Celtic will host Young Boys on Wednesday in a clash that contrasts both teams’ fortunes. With Celtic’s strong home record and recent successes, they are poised to capitalize on their form, while Young Boys aim to shake off their European struggles.

The Celts have shown consistent strength, boasting a 67% win rate from their last nine matches. They’ve been dominant domestically, securing key wins against Kilmarnock and Dundee United, and are determined to progress in the Champions League. 

On the other hand, Young Boys have had a rocky season, winning only two of their last five games. Their Champions League form has been particularly poor, sitting at the bottom of the group with zero points, having scored just three goals and conceded 22. 

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

Celtic vs. Young Boys live stream, TV channel in the UK

Here’s how to watch this Champions League match in the UK:

TV channel: TNT Sports 1
Live stream: Discovery+

This game is available for live TV broadcast on TNT Sports 1 in the UK. Streaming options are available on Discovery+. 

What time does Celtic vs. Young Boys kick off in the UK?

This Champions League clash takes place at the Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland and kicks off on Wednesday, January 22 at 8 p.m. local time.

Celtic vs. Young Boys predicted lineups, team news

Celtic will be without James Forrest due to a foot injury and Odin Thiago Holm, who is recovering from a calf injury.

Both are expected back in late January, ruling them out of this crucial Champions League tie.

Celtic predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Schmeichel (GK) — Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Taylor — McGowan, Bernardo, McGregor — Furuhashi, Maeda, Kuhn.

Injured: Forrest (foot), Thiago Holm (calf)

Suspended: None

Young Boys face significant absences, with Abdu Conte doubtful due to a knock and Christian Fassnacht sidelined with a leg injury until late January. 

Adding to their woes, Facinet Conte is out for the season with a cruciate ligament injury, a significant blow to their defense. Saidy Janko also remains unavailable.

Young Boys predicted XI (4-1-4-1, right to left): Keller (GK) — Zoukrou, Benito, Hadjam, Blum — Lakomy — Ugrinic, Lauper, Males, Colley — Almada Monteiro.

Injured: A. Conte (doubtful), Fassnacht (leg),  F. Conte (ACL)

Suspended: None

Champions League fixture schedule this week

All times GMT

Tuesday, January 21

• AS Monaco (5:45 p.m.)
• Atalanta vs. Sturm Graz (5:45 p.m.)
• Atletico Madrid vs. Bayer Leverkusen (8:00 p.m.)
• Benfica vs. Barcelona (8:00 p.m.)
• Bologna vs. Borussia Dortmund (8:00 p.m.)
• Club Brugge vs. Juventus (8:00 p.m.)
• Crvena Zvezda vs. PSV Eindhover (8:00 p.m.)
• Liverpool vs. Lille (8:00 p.m.)
• Slovan Bratislava vs. Vfb Stuttgart (8:00 p.m.)

Wednesday, January 22

• RB Leipzig vs. Sporting CP (5:45 p.m.)
• Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Brest (5:45 p.m.)
• AC Milan vs. Girona (8:00 p.m.)
• Arsenal vs. Dinamo Zagreb (8:00 p.m.)
• Celtic vs. Young Boys (8:00 p.m.)
• Feyenoord vs. Bayern Munich (8:00 p.m.)
• PSG vs. Manchester City (8:00 p.m.)
• Real Madrid vs. RB Salzburg (8:00 p.m.)
• Sparta Prague vs. Inter Milan (8:00 p.m.)