The Linfield vs. Celtic match will be played on Friday, July 14, at the Windsor Park, Belfast. This is the first leg of the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round. Linfield eliminated La Fiorita in the first qualifying round by 1:0 on aggregate, while Celtic is starting the qualifying cycle from this qualifying round.

STATS

• Linfield had an amazing series of 13 victories in all competition, but in the last two games, they recorded a draw and defeat. Linfield didn't concede a goal in their last three competitive games.
• Celtic didn't lose for 37 consecutive games in all competitions! Last week, they humiliated Shamrock Rovers by 9:0 in a friendly match.

HEAD TO HEAD

These teams haven't played against each other up to date.

LINFIELD NEWS

As a Northern Irish champion, Linfield had to start the qualifying cycle in the first round, against the team from Malta. Although Linfield eliminated La Fiorita as expected,  the performance level in those two games certainly isn't enough for Celtic. In the friendly match they played last weekend, Scottish team Hearts defeated them by 4:1. It is evident they are not in their best form at the moment, but they are great fighters, and Celtic shouldn't underestimate them.

Latest matches: FC Linfield

08.07.2017	Club	FC Linfield	Heart of Midlothian	1:4	L
04.07.2017	UEFA	SP La Fiorita	FC Linfield	0:0	D
28.06.2017	UEFA	FC Linfield	SP La Fiorita	1:0	W
06.05.2017	Iris	Coleraine FC	FC Linfield	0:3	W
29.04.2017	Prem	Cliftonville FC	FC Linfield	1:3	W

CELTIC NEWS

Celtic is undefeated in all competitions since Barcelona defeated them in the Champions League group phase. During the period, they beat their fierce rivals Rangers twice, and  they easily won the title. They will try to extend their series, and they shouldn't have any difficulties against Linfield, which is a weaker, out of form opponent.

Latest matches: Celtic FC

08.07.2017	Club	Shamrock Rovers FC	Celtic FC	0:9	W
04.07.2017	Club	SK Slavia Prague	Celtic FC	0:0	D
01.07.2017	Club	SK Rapid Vienna	Celtic FC	1:1	D
28.06.2017	Club	BW Linz	Celtic FC	0:1	W
27.05.2017	Scot	Celtic FC	Aberdeen FC	2:1	W

SUMMING UP!

Linfield will certainly try to stay undefeated against, but that is easier said and done. Celtic is the favorite in this match, and they will attack Linfield from the first minute of the game.