Ilioupoli vs Kallithea - Super League 2

All eyes turn to the home ground on March 29, 2026 as Ilioupoli welcome Kallithea in a Super League 2 encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. The 74-year-old Hoops boss admitted that "it'll be a bit strange not having the (Celtic) fans in but I'm nervously and excitedly looking forward to it; it's a great fixture" and also spoke about the police visit.

Both Ilioupoli and Kallithea will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Super League 2. The hosts will hope that the the home ground crowd can inspire a performance, whatever the numbers suggest. Kallithea have travelled reasonably well, L over their last five with a season win rate of 50%. Inter want to sign Curtis Jones, but as things stand their valuation falls well short of Liverpool's, especially in a market when other Premier League proven players in his position have moved for such big fees.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Ilioupoli and Kallithea have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. That radar allows City to retain control, momentum and possession in games, pinning opponents back in the tempered style Guardiola favoured.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. However, the Scotland striker has not hit the ground running in Govan and was on the bench for the 5-1 home League Cup win over St Mirren on Sunday, with midfielder Nico Raskin taking the armband.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Expect a tight, competitive affair that could easily end all square at 2-2. With positions in the Super League 2 table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. It is understood that his next move is most likely to take him abroad - and potentially to the Premier League.