Celtic face St Mirren on Saturday afternoon as the curtain comes down on the 2025/25 Scottish Premiership campaign. Brendan Rodgers’ side will collect the Premiership trophy after the game but the Irishman will be demanding that his side put on a show ahead of the Scottish Cup Final.
After thumping Aberdeen at Pittodrie after making eight changes, Celtic return to Paradise to close out the campaign. Brendan confirmed that Reo Hatate would be out for the two remaining games of the season, meaning he will miss the Scottish Cup Final as well.
Team News
Kasper Schmeichel dropped to the bench midweek with Vil Sinisalo coming into the squad but the Dane is expected to start the game.
Greg Taylor is expected to start at left back. Alistair Johnston will likely come back into the team at right back and probably play the first hour. Cameron Carter-Vickers is available for selection again after missing the last two games with a hamstring concern. Much like AJ, the USA Internationalist will probably play the first hour before being replaced. Maik Nawrocki may feel hard done by if he doesn’t start given that he impressed in the North East. Liam Scales will likely come in to partner CCV.
In the midfield, Hatate’s injury opens up a space alongside Callum McGregor and Arne Engels. Paulo Bernardo is most likely to step into the third midfield slot but there’s a strong argument for Luke McCowan, who impressed midweek.
Adam Idah and Daizen Maeda will likely come back into the starting XI with James Forrest remaining.
Predicted XI: Schmeichel; Taylor, Scales, Carter-Vickers, Johnston; McGregor, Engels, Bernardo; Maeda, Idah, Forrest.
Match Officials
David Dickinson has been handed the whistle for the action at Celtic Park. Dickinson will be assisted by Ross Nelson and Steven Traynor.
Meanwhile, at Clydesdale House, Calum Scott is on VAR duties with Andrew McWilliam assisting.
Kick Off Time
The game kicks off at 12:30pm (Celtic Park Time).
Where to Watch
The game will be shown on Sky Sports Football with coverage starting from 11:30am. Chris Sutton & Co will build up to all the action at Paradise then they’ll be joined after the game on the pitch with Brendan Rodgers as they review another excellent campaign where Celtic are Champions again. The game will also be shown live on Celtic TV and will be available to subscribers based outside of Britain and Ireland.
Score Prediction – Celtic to win 5-1 with Jamesy scoring to get his goal.
Song Prediction – ‘We’ve got Jamesy, Jamesy Forrest on the Wing, on the Wing, Jamesy, oh Jamesy Forrest, oh Jamesy Forrest on the wing, Jamesy, oh Jamesy Forrest, oh Jamesy Forrest on wing,”
Enjoy Trophy Day folks and make the most of it. If you are going to the Trongate party please put your rubbish in the bins provided by Glasgow City Council.
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