Ross County will face league leaders Celtic at the Global Energy Stadium on Saturday, sitting 10th in the Scottish Premiership standings. With 25 points, they are just two points behind St. Mirren in sixth, while Celtic hold a commanding 16-point lead over second-placed Rangers.
The Staggies have found form after a tough run of four straight losses, remaining unbeaten in their last four matches. Their 1-0 victory over Kilmarnock last week was a strong start to 2025, building confidence as they prepare for the league leaders.
Celtic, fresh from a 2-0 win over Dundee United, will be determined to maintain their dominance despite a 3-0 loss to Rangers earlier this year. With two wins in a row, the Bhoys will aim to continue their push towards the most sensible on the table and make their merit bigger than their rivals.
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The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Next we show how to see this Scottish premiere in the United States:
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This Scottish premiere takes place at the Global Energy Stadium in Highland, Scotland and kicks off on Saturday, January 11 at 12:30 p. m. Local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
Ross County will be without Alex Samuel, Elijah Campbell, and Ross Laidlaw, all of whom are expected to return by mid-to-late January.
Additionally, Ryan Leak is out until early March, while Will Nightingale will miss the adjustment due to injury, with a possible return until mid-January.
Ross County predicted XI (3-5-1-1, left): Amissah (GK)-W, Lopata, Randall-Brown, Nisbet, Kenneh, Duelas, Harmon-Chilvers-White.
Injured: Samuel,, Campbell, Laidlaw, Leak, NightingaleSuspended:
For Celtic, James Forrest is a confirmed absentee as he continues to recover from injury. Nicolas Kuhn was withdrawn during the warm-up against Dundee United and remains a doubt for the trip to Dingwall. Thiago Holm continues to remain an absentee.
Hyunjun Yang replaced him last time, however, Luke McCowan and Luis Palma may also be characteristics of Brendan Rodgers if he makes the decision to rotate his team.
Celtic predicted XI (4-3-3 right to left): Schmeichel (GK) — Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Taylor — Engels, McGregor, Hatate — Kühn, Furuhashi, Maeda.
Injured: Forrest, Kuhn (doubt), Thiago Holm Suspended:
This fits groups at the opposite end of the spectrum from others. Ross County will play at home, however the Bhoys are aiming for this title, it would be difficult to prevent them.
Prediction: Ross County 1-2 Celtic
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