Nicolas Kühn was congratulated by Arne Engels after scoring his second goal to put Celtic ahead 5-2 against Falkirk in the Premier Sports Cup Quarter Final at Celtic Park on 22 September 2024. (Photo by Stuart Wallace/Shutterstock)

Celtic will travel to Perth to take on St Johnstone in tonight’s Premiership match, aiming to reclaim the top spot as Aberdeen currently leads Dundee.

**Team News**

Celtic will be without Cameron Carter-Vickers, who is still dealing with a toe injury. Brendan Rodgers’ side will aim to continue their excellent start to the season against the managerless Saints.

The manager will likely rotate his squad, considering the quick turnaround before Tuesday’s Champions League game against Borussia Dortmund.

Kasper Schmeichel will start in goal, having yet to concede in the league for Celtic.

The backline is expected to feature Alistair Johnston, Auston Trusty, Liam Scales, and Greg Taylor.

In midfield, Callum McGregor will likely be joined by Arne Engels and Reo Hatate.

In attack, Kyogo is expected to lead the line, with Daizen Maeda and Nicolas Kühn on the wings.

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

Referee Details

Experienced referee Don Robertson will officiate the match, assisted by Daniel McFarlane and Craig Ferguson. Alan Muir will be in charge of VAR, with Graeme Leslie assisting.

The game will be broadcast on Premier Sports 1, with coverage starting at 17:15. It will also be available on Celtic TV for subscribers outside Britain and Ireland.