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Celtic predicted XI vs Livingston as Brendan Rodgers keeps one eye on Champions League tie

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As soon as one game finishes, another comes around the corner as Celtic return to domestic football.

Celtic host Livingston after the Hoops were held to a goalless draw against Kairat Almaty.

Brendan Rodgers remained coy on the boos from fans, who chanted for the board to resign from their positions.

Despite having the chance to postpone the Livingston game, Celtic opted to play it instead and that could affect Rodgers’ selection decisions.

So, with that, here is how 67 Hail Hail think Celtic could line up against Livingston this afternoon.

Scott Pittman of Livingston vies with Daizen Maeda of Celtic during the Cinch Scottish Premiership match between Livingston FC and Celtic FC
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Brendan Rodgers to rest key players

Tuesday’s game is the most important one so far, with the money from the Champions League and Europa League a sizeable difference.

That means key players like Cameron Carter-Vickers, Callum McGregor and Daizen Maeda could all be named as substitutes at least.

On the plus side, it means that there is an opportunity for new faces and fringe players to get a run out.

Jahmai Simpson-Pusey could be ready to make his debut and Paulo Bernardo could prove he is more than a backup.

Celtic predicted XI vs Livingston

Kasper Schmeichel is one of the few that can start without needing a rest and will be in the starting XI from the start.

Anthony Ralston will have to feature at right-back due to Alistair Johnston’s injury, with the rest of the back four consisting of Simpson-Pusey, Auston Trusty and Liam Scales at left-back so that Kieran Tierney can recover.

The Celtic XI predicted to face Livingston in the Scottish Premiership on 23 August 2025
The Celtic XI predicted to face Livingston in the Scottish Premiership on 23 August 2025 Credit: GRV Media lineup tool

In the middle will be a trio of Luke McCowan, Paulo Bernardo and Arne Engels before a front three of Daizen Maeda, Johnny Kenny and Hyunjun Yang lead the line.