Celtic will look to go second in the Premiership as they head north to face Aberdeen at Pittodrie this Wednesday night (kick-off: 8pm).
Martin O’Neill’s men rescued a draw against fierce rivals Rangers at the weekend, as second-half strikes from Kieran Tierney and Reo Hatate snapped a late point as they drew 2-2 at Ibrox, and will now look to leapfrog their Glasgow neighbours and put pressure on league leaders Hearts by winning their game in hand against Aberdeen.
Eight points behind Hearts, and two behind Rangers, failure to win against the Dons could have grave consequences for the current champions heading into the final nine games of the season.
Their hosts, Aberdeen, are just as desperate for points, having lost four of their last five games. Currently in eighth position and 13 points behind sixth-placed Falkirk, hopes of a top-half finish have virtually evaporated in recent weeks. Still without a permanent manager, interim head coach Peter Leven will take charge of the side once again.
Ahead of the game at Pittodrie, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
9. Sebastian Tounekti - Celtic - RETURN TO STARTING XI?
The Tunisian was excellent off the bench against Rangers at the weekend, and will hope he has done enough to win a place in Martin O'Neill starting XI when they visit Aberdeen on Wednesday. | SNS Group
10. Reo Hatate - Celtic - RETURN TO STARTING XI?
Scored the injury-time equaliser that rescued a draw against Rangers at the weekend, and looked more like his normal self after a lacklustre couple performance. Martin O'Neill must decide whether to restore him to the starting XI this Wednesday as one of several big decisions he has to make. | SNS Group
11. Alistair Johnston - Celtic - OUT
Has had his season wrecked by two hamstring injuries, the second of which required surgery. Unlikely to be available again until April. | SNS Group
12. Kristers Tobers - Aberdeen - OUT
Reports claim the Latvian defender is unlikely to play again this season due to a knee injury. | SNS Group