Yahoo Sports Aston Villa vs Celtic – Predicted lineup and team news
Aston Villa host Celtic in their final fixture of the Champions League’s league phase tonight.
Both teams are guaranteed a place in the playoffs but have a chance of automatic progress to the Round of 16 with a win.
Villa are outside the top eight on goal difference after an impressive European campaign under Unai Emery. However, defeat at AS Monaco last time out leaves Villa in need of favours elsewhere to progress straight to the last 16.
Villa Park. Tonight. 💥 pic.twitter.com/ohbnLJfdBD
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) January 29, 2025
Celtic sealed their playoff place with a 1-0 win over Young Boys a week ago. The Scottish champions are set to play knockout football in the Champions League for the first time since the 2012/13 season.
Tonight’s ‘Battle of Britain’ will be the first competitive meetings between the sides.
Aston Villa vs Celtic – Predicted lineup and team news
Aston Villa team news
Aston Villa are working behind the scenes to bring in a centre-back amid injuries to Pau Torres and Tyrone Mings. Though the latter’s knee issue is not understood to be serious, Mings is unlikely to feature this evening.
Lucas Digne was moved to a centre-back role during the weekend draw with West Ham but looked uncomfortable. Boubacar Kamara, who previously played centre-back at Marseille, could fill in tonight.
January signings Donyell Malen and Andres Garcia are ineligible for the clash, while Amadou Onana and Ross Barkley remain out.
Aston Villa predicted lineup
Aston Villa predicted XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Kamara, Digne; Tielemans, McGinn, Ramsey; Bailey, Rogers, Watkins.
When is Aston Villa vs Celtic?
Aston Villa host Celtic in the Champions League on Wednesday 29th January 2025. Kick-off at Villa Park is 20:00 GMT.
What TV channel is Aston Villa vs Celtic on?
In the United Kingdom (UK), the UEFA Champions League match between Aston Villa and Celtic will be available to watch on TNT Sports.
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