Celtic travel to Edinburgh this Sunday for a crucial Scottish Premiership showdown against Hibernian at Easter Road. With just four games remaining in the season, every point counts as the Hoops chase down the title.

Currently sitting second in the table with 70 points, Celtic trail leaders Hearts by three points in what has become a gripping championship race. Martin O'Neill's side arrives in formidable domestic form, having won their last three matches. Their momentum was underlined by a stunning 6-2 cup victory over St Mirren, followed by a composed 3-1 league win against Falkirk.

However, Celtic's squad depth is being tested by a string of injuries. Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel remains sidelined with a shoulder issue, meaning Viljami Sinisalo is set to continue between the posts. In defence, Cameron Carter-Vickers (Achilles) and Julian Araujo (thigh) are both unavailable, while Jota and Colby Donovan are out with knee and hamstring problems respectively. Callum Osmand and Adam Montgomery are also expected to miss out until late May.

There is a glimmer of good news, however, as Alistair Johnston has returned to the squad and could provide an option from the bench. In attack, Daizen Maeda is expected to lead the line, supported by the pace of James Forrest and creativity of Benjamin Nygren.

With no fresh injury concerns following the Falkirk win, Celtic travel with a relatively settled—if thin—squad, determined to maintain the pressure at the top. A likely starting XI includes: Sinisalo; Ralston, Trusty, Scales, Tierney; McGregor, Engels; Forrest, Nygren, Hyun-Jun; Maeda.

The match kicks off at 12pm BST on Sunday, 3rd May, and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football in the UK.