The upcoming UEFA Champions League match between Celtic and RB Leipzig promises to be an intriguing contest, as both teams navigate their respective challenges. Celtic, currently leading the Scottish Premiership, aims to build on their strong form despite a previous defeat against Leipzig . In contrast, RB Leipzig seeks to recover from a recent loss to Borussia Dortmund while maintaining their unbeaten streak in other competitions. The match is scheduled for November 5th at Celtic Park, with kickoff at 8:00 p.m. local time (3:00 p.m. ET) .
Looking at those results, it is very difficult to pinpoint Celtic’s exact form in the Champions League. However, Brendan Rodgers will be aiming for a second win on Tuesday as they meet RB Leipzig in Glasgow. Considering the level of competition and their form, it is realistic for the Hoops to consider finishing in the top 24 as a good way to end the campaign. However, this league phase can spring some surprises.
Leipzig have lost all three fixtures, squandering leads in their 2-1 reverse at Atletico Madrid and 3-2 defeat to Juventus, before losing 1-0 at home to Liverpool, and with clashes against Inter Milan and Aston Villa to come in their next two European opponents, this is a must-win match.
Celtic vs RB Leipzig Prediction and live stream , lineups in Champions League
Celtic will need the Parkhead crowd behind them and more of the structure Rodgers boasted of in Bergamo, albeit against a side missing Xavi Simons due to an ankle injury.
Celtic possible starting lineup: Schmeichel; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Taylor; Engels, McGregor, Hatate; Maeda, Furuhashi, Kuhn
RB Leipzig possible starting lineup: Gulacsi; Geertruida, Orban, Klostermann, Henrichs; Baumgartner, Haidara, Vermeeren, Nusa; Sesko, Openda
Celtic vs Leipzig team news
Celtic Nicolas Kuhn and captain Callum McGregor returned to start the win over Aberdeen and should keep their places. Adam Idah was also fit enough to make the bench and is again likely to feature among the substitutes.
Leipzig David Raum, Xaver Schlager, Castello Lukeba and influential playmaker Xavi Simons are absent but Nicolas Seiwald is back in contention after being selected on the bench at Dortmund following a thigh issue.
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