Celtic v Livingston: Team news, Predicted XI, Referee details, KO time and where to watch.

Celtic v Livingston: Team news, Predicted XI, Referee details, KO time and where to watch.

Celtic will meet Livingston in the Scottish Cup Quarter Final on Sunday afternoon, with a semi-final spot at Hampden on the line. David Martindale’s Livi will hope to extend their cup run at the expense of the holders.

Brendan Rodgers is unbeaten in the competition during his two stays at the club and hopes to return to Hampden next month.

Team News

Celtic are missing captain Callum McGregor, who is expected to remain sidelined until after the International Break due to a calf/achilles injury. Yang has been suspended after the disputed Tynecastle decision was upheld.

Reo Hatate is recovering from an injury, but the Japanese midfielder remains sidelined. Maik Nawrocki is still out after taking a knock.

Joe Hart will take the starting goalkeeper position.

Expect a back four consisting of Alistair Johnston, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Liam Scales, and Greg Taylor.

The midfield trio who started against Hearts will most likely return: Paulo Bernardo, Matt O’Riley, and Tomoki Iwata. There is also the possibility that Odin Thiago Holm will start.

In attack, Adam Idah is set to start through the middle, with Nicolas Kuhn and Daizen Maeda on the left.

Predicted XI: Hart; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor; Iwata, Bernardo, O’Riley; Maeda, Idah, Kuhn.

Kick Off Time

The game kicks off at 14:30 (Celtic Park Time).

Referee Details

Willie Collum has been named as the referee. The seasoned ref will be assisted by Frank Connor and Steven Traynor with David Munro operating as Fourth Official. Meanwhile, at Clydesdale House, Nick Walsh is on VAR with Sean Carr assisting.

Where to Watch

The game is on Viaplay with coverage from Celtic Park beginning at 2pm

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