champions League. Here, we run through everything you must know before the Bhoys' sixth game in the first phase of the new-look competition, as the Scottish champions look to finish strong and make it to the playoffs, at the very least.
Heading into this Champions League gameweek, Celtic sit 20th in the table. They have had a great start by their usual European standards as they currently sit within a qualification route to the next phase.
Of course, Celtic would prefer to be in the top eight, where they could avoid the additional fixtures. Still, Brendan Rodgers has rotated his squad well, so he will feel confident ahead of the busy festive period.
Celtic come up against Croatian opposition, Dinamo Zagreb, who are 23rd in the table and only one point behind them. Therefore, it makes for an interesting fixture.
Dinamo Zagreb vs Celtic: Preview, Prediction, Lineups
When does Dinamo Zagreb vs Celtic kick off?
Dinamo Zagreb vs Celtic kicks off on Tuesday 10th December at 17:45 GMT.
- When is kick off? Tuesday 10 December, 2024
- What time is kick off? 17:45 GMT
- Where is it played? Maksimir Stadium, Zagreb
Dinamo Zagreb vs Celtic head to head record
Celtic last met Dinamo Zagreb in the 2014/15 UEFA Europa League group stage. With two matches played, both sides won their respective home fixtures.
Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
11 December 2014 | Dinamo Zagreb 4-3 Celtic | Europa League |
2 October 2014 | Celtic 1-0 Dinamo Zagreb | Europa League |
Is Dinamo Zagreb vs Celtic on TV?
In the UK, Dinamo Zagreb vs Celtic is available on TNT Sports 2 and discovery+. In the USA, the game will be shown on Paramount+.
Dinamo Zagreb team news
Bruno Petkovic could miss this match, as the latest injury blow for the home side. If he is on the treatment table for Celtic's visit, he will join Josip Misic, Juan Cordoba and Petar Sucic.
Predicted Dinamo Zagreb lineup vs Celtic: Zagorac; Ristovski, Theophile-Catherine, Torrente, Pierre-Gabriel; Ademi, Pavic; Mbuku, Baturina, Pjaca; Kulenovic
Celtic team news
Celtic fans were beginning to sweat when Nicolas Kuhn was omitted from the weekend's action early on. However, the German winger is fine as the substitution was only a tactic used by Rodgers to keep him fresh for this match. We can assume, then, that he will keep his place in the starting XI for this important match.
Odin Thiago Holm is the only missing player for Celtic, through a calf injury.
Predicted Celtic lineup vs Dinamo Zagreb: Schmeichel; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Valle; Bernardo, McGregor, Hatate; Kuhn, Furuhashi, Maeda
Dinamo Zagreb vs Celtic score prediction
Given the form Celtic are in, they have no reason not to push for a win. Unfortunately, though, a point might be the best-case scenario for Rodgers, who comes up against a team with great pedigree. Still, a 2-2 draw would see the Hoops go four games unbeaten in the Champions League.