Bologna vs Celtic LIVE score and goal updates from the Europa League showdown

Celtic fans may already be counting down the days to Sunday’s title showdown at Tynecastle.

But there’s unfinished business in Europe first. The Hoops are in Italy tonight as they fight to keep their Europa League hopes alive against Bologna at the historic Renato Dall’Ara Stadium.

Martin O’Neill’s side head into the final two league-phase fixtures clinging onto 24th - the last play-off spot - after a frustrating continental campaign that’s yielded just seven points so far.

With progress still in their own hands, Celtic know a strong result here would take the pressure off ahead of next week’s Parkhead clash with FC Utrecht.

But it's clear the Serie A side will be no pushovers on their own turf. Lewis Ferguson and Co have clear ambitions of a top eight finish - sitting in 11th spot and just two points away from skipping the playoff rounds.

O'Neill's first tenure this term was marked by an impressive display in Rotterdam against Feyenoord - but the Hoops may have to surpass that this time to pick up a vital three points.

Follow all of the build-up, analysis and reaction in our LIVE blog.

Bologna will be without Federico Bernardeschi, who is sidelined with an injury until at least February, while Martin Vitik and Jhon Lucumi are also doubtful for this fixture.

After a disappointing defeat to relegation-threatened Fiorentina over the weekend, manager Vincenzo Italiano may opt to make several changes to his starting lineup.

Scotland international Lewis Ferguson could be given the nod - having struggled to hold down a regular starting spot this season.

Greek ref Vassilis Fotias will be the referee.

He'll be assisted by fellow countrymen Andreas Meintanas and Michail Papadakis. Alexandros Tsakalidis has been