Sinisalo Must Start In Goal | Predicted 4-3-3 Celtic Lineup To Face Rangers

Key Highlights

• A 1-3 Parkhead defeat in January led to Wilfried Nancy’s dismissal, and the Bhoys must aim for revenge this weekend to close the gap with the league leaders Hearts in the three-horse title race. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementPredicted 4-3-3 Celtic Lineup To Face RangersDefenceViljami Sinisalo passed the audition in Europe with flying colours.
• The Finnish custodian should get the nod over veteran Kasper Schmeichel, who has lately been dreadful in the Celtic goal. GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – JANUARY 03: Yang Hyun-Jun of Celtic celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Celtic and Rangers at Celtic Park on January 03, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland.
• (Photo by Ian MacNicol/)Julian Araujo did not travel to Germany for the Thursday night fixture.
• Martin O’Neill must have protected him for Sunday’s early kick-off clash, and the veteran Irishman would hope to have the Mexican available at the right-back spot.
• Auston Trusty is suspended following his marching order against Hibernian; however, the gaffer should be relieved by Dane Murray’s performance, as the Celts’ academy graduate deserves a nod over Benjamin Arthur, alongside Liam Scales in the heart of the backline.