Celtic v BSC Young Boys – predicted lineups , predictions and free online live stream

The match between Celtic and BSC Young Boys is set to take place on January 22, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET, and it promises to be a significant encounter in the UEFA Champions League. Predicted lineups suggest that Celtic will field a strong squad, capitalizing on their home advantage. The team is expected to deploy a tactical formation that emphasizes aggressive attacking play while maintaining defensive solidity. In contrast, BSC Young Boys may struggle with their lineup due to injuries and inconsistent form.

Celtic return to Champions League action on Wednesday evening hoping to tighten their grip on a place in the knockout stages against bottom club Young Boys.

Under the competition's new rules, 24 sides will progress from the league phase – with the top eight heading straight to the round of 16 while the teams from ninth to 24th compete in two-legged play-offs to join them.

The Hoops, sitting 21st, are on course to qualify for the first time since 2012/13, but given they wrap up the league phase with a testing trip to face Aston Villa at Villa Park next week, Brendan Rodgers and co will feel the visit of the Swiss strugglers is an opportunity they cannot miss.

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Celtic possible starting lineup: Schmeichel; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Taylor; Engels, McGregor, Hatate; Kuhn, Furuhashi, Maeda

Young Boys possible starting lineup: Keller; Blum, Zoukrou, Camara, Hadjam; Lakomy, Ugrinic; Virginius, Colley, Monteiro; Itten

Former Switzerland assistant manager Giorgio Contini is now in charge of Young Boys but the 51-year-old drew his first match in charge of the club at the weekend against bottom of the table Winterthur. He's looking to steady the ship following a traumatic first half of the 2024/25 campaign for the Swiss side.

Contini is without several players for the trip to Glasgow, with Miguel Chaiwa, Saidy Janko and Christian Fassnacht all absent. Both Facinet Conte and Abdu Conte are sidelined, too.

Predictions for this match lean heavily in favor of Celtic. Analysts anticipate a decisive victory for the Scottish side, estimating a scoreline of approximately 4-0 . This forecast aligns with Celtic's recent performances in domestic and European competitions, where they have demonstrated both offensive prowess and defensive resilience. On the other hand, BSC Young Boys face an uphill battle as they attempt to overcome their lackluster form in previous outings .

For fans eager to watch the match live, it will be available exclusively on Paramount+. While some sources indicate alternative streaming options such as TNT Sports 3 , viewers should verify availability based on regional broadcasting rights. As this fixture approaches, anticipation builds around what promises to be an engaging contest between two teams with contrasting fortunes in the Champions League.

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Sarah H

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