Ross County vs Celtic: Preview, Prediction, Lineup & How to Watch on TV

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Celtic's undefeated streak for the season came to an end in midweek. Borussia Dortmund not only got the better of them but they handed the Hoops a 7-1 defeat. However, there is little time for the Hoops to dwell on this, they must get back to winning ways this weekend.

They will travel to Dingwall on Sunday to face Ross County. It is the final game the Hoops will play before the October international break, giving Brendan Rodgers' side even more incentive to win.

Celtic have won all their games in the Scottish Premiership this season and are yet to concede a goal so far. They sit on top of the table. The home team are seventh, with one win from their last five league meetings.

With that being said, let's jump into the Ross County vs Celtic preview. We will outline the necessary information, provide a score prediction and give guidance about how to watch on TV.

Ross County vs Celtic: Preview, Prediction, Lineup & How to Watch on TV

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What time does Ross County vs Celtic kick off?

Ross County vs Celtic kicks off on Sunday 6 October at 12:00 BST.

  • When is kick off? Sunday 6 October, 2024
  • What time is kick off? 12:00 BST
  • Where is it played? The Global Energy Stadium, Dingwall

Ross County vs Celtic head-to-head record

Celtic have won each of their last five meetings with Ross County.

Date

Result

Competition

27 January 2024

Celtic 1-0 Ross County

Scottish Premiership

4 November 2023

Ross County 0-3 Celtic

Scottish Premiership

5 August 2023

Celtic 4-2 Ross County

Scottish Premiership

2 April 2023

Ross County 0-2 Celtic

Scottish Premiership

12 November 2022

Celtic 2-1 Ross County

Scottish Premiership

Is Ross County vs Celtic on TV?

UK viewers can watch Ross County vs Celtic on TV. It is televised on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.

USA viewers can also watch Ross County vs Celtic on TV. In the United States, it will be televised on Paramount+.

Country

TV Channel / Live Stream

United Kingdom

NOW, Sky Go UK,SKY GO Extra, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football, Sky Ultra HD

United States of America

Paramount+

Ross County team news

Josh Reid, Max Sheaf, Ricki Lamie and George Harmon will all be missing from this match due to injury problems.

It remains to be seen whether Ronan Hale makes the cut. He was subbed off early in Ross County's most recent match, despite being one of their best players.

Predicted Ross County lineup vs Celtic: Laidlaw; Wright, Lopota, Leak; Brown, Nisbet, Randall, Chilvers, Campbell; White, Samuel

Celtic team news

Cameron Carter-Vickers is due to miss this match because of a toe injury. Greg Taylor has been ruled out as well. In midweek, Alistair Johnston was subbed off early. He remains an injury doubt, particularly considering his withdrawal from the Canada squad this month.

Predicted Celtic lineup vs Ross County: Schmeichel; Ralston, Trusty, Scales, Valle; Engels, McGregor, Hatate; Kuhn, Idah, Forrest

Ross County vs Celtic prediction

It should be fairly routine for Celtic. They won't overlook the opposition but they will bring their own game to Dingwall. We will go with Ross County 1-3 Celtic.