The Celtic Star writers have been giving their League Cup Final predictions over the past few days. First up was Conall McGinty who is super optimistic about the outcome of today’s match, you can read what he’s had to say about today’s Hampden showdown below.
READ THIS…The Celtic Star’s Cup Final Predictions – Conall McGinty
Then we had a wee rush of predictions coming in so we included the pre-match Cup Final thoughts of David Potter, Mike Maher, Eddie Murray, Niall J and Paul Gillespie in the next article, again you can read that below…
READ THIS…League Cup Final – The Celtic Star’s Writers’ Predictions
Last but not least Liam Kelly concludes our predictions ahead of today’s game and here’s what he is thinking this morning…
LIAM KELLY’S LEAGUE CUP FINAL PREDICTION…
I see Ange going with his tried and tested goalkeeper and back four – Hart, Johnston, CCV, Starfelt, Taylor. Two of the midfield three pick themselves, Hatate and McGregor, but the third player is where Ange will have a decision to make. Aaron Mooy has been in great form, while Matt O’Riley provides more energy.
Last time against theRangers he went for the latter, which I feel was mistake, but I have a feeling he will do the same again. In terms of the front three, I’m almost certain that Maeda, Kyogo and Jota will be the trio selected, though I’d personally start Abada ahead of the Portuguese star, simply due to his goalscoring record in this fixture.
Celtic are the superior team/squad so I expect a win. My only concern is that we don’t always turn up in these Glasgow Derby games. When we do, we have won 3-0 and 4-0. Whereas other recent derbies have resulted in draws.
I predict Celtic will win this game 1-0, with CCV being named man of the match.
Liam Kelly
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