Celtic vs Dunfermline Athletic – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

Celtic is set to face Dunfermline Athletic in the Scottish FA Cup final on Saturday at Hampden Park.

Martin O’Neill’s men will be eager to end their season with another piece of silverware after winning the Scottish Premiership on the last day.

Celtic vs Dunfermline Athletic – Match preview and team news

Celtic team news

The most significant squad news involves Czech striker Tomas Cvancara, whose loan spell at Parkhead has come to an abrupt end following a severe groin injury.

In other news, after delivering a stellar performance off the bench in the recent 3-1 title-clinching victory over Hearts, Kelechi Iheanacho is heavily tipped to earn a spot in the starting XI.

He will likely replace Sebastian Tounekti on the flank, joining Hyun Jun Yang and Daizen Maeda in a potent attacking trident.

With captain Callum McGregor anchoring the midfield alongside Arne Engels, Celtic boasts a settled, high-energy core.

The squad remains highly motivated and fully focused on securing a domestic double at Hampden Park, although Celtic are still without Colby Donovan, Julian Araujo, Kasper Schmeichel, Adam Montgomery, Cameron Carter-Vickers, and Jota due to injury.

Dunfermline Athletic team news

Dunfermline Athletic manager Neil Lennon faces a mix of relief and disappointment regarding his matchday selection.

In goal, the Pars received a major boost as Motherwell loanee Aston Oxborough returned to the club and is fully eligible to start, despite a brief emergency recall by his parent club last week.

Up front, forward Zak has returned to full training, providing a timely alternative to ease the team’s long-standing attacking shortages.

However, the midfield suffered a bitter blow as Freddie Turley failed a late fitness test. Despite undergoing intensive rehabilitation for an ankle injury at Derby County, Lennon confirmed the midfielder will miss the showpiece event.

The Pars will still miss Graham Carey, Olly Thomas and Ewan Otoo due to their respective injuries.

Form

Celtic

Celtic enters the final in great form, undefeated in their last eight matches across all competitions. They recently clinched their fifth consecutive Scottish Premiership title with a 3-1 comeback victory over Hearts, showcasing their lethal attacking efficiency. Their frontline is firing on all cylinders, averaging over two goals per game during this stretch. Defensively solid and highly disciplined, the champions carry immense winning momentum and supreme confidence into this high-stakes cup clash.

Dunfermline Athletic

Dunfermline has enjoyed a fairy-tale trajectory, defying the odds with a remarkably resilient cup run. They secured their spot in the final through a gritty, hard-fought performance in the semi-finals, losing only once in their last six outings. While their league form has fluctuated, their knockout discipline remains exceptional. Their most recent result was a 1-2 loss against Patrick Thistle.

Predicted lineups

Celtic: Sinisalo; Johnston, Trusty, Scales, Tierney; McGregor, Engels; Hyun-Jun, Nygren, Maeda; Iheanacho

Dunfermline Athletic: Oxborough; Mullen, Ngwenya, Fraser; Kearney, Gilmour, Amade, Todd; Morrison, Kane, Tod

How to watch Celtic vs Dunfermline Athletic?

You can watch the Celtic vs Dunfermline Scottish Cup final live on BBC One Scotland and Premier Sports 2.

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