Vietnam
Thailand
UEFA Champions League - Bayern Munchen VS Celtic FC Prediction
UEFA Champions League - Bayern Munchen VS Celtic FC
Match Time:19-02-2025 04:00 Wednesday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
----------------------------------
Bayern Munich
Apart from Alphonso Davies and Daniel Peretz, Bayern Munich have a fully fit squad for this fixture against Celtic. Vincent Kompany’s team are unlikely to have any surprises, and they will stick to the 4-2-3-1 formation.
Manuel Neuer should continue in goal for the home side. Josip Stanisic could get the nod at right-back, while Raphael Guerreiro should continue on the left flank. In the heart of the defence, Dayot Upamecano should partner with Kim Min-jae.
The back four will look to keep things tight at the back, and they will receive support from Joshua Kimmich and Joao Palhinha who will form the double pivot in midfield. Jamal Musiala will continue in the no. 10 role, while Kingsley Coman and Michael Olise are expected to feature on the flanks. Harry Kane will continue to lead the line for Bayern Munich against Celtic.
Celtic
James Forrest and Paulo Bernardo are both out injured for the visitors. While Jota is not yet a hundred per cent match-ready, he could still start in this fixture as Brendan Rodgers’s team will look to script an incredible comeback.
Celtic will line up in a 4-3-3 formation, where Kasper Schmeichel will take charge in goal. The back four will made up of Alistair Johnston, Greg Taylor, Cameron Carter-Vickers, and Auston Trusty.
In the centre of the park, Callum McGregor will start alongside Reo Hatate and Arne Engels. While the trio would love to dictate the pace, their priority will be to ensure Bayern Munich do not dominate the proceedings.
Daizen Maeda and Jota should feature on the flanks, providing much-needed width to their attacks. Meanwhile, Adam Idah should continue to lead the line for Celtic against Bayern Munich on Tuesday.
Bayern Munich vs Celtic Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Bayern Munich have an excellent record against Celtic in major European competitions and have won four out of the five matches played between the two teams, with the other game ending in a draw.
Bayern Munich have won their last five matches against opponents from Scotland in major European competitions and have never lost a home game against a Scottish team on the European stage.
Celtic have failed to progress from their last nine knockout ties in major European competitions where they have lost the first leg, with their previous such comeback coming against FC Koln in the 1992-93 UEFA Cup season.
Bayern Munich have progressed from their last 13 knockout ties in the UEFA Champions League where they have managed to win the first leg.
Bayern Munich possible starting lineup:
Neuer; Stanisic, Upamecano, Kim, Guerreiro; Kimmich, Palhinha; Olise, Musiala, Coman; Kane
Celtic possible starting lineup:
Schmeichel; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Taylor; Hatate, McGregor, Engels; Maeda, Idah, Jota
Prediction: Bayern Munich 3-1 Celtic (Bayern win 5-2 on aggregate)
Though Bayern have been somewhat weaker offensively in their past two games, their home record is phenomenal and they should be considered strong favourites. Celtic will likely have to push forward at some point during the clash on Tuesday, and it would not be surprising if they conceded during counter-attacks.
The Most Popular
-
11th Mar. UEFA Champions League---Bayer Leverkusen VS Arsenal Prediction -
11th Mar. UEFA Champions League---Real Madrid VS Manchester City Prediction -
Newcastle vs Barcelona: Confident Blaugrana Target First-Leg Statement Win -
Galatasaray vs Liverpool: Reds Aim to Steal First-Leg Edge in Fiery UCL Clash -
Bhayangkara vs Arema: Momentum Meets Pressure in a Potential Thriller -
Atalanta vs Bayern: In-Form Bavarians Eye Dominant First-Leg Victory
Telegram
Facebook
X