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UEFA Champions League

Aston Villa vs Celtic Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Published at :January 29, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Modified at :January 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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The Villans can make their way to the round of 16 with this match.

Aston Villa will welcome Scottish giants Celtic to Villa Park in their final UEFA Champions League (UCL) league phase encounter. The Lions are currently placed ninth with 13 points and have a very good chance to directly make it to the RO16 provided they win this game. This game holds a lot of importance for Villa because their future in the Champions League is dependent on the result of this fixture. Moreover, they have been phenomenal at home and will look to maintain that.

Celtic on the other hand are guaranteed a place in the playoffs, but will want to improve their position in the standings with a good performance against Villa. The Hoops are ranked 18th on the standings with 12 points from three wins and draws each. They have lost just one game, but have put together an average performance away from home and are yet to win a game on the road.

Kick-off

Thursday, January 30, 1:30 AM IST

Venue: Villa Park

Form

Aston Villa (in all competitions): D-L-D-W-W

Celtic (in all competitions): W-W-D-W-W

Players to watch 

Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)

The English forward has been one of the best players for Aston Villa this season. Watkins is known for his pace, positioning and versatility. His refined movements with and without the ball make him an interesting proposition. The 29-year-old striker has accumulated ten goals and seven assists across all competitions this season and is Villa’s top scorer. 

Callum McGregor (Celtic)

Callum McGregor will be the man to watch out for Celtic heading into this game. He has enjoyed a good season so far and has been an influential figure in the middle of the park for the Scottish giants. McGregor is the heart and soul of Celtic’s midfield and is responsible for controlling the tempo of the game. He has six goals and an assist across all competitions so far this season.

Match facts

  • This will be the first meeting between the two sides
  • Celtic have drawn each of their last three UEFA Champions League games against English opponents
  • Celtic have qualified for the knockouts for the Champions League for the first time since 2012-13

Aston Villa vs Celtic: Betting tips and Odds

  • Tip 1: Aston Villa to win – 1/2 by betfair
  • Tip 2: Ollie Watkins to score anytime – 1/1 by skyBet
  • Tip 3: Both teams to score – 8/11 by CORAL

Injury & Team News

Villa will be without Diego Carlos, John McGinn, Pau Torres, and Ross Barkley.

Meanwhile, Celtic are expected to miss the services of James Forrest and Odin Thiago Holm

Head-to-head

Both teams have never faced each other in the past. 

Predicted Line-up 

Aston Villa (4-2-3-1)

Martinez (GK); Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans; Bailey, Rogers, Malen; Watkins

Celtic (4-3-3) 

Schmeichel(GK); Valle, Scales, Carter-Vickers, Johnston; Hatate, Bernardo, Engels; Yang, Furuhashi, Kühn

Prediction for Aston Villa vs Celtic

Aston Villa have an upper hand coming into this game and are expected to come out on top.

Prediction: Aston Villa 2-1 Celtic

Telecast for Aston Villa vs Celtic

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – TNT Sports 

US –  fubo TV, CBS Sports Network

Nigeria – SuperSport MáXimo 3, DStv Now

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