Title contenderes Celtic will be travelling on Wednesday to encounter Ross County, who are sitting inside the relegation zone with two points separating them from safety.
While Ross County are undefeated in their previous four matches, they will face strong opposition against Celtic, who are unbeaten in the league since September.
Ross County started the 2021-22 campaign with difficulty, with their poor form seeing them sit in the relegation zone, but they have become more improved towards the winter period.
The Staggies have now gone four games unbeaten, which is their best run of the season as they have defeated Hibernian and Dundee while they have drawn with Dundee United and St Mirren.
Malky Mackay’s side have kept clean sheets in half of those matches, with their defensive qualities being necessary in midweek when they will be competing against Celtic, who have scored 37 goals this season.
However, the Hoops also showcased their scoring ability at the weekend when they netted three times to secure a crucial victory against Dundee.
Despite having fallen back by two goals, Ross County turned the results around through goals from Dominic Samuel and Regan Charles-Cook and an own goal helping them win.
Celtic are currently four points behind their rivals and they will be keen not to fall, especially against a side in the relagation zone.
Ange Postecoglou’s side defeated Motherwell at the weekend, with Tom Rogic striking the only goal of the game at the end of the first half.
That was their third match in a row keeping a clean sheet, with Joe Hart’s experience being vital for Celtic.
Celtic’s attacking qualities were evident the last time they had an encounter with Ross County, as they won the match 3-0 with a brace from Albian Ateji and a goal from Cameron Carter-Vickers.
Ross County vs Celtic head to head
The two Scottish clubs have previously met on 32 occasions and Celtic are leading with 21 victories against 5 of Ross County, and they have drawn in 6 in all competitions. Celtic have scored 74 goals and conceded 21. In their last five meetings, Celtic have won 3 and Ross County 2.
Ross County 0-5 Celtic 12/09/20
Celtic 0-2 Ross County 29/11/20
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 latest home form
Ross County have recently been on the improving end of their home form, having not lost in their last three matches, with their last defeat coming in October against Livingston. In their last five matches, they have won two, drawn one and lost two, scoring 9 goals and conceding 9.
Ross County 2-3 St Mirren 16/10/21
Ross County 2-3 Livingston 23/10/21
Ross County 1-0 Hibernian 24/11/21
Ross County 1-1 Dundee United 27/11/21
Ross County 3-2 Dundee 11/12/21
Ross County latest away form
The Staggies have been on a poor run of form on the road, having registered just two victories in their last ten matches, and lost in six in all competitions. In their last five away matches, they have won just one, drawn one and lost three, scoring 8 goals and conceding 7.
Motherwell 2-1 Ross County 25/09/21
Dundee United 1-0 Ross County 02/10/21
Dundee 0-5 Ross County 27/10/21
Rangers 4-2 Ross County 07/11/21
St Mirren 0-0 Ross County 01/12/21
Celtic latest home form
Celtic have been on a good form at home on the long run, as they have lost just once in their ten most recent matches in all competitions, with the defeat coming on the 30th of September when they lost 4-0 to Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League competition.
Celtic 1-0 St Johnstone 20/11/21
Celtic 2-1 Aberdeen 28/11/21
Celtic 1-0 Hearts 02/12/21
Celtic 3-2 Real Betis 09/12/21
Celtic 1-0 Motherwell 12/12/21
Celtic latest away form
The Hoops have recently lost their second-last away game 3-2 to Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League. However, they had gone for five games unbeaten prior to that, and they also won their last away game. In their last five, they have won four and lost one in all competitions.
Hibernian 1-3 Celtic 27/10/21
Ferencvaros 2-3 Celtic 04/11/21
Dundee 2-4 Celtic 07/11/21
Bayer Leverkusen 3-2 Celtic 25/11/21
Dundee United 0-3 Celtic 05/12/21
Ross County news
Ross County’s Blair Spittal is likely to be brought into the starting lineup on Wednesday, having come off the bench and made a big impact at the weekend.
Goalkeeper Ashley Maynard-Brewer will maintain his place, aiming to continue his impressive performance in the goal, with Ross County having shown their strength in defence recently.
Celtic news
Kyogo Furuhashi encountered a hamstring problem in their game with Real Betis, keeping him out of the team. Jota , Ajeti and Giorgos Giakoumakis are all sidelined with their respective injuries.
Sunday’s game with Motherwell added James Forrest to the list of injuries, as he suffered a muscular issue that will rule him out.
Prediction and Odds
With the two teams being on the opposite ends of the table, and their recent good form, we could see a tightly contested game here.
However, Celtic have been on their best form recently, and they have attacking qualities which could let them get through their opponents easily. So, we predict an away win.
Odds: 1 2.32 X 2.97 2 1.67
Probable outcomes
Ross County 1-2 Celtic
Ross County 0-2 Celtic
Ross County 1-3 Celtic
Ross County 2-3 Celtic
Ross County 2-2 Celtic
