Celtic return to UEFA Champions League action this week. After their massive success at home against Slovan Bratislava, a rare 5-1 win in Europe, the Hoops sit second in the new league phase of the competition, behind only Bayern Munich. But tougher tests lie ahead for Brendan Rodgers' side. An away trip to take on Borussia Dortmund, to be precise.
Celtic will enter the Signal Iduna Park as underdogs. But do not rule out the Hoops, especially with Dortmund's defence looking shaky this season.
This is the first European away match of Celtic's season. It doesn't get much more atmospheric than the Westfalenstadion, where the Yellow Wall is recognised as one of the best in the world.
Travelling Celtic fans will certainly add to the atmosphere. However, for those who cannot travel, this Dortmund vs Celtic preview will provide all the relevant information to stay in the loop.
Dortmund vs Celtic: Preview, Prediction, Lineup & How to Watch on TV
What time does Dortmund vs Celtic kick off?
Dortmund vs Celtic kicks off on Tuesday 1 October 2024. The kick-off time is set for 20:00 BST.
- When is kick off? Tuesday 1 October, 2024
- What time is kick off? 20:00 BST
- Where is it played? Westfalenstadion, Dortmund
Dortmund vs Celtic head-to-head record
In the last four Dortmund vs Celtic fixtures, the Hoops have won one and lost three. The last time Celtic defeated Dortmund was in 1987.
Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
3 November 1992 | Celtic 1-2 Dortmund | UEFA Cup |
20 October 1992 | Dortmund 1-0 Celtic | UEFA Cup |
30 September 1987 | Dortmund 2-0 Celtic | UEFA Cup |
15 September 1987 | Celtic 2-1 Dortmund | UEFA Cup |
Is Dortmund vs Celtic on TV?
In the UK, Dortmund vs Celtic is shown on TNT Sports 2 and discovery+.
In the USA, Dortmund vs Celtic is shown on fuboTV and Paramount+.
United Kingdom | discovery+, discovery+ App, TNT Sports 2 |
United States of America | Paramount+, fuboTV, ViX, CBS Sports Network |
Dortmund team news
Gio Reyna is missing from this match due to a groin injury he sustained while on duty with USA. Marcel Sabitzer faces a race against time to be fit for the Champions League match against Celtic as well. The midfielder missed Dortmund's last match against VfL Bochum.
Predicted Dortmund lineup vs Celtic: Kobel; Couto, Sule, Schlotterbeck, Ryerson; Gross, Can; Adeyemi, Brandt, Gittens; Guirassy
Celtic team news
The only injury problem for Rodgers' side going into the match is Cameron Carter-Vickers. The American international has been ruled out and did not make the trip to Germany.
With Carter-Vickers unavailable, his international teammate Auston Trusty is best placed to start alongside Liam Scales in the heart of Celtic's defence.
Predicted Celtic lineup vs Dortmund: Schmeichel; Johnston, Trusty, Scales, Taylor; Engels, McGregor, Hatate; Kuhn, Furuhashi, Maeda
Dortmund vs Celtic score prediction
Without a doubt, this is Celtic's biggest test of the season so far. Particularly considering they don't have a great record on the road in Europe, the Hoops could face their first defeat of the 24/25 campaign here.
A win is the dream, a draw is ambitious but a loss is more likely. Still, a scoreline of Dortmund 1-0 Celtic would be respectable and wouldn't cost the Hoops in terms of goal difference.