Celtic are firing on all cylinders, and their recent 6-0 demolition of Dundee showed just how ruthless they can be. Brendan Rodgers’ side is cruising at the top of the Scottish Premiership as they prepare to host Raith Rovers in a Scottish Cup fifth round game.
Raith Rovers, on the other hand, face an uphill battle after a tough 3-1 loss to Dunfermline Athletic. Sitting mid-table in the Scottish Premiership, they’ll need something special to trouble a Celtic side that looks unstoppable right now.
A cup upset would be a dream for Raith, but with Celtic in this kind of form, it’s a massive challenge.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Celtic vs. Raith Rovers live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Scottish Cup match in the U.S.:
TV channel: —
Live stream: —
This game is not available for live TV broadcast or streaming in the United States.
For select matches, you can catch Celtic and other Scottish Cup teams in action live in the U.S. on Paramount+, which is currently offering a FREE trial to new subscribers.
What time does Celtic vs. Raith Rovers kick off?
This Scottish Cup clash takes place at the Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland and kicks off on Saturday, February 8 at 5:30 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Feb. 8 | 12:30 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Feb. 8 | 11:30 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Feb. 8 | 10:30 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Feb. 8 | 9:30 a.m. |
Celtic vs. Raith Rovers lineups, team news
Celtic have a near-full squad available, with only veteran winger James Forrest sidelined due to a foot injury. The 33-year-old is expected to return later this month, but his absence shouldn’t disrupt Brendan Rodgers’ high-flying side.
With key attackers in top form, Celtic’s depth ensures they won’t miss a beat heading into this Scottish Cup clash.
Celtic predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Schmeichel (GK) — Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Taylor — Engels, McGregor, Hatate — Maeda, Idah, Jota.
Injured: Forrest
Suspended: None
Raith Rovers, meanwhile, have no major injury concerns but will need their best XI to step up against the Premiership leaders. Their defense will be under immense pressure, and they’ll rely on a disciplined setup to keep Celtic at bay.
With no suspensions limiting their options, Raith will be hoping for a resilient performance to make this a competitive contest.
Raith Rovers predicted XI (3-5-2, right to left): Dabrowski (GK) — Doherty, Hanlon, Dick — Mullin, Brown, Mathews, Pollock, Stevenson — Easton, Gullan.
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Celtic vs. Raith Rovers Prediction
Celtic have the upper hand going into this game. Home advantage. Momentum. Fearlessness. They should walk away with all three points against Raith Rovers.
- Prediction: Celtic 4-0 Raith Rovers
Scottish Cup fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Friday, February 7
- Ayr United vs. Hibernian (2:45 p.m.)
Saturday, February 8
- Dundee vs. Airdrieonians (10:00 a.m.)
- Livingstone vs. Clove Rangers (10:00 a.m.)
- Elgin City vs. Aberdeen (10:00 a.m.)
- St. Johnstone vs. Hamilton Academical (10:00 a.m.)
- Celtic vs. Raith Rovers (12:30 p.m.)
Sunday, February 9
- Aberdeen vs. Dunfermline Athletic (7:30 a.m.)
- Rangers vs. Queen’s Park (10:30 a.m.)
Monday, February 10
- St. Mirren vs. Hearts (2:45 p.m.)
