Ross County vs Celtic Match Analysis and Prediction

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Celtic will be taking on Ross County at the Global Energy Stadium on Sunday, as they will be hoping to edge closer to the Scottish Premier League title.

The hosts are currently sitting just a point adrift of the European places, while Celtic enter the weekend with a six-point advantage over second-placed Rangers.

Ross County have enjoyed their two-week break befpre the Championship Group gets off and running this weekend after having booked their spot in the top-six with a 1-0 win over Aberdeen.

It looked as though the Staggies may come u short in their quest for a top-six position, when their encounter with the Dons entered the closing stages with the game still goalless.

However, Jonny Hayes was penalised for a handball in the box in the late minutes, presenting Joseph Hungbo with the chance to win the game from the spot.

Having already secured a place in the Championship, Ross County find themselves in fifth position, with just one point separating them from a Europa Conference League spot.

Meanwhile, Celtic are closing in the Scottish Premiership title, but they may head into Sunday’s fixture in a downbeat mood after their dream of cmpleting a treble was ended last weekend by Rangers in the Scottish Cup.

The Hoops claimed the opener in the semi-final clash through Greg Taylor’s goal, but they were pegged back by Scott Arfield, forcing the tie into extra time, before it was unfortunately decided by a Carl Starfelt own goal.

With another Old Firm encounter scheduled for next weekend, Ange Postecoglu’s side will be hoping they can take at least a six-point lead into that clash, with the Hoops currently enjoying a run of five consecutive league victories.

The Hoops will believe they have the firepower to overcome Ross County at the Global Energy Stadium on Sunday.

Ross County vs Celtic head to head

The two teams have previously met on 34 occasions across all competitions, where Celtic have claimed 23 victories while Ross County have won five, with six draws. Ross County have scored 22 goals and conceded 80. In their last five meetings, Celtic have won four while Ross County have won once.

Celtic 2-0 Ross County 23/12/20

Ross County 1-0 Celtic 21/02/21

Celtic 3-0 Ross County 11/09/21

Ross County 1-2 Celtic 15/12/21

Celtic 4-0 Ross County 19/03/22

Ross County latest home form

Ross County have recently been on a good run of form at home, having been unbeaten in their seven most recent matches. In their last home game, they played out a 1-1 draw with Hearts in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored seven goals and conceded four.

Ross County 1-1 Aberdeen 01/02/22

Ross County 1-1 Livingston 09/02/22

Ross County 3-1 St. Johnstone 26/02/22

Ross County 1-0 St. Mirren 05/03/22

Ross County 1-1 Hearts 02/04/22

Ross County latest away form

Ross County have recently kept a patchy run of form on the road, as they have lost two of their five most recent matches. In their last away game, they managed to defeat Aberdeen 1-0 in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored four goals and conceded seven.

Dundee 1-2 Ross County 05/02/22

Hibernian 2-0 Ross County 19/02/22

Motherwell 0-1 Ross County 02/03/22

Celtic 4-0 Ross County 19/03/22

Aberdeen 0-1 Ross County 09/04/22

Celtic latest home form

Celtic most recently lost 2-1 to Rangers after extra time in the Scottish Cup. However, they have recently been on a good run of form at home, as they have been unbeaten in their previous four matches. In their last five matches, they have scored 17 goals and conceded four.

Celtic 3-2 Dundee 20/02/22

Celtic 2-0 St. Mirren 02/03/22

Celtic 4-0 Ross County 19/03/22

Celtic 7-0 St. Johnstone 09/04/22

Celtic 1-2(E) Rangers 17/04/22

Celtic latest away form

Celtic have recently been on a good run of form on the road, having been unbeaten in their four most recent matches. Their last away defeat came 2-0 against Bodo/Glimt on February 24 in the Europa Conference League. In their last five matches, they have scored eight goals and conceded four.

Bodo/Glimt 2-0 Celtic 24/02/22

Hibernian 0-0 Celtic 27/02/22

Livingston 1-3 Celtic 06/03/22

Dundee United 0-3 Celtic 14/03/22

Rangers 1-2 Celtic 03/04/22

Ross County news

Ross County will be without Injured Ashley Maynard-Brewer, while Josh Sims remains a doubt after missing the last six matches.

Kayne Ramsay makes a return to the squad after serving a two-match suspension and could feature on the bench, while Hungbo is likely to be rewarded with a starting role for Sunday’s game.

Celtic news

Celtic are expected to be without Josip Juranovic for at least a couple of weeks after he picked up an injury against Rangers.

With Juranovic’s absence, Anthony Ralston is likely to come in at right-back on Sunday to feature alongside Cameron Carter-Vickers, Greg Taylor and Carl Starfelt in a back four.

Prediction and Odds

Celtic enter the contest with the disappointment from their cup loss to Rangers last time out, and may be in a downbeat mood.

However, Ross County are not likely to pose any difficult challenge for the Hoops who are looking to secure the league title, and we predict an away win.

Odds: 1 2.40 X 2.00 1 1.80