Frank Christian
Celtic is set to kick off their 2024/25 UEFA Champions League journey with a match against Slovan Bratislava this Wednesday.
Brendan Rodgers’ squad maintains a strong start in the Scottish Premiership, recently defeating Hearts 2-0.
In a parallel statement, Slovan Bratislava arrives for this Champions League encounter after securing a 2-1 victory against DAC 1904, ensuring their place at the top of the Nike Liga standings.
The Sporting News provides essential information regarding the game, including viewing options, kickoff times, and the latest updates on team lineups.
Celtic vs. Slovan Bratislava live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to catch the Champions League match in the UK:
TV channel: TNT Sports 2
Live stream: Discovery+, Discovery+ App
The match is broadcast live on TNT Sports 2 in the UK, with streaming available on Discovery+ and its App.
What time is the Celtic vs. Slovan Bratislava match in the UK?
| Date | Wed, Sep. 18 |
| Kick-off time | 8:00 p.m. BST |
| Venue | Celtic Park |
| Location | Glasgow, Scotland |
The highly anticipated Champions League match will take place at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland, starting at 8:00 p.m. local time (BST) on Wednesday, September 18.
Celtic vs. Slovan Bratislava predicted lineups, team news
Celtic heads into the match with minimal injury issues, as only Maik Nawrocki (calf injury) will be absent.
New recruit Arne Engels made a strong impression during his first full match against Hearts and may earn a spot in the lineup against Slovan Bratislava.
Celtic’s projected XI (4-3-3, left to right): Schmeichel (GK) — Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor — Engels, McGregor, Hatate — Kuhn, Kyogo, Maeda.
Injured: Nawrocki
Suspended: None
Slovan Bratislava is dealing with the absence of defender Lukas Pauschek, who suffered a shoulder injury during the season opener.
Tigran Barseghyan is the star player for Slovan Bratislava, having scored ten goals already this season.
Slovan Bratislava’s projected XI (4-3-3, left to right): Takac (GK) — Blackman, Kashia, Bajric, Wimmer — Szoke, Kucka, Tolic — Barseghyan, Strelec, Weiss Jr.
Injured: Barseghyan
Suspended: None
Celtic vs. Slovan Bratislava Prediction
This match marks the first encounter between the teams in six decades, with their last meeting dating back to the 1960s in the Cup Winners’ Cup.
Celtic emerged victorious back then, securing a 1-0 win, and they will be eager to repeat that success. However, Celtic’s recent European performances haven’t been stellar, while Slovan Bratislava has proven they can pose a significant attacking threat.
- Prediction: Celtic 2-1 Slovan Bratislava
This week’s Champions League fixture schedule
Tuesday, September 17
- BSC Young Boys vs. Aston Villa FC
- Juventus vs. PSV Eindhoven
- AC Milan vs. Liverpool FC
- FC Bayern München vs. GNK Dinamo
- Real Madrid C.F. vs. VfB Stuttgart
- Sporting Clube de Portugal vs. LOSC Lille
Wednesday, September 18
- AC Sparta Praha vs. FC Salzburg
- Bologna FC 1909 vs. FC Shakhtar Donetsk
- Celtic FC vs. SK Slovan Bratislava
- Club Brugge KV vs. Borussia Dortmund
- Manchester City vs. FC Internazionale Milano
- Paris Saint-Germain vs. Girona FC
Thursday, September 19
- Feyenoord vs. Bayer 04 Leverkusen
- FK Crvena Zvezda vs. SL Benfica
- AS Monaco vs. FC Barcelona
- Atalanta BC vs. Arsenal FC
- Atlético de Madrid vs. RB Leipzig
- Stade Brestois 29 vs. SK Sturm Graz
