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Predicted Celtic side to play Hibernian: McGregor and Forrest should start

Celtic's head coach Brendan Rodgers talks during a press conference in Brussels on September 26, 2017 on the eve of the Champions League group B) f...
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Here is how we predict Celtic will line up on Saturday:

Celtic's head coach Brendan Rodgers talks during a press conference in Brussels on September 26, 2017 on the eve of the Champions League group B) football match against RSC Anderlecht.

Celtic take on Hibernian this weekend as Brendan Rodgers’ side bid to continue their fine recent form.

The Bhoys defeated Rangers 2-0 in their recent Old Firm match and they followed that up with a 3-0 victory away to Anderlecht in the Champions League on Wednesday evening.

Scott Sinclair of Celtic celebrates with team mates after scoring his sides third goal during the UEFA Champions League group B match between RSC Anderlecht and Celtic FC at Constant...

That win puts Celtic back in contention in their group despite their 5-0 humbling against Paris Saint-Germain earlier this month, and the Bhoys’ confidence will be sky high heading into Saturday’s fixture.

The matches may be coming think and fast, but the upcoming international break means Celtic can afford to play a very strong side against Hibs in a bid to move further clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership table.

Celtic have a practically full squad to choose from and star striker Moussa Dembele should be back in contention for a starting spot after beginning the last two matches on the bench.

Callum McGregor and James Forrest could return to the starting XI after coming off the bench against Anderlecht and, whatever happens, Celtic should be too strong for Hibs, especially in their own back yard.

With that in mind here is how we expect Celtic to line up on Saturday afternoon:

Predicted Celtic side to play Hibs