Celtic vs Livingston – Predicted lineup and team news | OneFootball

Celtic continue their Scottish Premiership campaign with an important home fixture against Livingston at Celtic Park on Saturday.

This match follows a convincing 4-1 victory over Falkirk in the Premier Sports Cup, where Celtic displayed strong attacking prowess and squad depth.

Manager Brendan Rodgers has emphasised that the team will approach Livingston with respect and intensity, aiming to maintain momentum ahead of crucial upcoming fixtures, including a Champions League play-off against FC Kairat.

Celtic vs Livingston – Predicted lineup and team news

Celtic Team News

The Hoops enter this game in good form but will be without Jota, who remains sidelined due to injury. However, recent recruit Jahmai Simpson-Pusey is expected to be integrated gradually, having yet to make his debut.

Benjamin Nygren, who made an impact with a goal and assist in the recent league win over Aberdeen, looks set for a starting spot. Rodgers has highlighted the team’s unity and focus in training, which he sees as the key to sustaining their strong performances across competitions.

Defensively, Celtic will rely on established names including Kasper Schmeichel in goal, though Alistair Johnston was substituted in midweek with a hamstring injury.

Celtic Predicted Lineup

Celtic predicted starting XI: Schmeichel; Ralston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Tierney; Engels, McGregor, Hatate; Nygren, Idah, Maeda.

When is Celtic vs Livingston?

August 23rd, 2025, Saturday, 3pm BST.

How to Watch Celtic vs Livingston?

The match will not be televised in the UK. Those within the UK & Ireland can listen to live audio through Celtic TV.

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