Predicted Lineups: Partick Thistle vs. Celtic, Team News, injury news

Partick Thistle vs Celtic: Cup Preview, Team News & How to Watch

It’s a Glasgow derby in the cup this weekend as Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic head across the city to face in-form Partick Thistle.

The Hoops left it late at Rugby Park last Sunday, edging past Kilmarnock courtesy of a last-minute penalty. New boy Kelechi Iheanacho kept his cool to score on debut after Daizen Maeda’s opener was cancelled out by David Watson.

Now, with a Europa League tie coming up in midweek, Rodgers is expected to shuffle his squad for the trip to Firhill.

Match Details

Predicted Lineups: Partick Thistle vs. Celtic, Team News, injury news


  • Date: Sunday, September 21

  • Kick-off: 15:30 BST

  • Venue: Firhill Stadium, Glasgow

  • TV: Premier Sports

  • Stream: Premier Sports Player

Celtic Team News

Rodgers will likely rotate, balancing domestic and European duties.

  • In goal: Viljami Sinisalo could get a rare start.

  • Defence: Academy product Dane Murray may partner Liam Scales, with Marcelo Saracchi expected to feature at left-back.

  • Midfield: Captain Callum McGregor should anchor alongside Arne Engels and Nygren.

  • Attack: Kelechi Iheanacho is set to lead the line after his dramatic debut winner, supported by Balikwisha and Tounekti.

Predicted XI (4-3-3):
Sinisalo; Donovan, Murray, Scales, Saracchi; McGregor, Engels, Nygren; Tounekti, Iheanacho, Balikwisha

Partick Thistle Form

The Jags are enjoying strong Championship form, sitting third with 10 points from 15. Mark Wilson’s men have won four straight, including a comeback victory over Airdrie live on BBC Scotland last week. Celtic will need to be on guard.

Match Officials

  • Referee: Kevin Clancy

  • Assistants: Ross Macleod, David Dunne

  • VAR: Not in use

Official lineups will be confirmed around 14:30 BST on Sunday, roughly an hour and 15 minutes before kick-off.







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