Ross County and Celtic go head-to-head on Sunday, October 6, 2024, in a Scottish Premiership match at the Global Energy Stadium in Dingwall. This encounter comes on the heels of Celtic’s devastating 7-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, a result that ended their undefeated streak this season.
Celtic, managed by Brendan Rodgers, has been flawless in the Scottish Premiership, winning all six of their league matches without conceding a single goal. Despite the recent setback, they remain heavy favourites to win against Ross County, who are currently seventh in the table with one win from their last five league meetings.
Ross County, under the leadership of Don Cowie, will be without key players Josh Reid, Max Sheaf, Ricki Lamie, and George Harmon due to injuries. The team’s manager has dismissed the notion of this being a “free hit” for Ross County, emphasizing the need to approach the game with a positive mindset and a focus on scoring goals.
Celtic will also face some challenges with injuries, as Cameron Carter-Vickers and Greg Taylor are ruled out, and Alistair Johnston is an injury doubt. However, their predicted lineup still looks strong, with Kasper Schmeichel in goal and a formidable attacking lineup.
The match is expected to be challenging for Ross County, given Celtic’s dominant form and the compact nature of the Global Energy Stadium pitch. Brendan Rodgers has highlighted the difficulties of playing on such a pitch and the need for top concentration levels to counter Ross County’s direct approach and the threat posed by young forward Ronan Hale.
The game will be televised on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football in the UK, and on Paramount+ in the United States.
