Form and context

Both sides arrive at Celtic Park with no points from their opening two Europa League games. Celtic lost to Ferencvaros and Benfica, while Celta Vigo went down to Omonia Nicosia and Juventus. Celtic sit four points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership after a 7-1 win over Hearts, and Celta are eighth in La Liga following a 2-1 victory over Alaves.

Team news

• Celtic: Cameron Carter-Vickers and Yang will miss out, with Carter-Vickers targeting the weekend trip to Hibs. Callum Osmand was withdrawn at half-time against Hearts with a hamstring issue but should be available. Alistair Johnston is a doubt, and Jota is not in the Europa League squad.
• Celta Vigo: Borja Iglesias is ruled out for six weeks with a calf injury. Carl Starfelt will miss a return to Parkhead through injury.

What the numbers say

• Celtic's last five in all competitions: 7-1 win over Hearts, 4-1 loss at Benfica, 2-0 win at Motherwell, 0-1 loss to Rangers, 1-3 loss to Ferencvaros.
• Celta's last five in all competitions: 2-1 win over Alaves, 1-2 loss to Juventus, 0-0 at Elche, 5-0 win over Racing Santander, 0-1 loss at Omonia Nicosia.
• Celtic have lost four of their last six in all competitions, and have conceded two or more in six of their last seven home league phase games.
• Celta have conceded just five goals in their last eight matches.

Our view

Celtic's domestic form is strong but their European results have been poor, and the absence of Carter-Vickers leaves the defence short. Celta have been solid defensively and are unbeaten in six La Liga games, though they have yet to score a point in this competition. Ferran Jutgla has called it a very important match for the visitors.

Most likely outcome: home win - Celtic's home advantage and attacking form outweigh Celta's defensive record.