Celtic begin their Champions League campaign in its brand new format at home against Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday.
The Bhoys haven't had much success in the Champions League in recent years so will be hoping that the new format can help them progress beyond the first phase for the first time since 2013.
For Slovan, this is the first time they have ever qualified for the Champions League proper.
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Celtic Recent Form
Celtic have been pretty flawless at the beginning of the campaign in Scotland, winning every match so far in the League and League Cup.
In the Scottish Premiership, they have won five in a row versus Kilmarnock, Hibernian, St Mirren, Rangers and Hearts. On Saturday, they defeated Hearts 2-0 thanks to goals from new signings Arne Engels and Luke McCowan.
They have scored 14 goals in five league matches and conceded zero.
Celtic Injury News
Brendan Rodgers has a full squad at his disposal for this game.
Crucially, Celtic have strength in depth, particularly in the midfield area, that they arguably did not have in recent European campaigns. Brendan Rodgers will need to decide which two of Reo Hatate, Paulo Bernardo and Arne Engels will feature alongside captain Callum McGregor in the midfield three.
Kyogo Furuhashi will likely start, but he has £9 million signing Adam Idah waiting in the wings for a starting berth.
Last Celtic Lineup
Here's how Celtic lined up against Hearts.
Slovan Bratislava Recent Form
Slovan have already played lots of football as they had to reach the league phase by going through no less than four qualifying rounds. They bested Struga, Celje, APOEL and FC Midtjylland.
They have won four out of five games in domestic action, but they were also on the wrong end of a surprising 5-0 heavy defeat at home to Zilina.
Slovan Bratislava Injury News
Lukas Pauschek hasn't been involved since July after suffering a shoulder injury, while centre-forward Adler is a long-term absentee due to a shin problem.
Last Slovan Bratislava Lineup
Here's how Slovan lined up against DAC 1904.
(4-2-3-1): Takac; Blackman, Kashia, Bajiric, Wimmer; Ihnatenko, Szoke; Barseghyan, Tolic, Weiss; Strelec
Celtic - Player To Watch
Celtic smashed their transfer record during the summer to sign Belgian wonderkid midfielder Arne Engels from Augsburg. He made his first start for the club at the weekend and opened his goalscoring account with a penalty in the second half. Engels was purchased to perform in matches like this.
Slovan Bratislava - Player To Watch
Tigran Barseghyan has six goals in six league appearances this season, while he also scored twice in Champions League qualifying.
Celtic vs Slovan Bratislava - Prediction
Celtic go into this game is favourites which is rare for the Bhoys in the Champions League these days. The pressure is on, but Rodgers will ensure there is no complacency so they should have too much for Slovan on the night.
Scoreline prediction - Celtic 3-1 Slovan
Celtic vs Slovan - Betting Tips
Celtic to Win and Over 2.5 Goals Scored
- Games involving Celtic this season have seen 18 goals scored.
- In Slovan's last five games, there has been 20 goals scored.
Vladimir Weiss to be booked
- Vladimir Weiss has already been booked twice this season
- Vladimir Weiss used to play for Celtic's arch-rivals, Rangers, and there is certainly no love lost between the Slovakian and the Celtic supporters
