Kick Off Time 7:45pm
Team News
Celtic
- Neil Lennon will be expected to field a 4-5-1 for the welcome of Barcelona as Celtic aim to surprise the La Liga side at Celtic Park for the second successive season.
- However, the SPL side will be without the services of Steven Mouyokolo, who has an Achilles problem, while Mikael Lustig could come in to replace Adam Matthews, who was withdrawn after 40 minutes in the 5-2 win over Kilmarnock at the weekend.
Barcelona
- Barcelona maintained their 100% start to the La Liga season following the 2-0 win over Almeria at the weekend, but the victory came at a cost.
- Lionel Messi was withdrawn through injury and joins Carles Puyol, Ibrahim Afellay, Jordi Alba and Isaac Cuenca on the sidelines.
- However, Brazilian Neymar is expected to come in to replace his Argentine teammate.
Match Facts
| There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Celtic's last 6 games in the Champions League (including qualifiers). | Under 2.5 goals 2.20 |
| There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Barcelona's last 6 games in the Champions League (including qualifiers). | Over 2.5 goals 1.77 |
| Celtic have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 home matches against Barcelona in all competitions. | Over 2.5 goals 1.77 |
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Prediction
- Celtic's 5-2 win over Kilmarnock kept them within touching distance of league leaders Inverness Caledonian Thistle, albeit with a one-game advantage over their Scottish counterparts.
- Barcelona currently sit atop La Liga following their 2-0 win over Almeria, albeit on goal difference only with Atletico Madrid also enjoying an 100% start to the season.
- Celtic held firm against Milan last time out before eventually succumbing to a 2-0 defeat, and will look to attack the Spanish, who are unable to call upon Lionel Messi. However, the strength in depth running through the Barcelona ranks means they're expected to secure an away win in this one.
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