Celtic take on their Glasgow rival’s on Sunday with a place in the next round of the Scottish Cup up for grabs.

Looking back at the three derbies this season, we were outplayed in the first but the better side in the last two encounters. However, the results haven’t come.

Set pieces have been our undoing. The Rangers didn’t even register a shot on target the last time out at Ibrox and still won the game thanks to an own goal.

The game at Celtic Park was again positive for Celtic but a poorly defended set piece seen us only grab a draw.

This time, Celtic should fancy their chances but psychologically the home side has the edge.

It’s the sort of edge we had over them under Rodgers. In the games we won by the odd goal, it was our belief and their lack of belief which always played into it.

Celtic have been battered this season mentally and it’s up to John Kennedy to pick them up and give them the confidence to go and get the result.

What we know:

James Forrest is a doubt but we’re hopeful the winger makes it.

Klimala will not be part of the squad.

Greg Taylor will likely be preferred to Diego Laxalt.

Turnbull has to start and if James is fit, then Ryan Christie MUST sit on the bench.

Our predicted XI:

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