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Celtic have won seven out of seven domestically this season, but have found the Champions League a significant step-up in difficulty level.
Having played well but ultimately lost 3-0 to Real Madrid on matchday one, it was vitally important that the Hoops bounced back on Wednesday night.
Ange Postecoglou’s team took on Shakhtar Donetsk in Warsaw, completely dominating the opening 25 minutes, with Reo Hatate breaking the deadlock.
However, the Ukrainian champions then got a foot-hold and equalised on the cusp of half time.
On the night, the Celts created so many chances, but Jota, Giorgos Giakoumakis, Moritz Jenz, Daizen Maeda and others all failed to convert.
1-1 it finished, making Celtic’s upcoming double-header against RB Leipzig vitally important.
As mentioned, domestically, the champions haven’t put a foot wrong this season, scoring 28 goals and conceding just twice.
This includes demolishing Rangers 4-0 at Parkhead a fortnight ago, and the Bhoys are big favourites to win again as they travel to the Simple Digital Arena.
St Mirren are hoping to become the first side to beat Celtic in the Premiership for 364 days.
The Buddies had won three games on the bounce before being hammered 3-0 at McDiarmid Park by St Johnstone last time out.
Overall, Stephen Robinson’s side have won three and lost three, looking to win three successive top-flight home matches for the first time since May 2014.
Nevertheless, a healthy Celtic victory will surely be on the cards in Paisley.
