Hearts v Celtic: Predicted XI with Carter-Vickers coming in at Tynecastle | OneFootball

Celtic face Hearts this evening as domestic football returns. The Scottish Champions travel across the M8 through Storm Bert to face the Edinburgh side, who are languishing at the bottom of the Premiership table.

Celtic could be playing catch up on Aberdeen, who kick off shortly in Paisley against St Mirren. However, the Celts will be looking to continue their excellent form away from home as they look to enact some revenge on the Jambos after the defeat back in March.

Brendan Rodgers will likely pick his preferred Starting XI, bringing Cameron Carter-Vickers into the team with Kyogo returning to lead the line.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers talks with Callum McGregor of Celtic during the UEFA Champions League match between Celtic FC and RB Leipzig at Celtic Park on November 05, 2024 (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Kasper Schmeichel was named in the UEFA Team of the Week for his Nations League output and he will start in goals.

Alistair Johnston signed a new contract until 2029 earlier on Friday and he will likely start at right back with Greg Taylor at left back. Expect American duo CCV and Auston Trusty to continue as the central pairing.

Arne Engels started for Belgium against Italy and Israel and he will likely start with Reo Hatate and skipper Callum McGregor in the centre of midfield.

In attack, Nicolas Kühn and Daizen Maeda will start out wide with Kyogo expected to start through the middle.

Predicted XI: Schmeichel; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Taylor; McGregor, Engels, Hatate; Kühn, Kyogo, Maeda.