Kheredine Idessane
BBC Sport Scotland at the Tony Macaroni

In their entire history, Livingston have beaten Celtic only twice.

David Martindale was involved in both - as assistant to Gary Holt in a 2-0 win in 2019 and as manager in his own right in 2021, when Andrew Shinnie's goal was the difference between the sides.

What chance he makes it a hat-trick today?

Thumbs up below if you think he will. Thumbs down if you think he won't.

Since a 0-0 draw with Aberdeen on the opening day, Livingston have failed to keep a clean sheet in the Premiership, conceding eight goals in four matches.

In fact, they have only kept two clean sheets in their last 21 top-flight matches, conceding 38 goals during this period.

Not the kind of record you want as you face the country's best team - and best strike force.

Kheredine Idessane
BBC Sport Scotland at the Tony Macaroni

Even though he was the Celtic manager for two and a half years in his first spell in charge, Brendan Rodgers has only managed once at the Tony Macaroni. A 0-0 draw in November 2018.

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David Martindale is looking for his second win over Celtic as Livingston manager and has been talking about Mikey Devlin's absence and the return of Scott Pittman.

"There is probably going to be a change to formation, but we are pretty flexible," he tells BBC Scotland. "I've walked through two or three different shapes.

"Mick's out and is a huge loss. I have four players who can play centre-back not ready to start today, but Mo Sangare has played left centre-back down at Accrington so it is something that I can adapt to.

"Wee Pitt's was left out of the squad last week, but to be honest, whoever is on the park, I know what I'm going to get and I'm trying to use my squad to the best of my ability.

"I am under new illusions of how hard it is going to be."

Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound

I am surprised that Brendan Rodgers hasn't made more changes, but they have to mentally right on this pitch. I have always said that James Forrest possibly better suits the way Rodgers' plays than the way under Ange Postecoglou and he is a quality player.

Livingston have lost their latest four meetings with Celtic.

David Martindale's side last took a point in a visit to Celtic Park almost two years ago.

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Celtic, with four wins from five, have the opportunity to stretch their lead at the top of the table to five points over St Mirren while Livingston are in sixth after just one victory.

But that is not the only gulf between the sides in match-up of contrasts.

Celtic have completed more passes, completed more passes in the opposition half and averaged more possession per game (68.4%) than any other team in the Premiership this season.

Meanwhile, Livingston have completed the fewest passes in the league.

Not much breaking news in this morning's papers, but former Hibernian assistant Jamie McAllister is the latest to be linked to the Inverness Caledonian Thistle following Billy Dodds' departure as head coach.

There's also an update on the future of Billy Gilmour's wee brother and some Rangers youngsters.

You can read those and more in today's Scottish Gossip.

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The build-up to today's action is just starting on Sportsound via BBC Radio Scotland Extra.

Former Celtic goalkeeper Pat Bonner and ex-Scotland midfielders Michael Stewart and Leanne Crichton join host Kenny Macintyre for the early game at Livingston.

Meanwhile, Callum Davidson, Willie Miller, Derek Ferguson, Allan Preston and Rory Loy are stationed around the other grounds.

Meanwhile, if you want to listen to Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan's comedic take on Scottish football, tune in to Off The Ball on FM.

You'll also find the links to both at the top of this page.

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Livingston: George, Obileye, Pittman, Anderson, Brandon, Holt, Nouble, Sangere, Shinnie, De Lucas, Penrice.

Substitutes: Hamilton, Parkes, Kelly, MacKay, Bradley, Kelly, Lloyd, Guthrie, Lawal.

Celtic: Hart, A Johnston, Lagerbielke, Scales, Taylor, McGregor, Hatate, O'Riley, Forrest, Maeda, Kyogo.

Substitutes: Bain, Palma, Yang, Turnbull, Oh, Holm, Tomoki, Bernardo, Ralston.

Livingston make two changes following last weekend's draw away to Ross County.

Midfielders Mo Sangare and Scott Pittman come into the starting line-up for the benched Stephen Kelly and the injured Mikey Devlin.

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Brendan Rodgers makes just one alteration to the Celtic team that lost to Feyenoord in the Champions League group stage on Tuesday.

But it's a significant one, with long-serving James Forrest starting in place of summer signing Luis Palma, who drops to the bench.

It's the 32-year-old Scotland winger's first action since the last of three substitute appearances this season - against St Johnstone in August.

And a first start since a 2-2 draw away to Rangers in January.

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Let's get straight to the team news from the Tony Macaroni Arena...where there's a surprise name among Brendan Rodgers' Celtic starting XI.

Hello again! A busy long weekend of Scottish football has already started with last night's narrow defeat for the national women's team in England and Ayr United's stunning defeat of Queen's Park.

But it's back to Premiership business this morning as leaders and reigning champions Celtic visit Livingston, followed by three more top-flight fixtures at a more traditional 3pm along with a busy programme in the lower leagues.

Stay with us for the build-up, live commentaries and post-match reaction both online and on radio.

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