Celtic vs Ferencvaros: Celtic faces Ferencvaros at home in the UEFA Europa League on Tuesday in Group G, as both eye first points of the campaign.
Match Details:
Teams: Celtic vs Ferencvaros
Venue: Celtic Park, Glasgow
Date: Tuesday 19th October, 2021
Time: 08:00 PM IST
Live Link: http://www.sonyliv.com/
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Preview
Celtic and Ferencvaros head into this after defeats on previous matchday against Leverkusen and Real Betis and need a significant turnaround; as they are winless.
The Scottish side were hammered 4-0 by Leverkusen as Hincapie, Wirtz, Alario and Adli found the back of the net to make it successive losses in the Europa League.
However, Celtic got back to winning ways in the Premiership with 2 wins from their next 2 matches.
Celtic is in 4th spot on the league table with 16 points.
On the other hand, Ferencvaros lost 3-1 at home to Real Betis on MD 2 to ensure another loss.
This kept them in 3rd place on the group table with 0 points.
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Fekir’s strike was cancelled out by Uzuni but an own goal from Wingo and late strike by Tello ensured a win for the Spanish side.
Both sides are desperate to gain a point from this contest as it could still keep their slim hopes of qualification alive.
These two sides met in the UCL qualification match last season where Ferencvaros won 2-1.
Form Guide
Celtic: WDLWW
Ferencvaros: WWLWL
Last Matches of both teams:
Motherwall 0-2 Celtic
Ferencvaros 1-2 Zalaegerszeg
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— Ferencvárosi TC (@Fradi_HU) October 19, 2021
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Celtic vs Ferencvaros in India?
The match is live streamed on the Sony LIV App, Jio TV, while the broadcast is on the Sony Sports Network channels.
Team News
Jullien, Taylor, Forrest, Juranovic and Dembele are the absentees for the Scottish side due to long term injuries.
Siger’s ligament injury keeps him out of contention for the Hungarian side.
Celtic possible 11:
Hart, Ralston, Welsh, Carter-Vickers, Starfelt, Soro, Rogic, Turnbull, Ajeti, Jota and Furuhashi
Ferencvaros possible 11:
Dibusz, Civic, S. Mmaee, Blazic, Botka, Wingo, Laidouni, Zachariassen, Vecsei, Uzuni and R. Mmaee
Prediction: Celtic 2-1 Ferencvaros
Celtic and Ferencvaros have conceded 8 and 5 goals respectively, which ensures a porous back-line.
This ensures for a thrilling contest here with goals leading the way.
We expect Celtic to take the points here as they are in slightly better form and have the home support.
Players to watch out for: Turnbull, Ajeti, Uzuni and Vecsei.
