Celtic vs AS Roma: Prediction, Lineups, Injuries and Team News

A thrilling clash can be expected in the league stages of the 2025/26 UEFA Europa League when Celtic hosts an under-pressure AS Roma side in their upcoming clash on Thursday, 11 December 2025. Celtic have only been able to win two of their five Europa League matches so far this season, causing them to be positioned in 21st place in the standings and they desperately need a win to move forward upwards in the table. Benjamin Nygren and Reo Hatate are Celtic's joint-top scorers in the UEFA Europa League so far with two goals apiece.

AS Roma have also had consistency issues in the 2025/26 Europa League, winning three of their five matches and being in 15th place in the table. Heading into this with two straight losses, Roma look to get a big win to reinvigorate themselves. Matias Soule is Roma's top scorer in the 2025/26 season so far, and has one goal in the Europa League. Now, we look at our Celtic vs Roma Preview, and in the end, you can compare your match prediction with our Celtic vs Roma prediction.

Celtic vs AS Roma Match Info

• Match Info: Celtic vs AS Roma, UEFA Europa League
• Stadium: Celtic Park
• Kick-Off Timing: 8:00 PM GMT

Celtic Team News

Wilfried Nancy is still dealing with the absence of quite a few important squad players at Celtic heading into the clash against AS Roma. Despite the likes of Cameron Carter-Vickers and Jota being notable absentees, Nancy will look to work with his available options and look to field his strongest lineup. Now, we look at the Celtic vs Roma predicted lineups as part of our Celtic vs Roma preview.

Celtic Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):

Goalkeeper: Kasper Schmeichel

Defenders: Auston Trusty, Liam Scales, Kieran Tierney, Hyun-Jun Yang, Luke McCowan

Midfielders: Callum McGregor, Arne Engels

Forwards: Benjamin Nygren, Reo Hatate, Daizen Maeda

AS Roma Team News

Gianpiero Gasperini is also having to deal with the absence of a few important Roma players because of injury troubles within his squad. Despite the absence of players like Artem Dovbyk and Edoardo Bove, he will look to field the strongest possible AS Roma XI to put Celtic to the sword. Now, we look at the AS Roma perspective of our Celtic vs Roma Predicted Lineups.

Roma Predicted Lineup (3-4-3):

Goalkeeper: Mile Svilar

Defenders: Gianluca Mancini, Evan N'Dicka, Mario Hermoso, Devyne Rensch, Kostas Tsimikas

Midfielders: Neil El Aynaoui, Kouadio Kone

Forwards: Matias Soule, Paulo Dybala, Evan Ferguson

Celtic vs Roma Injuries

Now, we look at the players who could miss the Celtic vs Roma clash because of their injury problems. Wilfried Nancy's biggest absences are forward Jota and defender Cameron Carter-Vickers, with the latter ruled out for the rest of the season. The likes of Alistair Johnston and Callum Osmand are also long-term injury absentees.

Gianpiero Gasperini does not have to deal with a plethora of injuries, but his striker Artem Dovbyk remains a major doubt for this game because of a hip injury. Edoardo Bove is still recovering from heart problems.

Celtic vs Roma Prediction

Considering how desperate both sides are to close in on the top-8 in the Europa League standings, this upcoming Celtic vs Roma clash should be a thrilling encounter. The Scottish giants will be urged to take the fight to Roma with the spirit of their home fans within them, as Celtic look to produce some thrilling attacking football.

Roma will be eager to end their two-game goal drought by being way more ruthless in the final third against Celtic and take their chances more clinically. There should be plenty of chances on offer for both teams, and this game is likely to end up as a thrilling scoring draw between the two sides.

Sportsdunia's Predicted Score: Celtic 1-1 Roma