Celtic are back on the road this weekend as they make the trip to Pittodrie to face Aberdeen on Sunday, August 10th. Kick-off is set for 12:30 pm.

Supporters outside the UK and Ireland can follow the action via Celtic TV, while Sky Go Extra and Sky Sports Football will broadcast the match domestically. The SFA has appointed John Beaton as referee, with Andrew Dallas serving as VAR assistant – a pairing that will no doubt draw attention from the Celtic fans.

The Hoops come into the fixture off the back of a frustrating but ultimately successful afternoon against St Mirren last weekend. Despite struggling to find rhythm and creativity in the final third, Celtic dug deep to take all three points. That resilience will be required in abundance against an Aberdeen side who traditionally relish hosting the champions in the Granite City.

Squad depth, particularly in the wide attacking areas, remains a concern. With injuries and limited options on the flanks, Rodgers may be forced into tactical adjustments to keep the attack sharp. The absence of fresh options could prove telling against a physical and well-organised Aberdeen unit.

Pittodrie has often been a difficult venue for Celtic, and the Dons will be charging to make life uncomfortable from the first whistle. Aberdeen will look to exploit any vulnerability, while Celtic must find fluency early to ease the nerves around the match.

With three points already in the bag from their opening match, the champions will be determined to maintain their winning start – but Sunday’s lunchtime kick-off could prove one of the trickier away days on the domestic calendar.