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Celtic predicted XI vs Dundee as Brendan Rodgers lets fans down over selections

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Celtic fans are not going to be too pleased about Brendan Rodgers’ starting XI on Sunday.

The Hoops return to Scottish Premiership action against Dundee at Dens Park and anything but a win will not be acceptable.

Celtic are still not firing on all cylinders this season despite remaining unbeaten in the league, so a convincing performance is also a must.

Rodgers won’t have Daizen Maeda available due to injury, while Paulo Bernardo is a doubt due to illness in midweek.

So what will the Celtic boss go with in Dundee? 67 Hail Hail predicted the line-up below.

Brendan Rodgers, Manager of Celtic, looks on prior to the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between Celtic FC and SC Braga at Celtic Park
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James Forrest to replace Maeda vs Dundee

The decision to replace Maeda is a rather simple one, unless Rodgers shifts Sebastian Tounekti out to the right to accommodate Michel-Ange Balikwisha.

But bringing James Forrest in from the start allows Tounekti to play in his best position where he can link up with Marcelo Sarrachi.

Although we don’t expect Kieran Tierney to start on the bench, even though the Uruguayan has been the better left-back this season.

Celtic predicted XI against Dundee in October 2025 using GRV Media Line-Up Tool

Fans wouldn’t mind if the likes of Kasper Schmeichel, Callum McGregor and Reo Hatate were dropped at Dens Park.

All three have been underperforming, but expect Rodgers to start all three as usual. There’s a small chance Hatate comes out for Luke McCowan against his former club though.

Cameron Carter-Vickers will play alongside Liam Scales, while Benjamin Nygren will also get the nod in midfield. Up front is Kelechi Iheanacho.