The Celtic XI to face Kilmarnock could well be impacted by the fact that the Hoops were in Europa League action only a few days ago.
The 1-1 draw with Rennes was a tough game for the Bhoys. Celtic were forced to battle hard to gain a valuable point in France.
With that in mind, Neil Lennon may make a few changes from the side which played Rennes, as the Hoops take on a Kilmarnock side who have improved in recent weeks after a poor start to the season.
The danger could be in making too many changes though. That could disrupt the rhythm of the side. With that in mind, here is what we predict will be the starting line-up to face the Rugby Park side.
In goals, there is no reason for Fraser Forster not to continue in goals. He has started off his second spell at Celtic career in fine form.
Two full debuts for recent signings?
There may well be changes in the full-back area. With Boli Bolingoli injured, you would imagine that Greg Taylor to make his debut against his former club. The game also seems like an ideal one to give Moritz Bauer his debut. He can slot in for Hatem Abd Elhamed, who has played a lot of football recently.
As for the centre-backs, Kristoffer Ajer and Christopher Jullien will be given the chance to keep their defensive partnership going.
In midfield, it is surely time that Olivier Ntcham was given a start. He seems like the ideal man to replace Callum McGregor, and will surely play alongside Hoops captain Scott Brown. McGregor could do with a rare break, after playing almost non-stop in the last year.
Midfielder in great form will once more start
In attacking midfield, Ryan Christie is in such good form that he has to be given the chance to score his 10th goal of the season from the start of the game.
In left-midfield, we’re going to predict that Mohamed Elyounoussi keeps his place in the team for the third game in a row. He has contributed much in his performances so far, particularly in his debut against Hamilton.
On the right, it has to be James Forrest. Despite playing a lot of football, he is in too good a run of form to be left out on the side.
As the lone striker, Odsonne Edouard will surely get the nod. After a fairly quiet game by his standards against Rennes, he will be eager to get back on the goal trail.
So, three changes from the side which played against Rennes. The side should still be more than strong enough to make it six league wins out of six.
As always, here is the predicted line-up in list form:
GK – Fraser Forster
RB – Moritz Bauer
CB – Christopher Jullien
CB – Kristoffer Ajer
LB – Greg Taylor
CM – Scott Brown
CM – Olivier Ntcham
RM – James Forrest
CAM – Ryan Christie
LM – Mohamed Elyounoussi
ST – Odsonne Edouard
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