RB Leipzig visit Parkhead this evening to take on Celtic in the UEFA Champions League.
With four points on the board already, Celtic sit in 20th in the competition's new-look league-phase with a win, a draw and a loss so far.
Brendan Rodgers' side have the home advantage, of course, and likewise enter tonight's match in fine form. But Leipzig have lost three of their UCL games in-a-row, meaning they come to Glasgow in desperate need of three points.
With that, it's a fair assumption that Marco Roses' men will attack the game from the outset as they seek to get themselves in front early on.
Where this might suit Celtic is down to the fact RB Leipzig have only conceded second half goals in four of their 15 matches this season so far – against Atletico (UCL), Juventus (UCL), St Pauli (German Cup), and Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga).
With RB Leipzig expected to play openly at Celtic Park, the home side's counter-attack could prove clinical in the opening period – in the same way the Scottish champions might have snatched something in Bergamo with a flurry of late chances.
Ultimately, decision-making in knowing when to drop deep and push up the pitch will be crucial for Celtic on home soil.
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How Brendan Rodgers will line up his starting XI against RB Leipzig remains to be seen, but you can read Ryan and Tony's predictions here.
Here's an excerpt from Tony's thoughts, too: "If it ain't broken, it doesn't need mending... right? Celtic ain't broken. It could well be status quo time.
"The Scottish champions absolutely dismantled Aberdeen in the League Cup semi-final at Hampden Park on Saturday in what was arguably supposed to be their toughest domestic test of the season thus far.
"Rodgers' men came through that examination with flying colours. Can the Irishman's side replicate those levels of performance at the national stadium at Celtic Park in the Champions League against RB Leipzig? That is the $64,000 dollar question facing the Scots."
Celtic host RB Leipzig at Celtic Park tonight (Tuesday) at 8pm.
