Celtic - Besiktas

Can Celtic rediscover their attacking rhythm as they host Besiktas at Celtic Park on 5 November 2026? The home side faces a tactical test, with the expected XI featuring Callum Osmand and Haissem Hassan tasked with breaking down a resilient visiting defense. Kieran Tierney remains central to the defensive structure, supported by Cameron Carter-Vickers, as Celtic looks to recover from a recent 2-0 Premiership defeat to Falkirk. Besiktas arrives with a balanced approach, relying on the midfield control of Wilfred Ndidi and Salih Ozcan to dictate the tempo.

Besiktas enters the fixture following a 2-2 draw against Kasimpasa, maintaining a competitive edge in their recent European outings, including a 3-2 victory over Hoffenheim. With Leandro Trossard and Hyeon-Gyu Oh expected to lead the line, the visitors will look to exploit any gaps in the Celtic backline. Both teams are eager to secure points in this matchday 4 encounter to bolster their standing in the competition.