A year ago, should Celtic have been drawn at home against Sturm Graz in the Champions League, they would have been firm favourites to win.

Even when the draw was made for this Europa League campaign, the Austrian champions at home would, on paper, appear a great chance for three points.

That confidence could have been justified on the basis Sturm, though champions of Austria, are not a team to be feared with lots of star names.

Nonetheless, as they showed three weeks ago against Rangers, they are capable of taking advantage of a vulnerable side low in confidence, which is what Celtic appear to be right now.

Graz have won four games in a row including the downing of Rangers at home, and won 11 of 15 overall this season, though they did lose to Midtjylland in their Europa League opener.

Georgia international Otar Kiteishvilli is their star man, scoring eight goals in 11 appearances this season from the tip of Sturm’s midfield diamond.

He grabbed the second goal against Rangers and has netted in both of Sturm’s games since then, both late strikes to defeat bottom-half Austrian Bundesliga opposition.

Sturm Graz are very beatable opposition for Celtic, regardless of their form. But if the Celtic side of Dens Park turn up, then the Austrian champions will feel they are there for the taking.