Celtic aim for home ruling over Qarabag in Champions League quest

“They’re a good football team,” he continued. “They like to pass the ball, [and have] good movement throughout their team.

“[They have] a couple of Brazilians that are very dangerous, one up front, a striker Reynaldo and a midfielder who knows how to pass the ball.

“They’re a good all-round team. I would say definitely a Champions League standard team.

“It’s a step up from our last opponents, a massive step up. We’ll have to play well if we’re to get through but we’re capable of playing well that’s for sure.”

Deila could be without Charlie Mulgrew after the midfielder picked up a knock in a friendly against Rennes, and will need to be alert for Qarabag’s Brazilian striker Reynaldo. The 25-year-old was the Azerbaijan Premier League’s top scorer in 2013/14 and is 11/4 to strike anytime, having fired his club to back-to-back league titles last term.

Celtic will have a host of new faces for their latest European encounter, including recent arrival Nadir Ciftci, with the Turkish attacker having been signed from top-flight rivals Dundee United. The clinical frontman is 4/1 to open proceedings, as he looks to make an instant impact in his new surroundings with a maiden goal.

Dedryck Boyata and Saidy Janko are the other new acquisitions hoping to enjoy a strong showing in the heart of the Bhoys rear guard and they are 11/10 to help their side claim a home win to nil.