Watching Celtic slot five goals past Slovan Bratislava in the UEFA Champions League is still the talk of the town in Glasgow. Nevertheless, the Hoops will not rest on their laurels, since they are involved in Scottish League Cup action this weekend. Brendan Rodgers will know the importance of staying focused on the task at hand.
Next up, Celtic will face Falkirk at home. It is the Scottish League Cup quarter-final, so an opportunity for Rodgers' side to make progress in the competition they failed to win last season.
Celtic have made a perfect start to their domestic and European campaign, winning all seven games so far. However, now is not the time to be complacent. The Hoops have long-term goals to achieve this season, after all.
Without further ado, here is our Celtic vs Falkirk preview for the Scottish League Cup fixture. It features all the handy information before kick-off.
Celtic vs Falkirk: Preview, Prediction, Lineup & How to Watch on TV
What time does Celtic vs Falkirk kick-off?
Celtic vs Falkirk kicks off on Sunday 22 September, at 15:00 BST.
- When is kick off? Sunday 22 September, 2024
- What time is kick off? 15:00 (BST)
- Where is it played? Celtic Park, Glasgow
Celtic vs Falkirk head-to-head record
In the last five Celtic vs Falkirk meetings, the Hoops have won three and drawn two. However, it's a rarity that these two sides meet.
Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
3 April 2021 | Celtic 3-0 Falkirk | Scottish Cup |
7 March 2010 | Falkirk 0-2 Celtic | Scottish Premiership |
16 January 2010 | Celtic 1-1 Falkirk | Scottish Premiership |
8 November 2009 | Falkirk 3-3 Celtic | Scottish Premiership |
23 September 2009 | Falkirk 0-4 Celtic | Scottish League Cup |
Is Celtic vs Falkirk on TV?
In the UK, Celtic vs Falkirk is televised via Premier Sports. In the USA, the game is televised via Paramount+.
Country | TV Channel / Live Stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Premier Sports Player, Premier Sports 1 |
United States of America | Paramount+ |
Celtic Team News
Not only are Celtic flying in terms of form, but they also are pretty much injury-free at the moment. They have no players on the treatment table and no suspensions to contend with. Therefore, Rodgers can field his strongest possible lineup but expect him to ring in some changes.
Predicted Celtic lineup vs Falkirk: Schmeichel; Ralston, Trusty, Scales, Taylor; Engels, McGregor, Bernardo; Forrest, Idah, Palma
Falkirk Team News
The news is not so kind to the visitors. In the previous match of this competition, Ryan Shanley was shown a red card. Therefore, he will be missing for them in the quarter-final.
Other than Shanley's suspension, Falkirk are able to put forward a strong team. This is a great opportunity for them, after all.
Predicted Falkirk lineup vs Celtic: Hogarth; Adams, Donaldson, Henderson, Mackie; Spencer, Tait; Ross, Oliver, Miller; MacIver
Celtic vs Falkirk score prediction
There's a reason why Celtic and Falkirk rarely meet and that should not be overlooked. As much as the visitors will want to make memories in the quarterfinal, the Hoops are not around to make other teams' dreams come true.
It could even get as difficult for Falkirk as it did for Slovan Bratislava. But to be on the safe side, we will go with a more reserved Celtic 3-0 Falkirk.