A win for the home side could help them secure a second-spot finish in Group A. However, a loss could send manager Ronny Deila packing, as the loser of the crucial fixture will be knocked out of the tournament if Turkish giants Fenerbahce beat Molde.
After failing to qualify for the group stages of the Champions League for the past few seasons, the Bhoys have also had an equally-disappointing outing in the Europa League. They are yet to secure a win in the tournament, having recorded two draws and two defeats in their last four matches.
Celtic need to beat ajax and hope Fenerbahce loses to Molde
Another notable problem is the team’s defensive unit. It has conceded 11 goals in the Scottish Premier League and nine in the last for Europa League games.
Ajax, on the other hand, are one point above the Scottish club in Group A. They approach this crucial-match with the aim of collecting maximum points if they have to qualify for the last round of 32.
But according to statistics, Ajax have not won a game in five of their continental away matches. They have lost two and drawn three of their last five European matches away from home. However, the away side could bank of the fact that they are the current leaders of the Eredivisie and are unbeaten in their last five matches.
Team news
Celtic
Captain Scott Brown has been ruled out of today’s fixture due to a knee injury that could keep him out of competitive football for three months. Kris Commons could also miss the match due to illness and a muscle injury. Izaguirre should be able to start after being sent off during the first leg fixture against their Thursday opponents. Meanwhile, Fischer, Arkadiusz Milik and Amin Younes could lead the hunt for goals for the home side.
Ajax
Anwar El Ghazi, Daley Sinkgraven and Riechedly Bazoer could miss the match against The Hoops after missing their 5-1 weekend victory over Cambuur. Thulani Serero could also miss the match after suffering an injury over the weekend.
Which channel is broadcasting Celtic vs Ajax on TV or Online?
- USA: on various Fox channels (check our TV guide for listings)
- Canada: on RDS2 and TSN4
- UK: on various BT Sport channels
The channels to watch Celtic vs Ajax live in the USA include Fox Sports GO, Fox Soccer 2GO USA or Fox Sports 2 USA starting from 15:05 EST. The match will be also aired live in Canada on RDS 2 or TSN4 at 15:05 EST. UK-based viewers can tune in to BT Sport Live Streaming or BT Sport 2 from 20:05 GMT to follow the Europa League acton live.
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NOTE: Live broadcast data is subject to change
Last six matches in all competitions
Celtic: WWWLWD
Ajax: WLWDDW
Head to head
- The two clubs have clashed nine times in three different tournaments which include the Champions League, Europa League and the European Champions Clubs’ Cup
- Celtic have failed to keep a clean sheet in all of their last seven meetings with Ajax
- Out of the nine matches, four have ended in draws
- Both sides have scored a total of 12 goals against each other in their previous meetings
- Out of their last three visits to Glasgow to face Celtic, Ajax have drawn one and lost two
Probable lineups
Celtic: Gordon; Lustig, Boyata, Simunovic, Izaguirre; Allan, McGregor; Forrest, Rogic, Armstrong; Griffiths
Ajax: Cillessen; Tete, Veltman, Riedewald, Dijks; Klaassen, Gudelj, Serero; Younes, Milik, Fischer
Match details, result and original broadcast info
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