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Ross County will welcome league leaders Celtic to the Global Energy Stadium in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday. The hosts are in 10th place in the league standings with 25 points, two fewer than sixth-placed St. Mirren. The visitors have a comfortable 16-point lead over second-placed Rangers.
The Staggies have bounced back from four consecutive losses between November and December, and are unbeaten in their last four games. They registered a 1-0 away win over Kilmarnock in their league meeting last week, maintaining their 100% start to 2025.
The Bhoys lost 3-0 to Rangers in their first league game of the year and have recorded two wins on the trot since. They hosted Dundee United on Wednesday and recorded a 2-0 win, thanks to goals from Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate.
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Ross County vs Celtic Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have locked horns 44 times in competitive games. As expected, the reigning champions have been the dominant side in these meetings with 33 wins. The Staggies have got the better of the visitors five times and just six meetings have ended in draws.
- The Bhoys are on a 13-game winning streak in this fixture and registered 2-1 and 5-0 wins in their league meetings earlier this season.
- Ross County have six wins in the league thus far this season. Interestingly, their last three wins have been registered away from home.
- Celtic have kept eight clean sheets in their last nine league games. They have scored at least three goals in five games during that period.
- Four of the last five meetings between the two teams have produced over 2.5 goals, though the hosts have scored just three goals in these games.
Ross County vs Celtic Prediction
The Staggies have won three of their last four league games, scoring eight goals while keeping two clean sheets. However, they are winless in their last three home games suffering two defeats.
Ryan Leak suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon against Aberdeen earlier this month and faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Alex Samuel and Ross Laidlaw are also expected to sit this one out. Eli Campbell and Will Nightingale are back in full training and are likely to start from the bench. New signing Kieran Phillips is in contention to start here.
The defending champions have suffered just one loss in the Premiership this term, with that loss coming against Rangers in their away game earlier this month. They have won their last five away league meetings against the hosts, scoring 12 goals, and are strong favorites.
James Forrest remains a key absentee for Brendan Rodgers. Odin Thiago Holm is also not expected to be a part of the team for the trip to Dingwall.
The league leaders have been in great form this season and considering their dominance in this fixture, we back them to record a comfortable win.
Prediction: Ross County 0-3 Celtic
Ross County vs Celtic Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Celtic to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Both teams to score - No
Bold Tip: Daizen Maeda to score or assist anytime - Yes
