With the international break over, the domestic season returns at Celtic Park as Brendan Rodgers’ Hoops outfit host struggling Hearts in the east end of Glasgow.
It has been a contrasting start to the campaign for both sides heading into the clash, with Celtic yet to concede a goal, let alone drop a point. Hearts on the other hand are yet to taste victory after losing three of their opening four games of the new league season.
Celtic have been handed a double injury boost, with Canada boss Jesse Marsch allaying fears that Alistair Johnston may miss the game after coming off the pitch with a knock during international duty, while Cameron Carter-Vickers is also expected be fit for the game, despite being seen wearing a moon boot following the 3-0 win over Rangers a fortnight ago.
In the away dugout, Steven Naismith is without Calem Nieuwenhof, while Kenneth Vargas is also a doubt for the game with a ‘minor foot injury’. Beni Baningime could return to the starting XI for the first time this season though after overcoming a troublesome calf injury.
So how will both sides line up at Celtic Park tomorrow? The Scotsman predicts Celtic and Hearts’ starting XI, with changes expected on both sides.

13. CM: Cammy Devlin - Hearts
Having just agreed a new two-year deal with the club, the Australian will play the defensive midfield role at Celtic Park. | SNS Group

14. CM: Reo Hatate - Celtic
Much like the skipper, the Japanese midfielder has been in exhilarating form in the opening month of the campaign. Chased by English Premier League clubs in the transfer window, Hatate starts whenever he is fit. | SNS Group

15. CM: Blair Spittal - Hearts
The ex-Motherwell midfielder will form part of a midfield three against the champions. | SNS Group

16. CM: Paulo Bernardo - Celtic
Faces competition from new signing Arne Engels and Luke McCowan for his starting XI spot, but Bernardo performed well in the 3-0 win over Rangers and has earnt his place for tomorrow's game against Hearts. | SNS Group
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