Bayern Munich vs Celtic Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Bundesliga giants emerged victorious in the first leg.

Bayern Munich will lock horns with Celtic to determine their future in the UEFA Champions League 2024/25. The first leg of this fixture took place at Celtic Park, where Bayern emerged 2-1 winners because of crucial goals from Michael Olise and Harry Kane. They are having an inconsistent season under Vincent Kompany. However, they can’t afford to miss out on the knockout phase of the Champions League.

Celtic on the other hand will have to do an uphill task of winning against Bayern in their stadium. They are leading the Scottish Premiership and kept themselves in this tie after a goal from Daizen Maeda. The team from Scotland come into this game as underdogs but they possess all the tools to pull off an upset. Considering the unpredictable nature of the UEFA Champions League, this game will be unmissable for fans and neutrals alike.

Kick-off:

• Location: Munich, Germany
• Stadium: Allianz Arena
• Date: Wednesday, 19 February
• Kick-off Time: 1:30 IST; Tuesday, 18 February: 20:00 GMT / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
• Referee: Benoit Bastien
• VAR: In use

Form:

Bayern Munich (in all competitions): D-W-W-W-W

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

Players to watch out for:

Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)

The Englishman is having a phenomenal season yet again in front of goal. Harry Kane registered 29 goals and 10 assists in just 30 appearances in the ongoing campaign. He likes to drop deep and take part in the build-up. This helps his teammates get into advanced spaces and makes him one of the best strikers in world football.

36 goals in 52 #UCL appearances 📸 pic.twitter.com/osBSo0ujQN

— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) February 13, 2025

Daizen Maeda (Celtic)

The Japanese winger is having one of the best seasons of his career. He is the top goalscorer for Celtic in the ongoing UEFA Champions League campaign. Maeda also scored against Bayern in their previous matchup and kept his team in this tie. Celtic need to be effective against Bayern Munich and Maeda will be given the responsibility to do just that.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 2-1 win for Bayern Munich.
• Bayern played a 0-0 draw against Bayer Leverkusen in their last game.
• Celtic won 3-0 against Dundee United in their last game.

Bayern Munich vs Celtic: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Bayern Munich to win – 1.54 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.39 by Dafabet
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2.5 – 1.94 by 1XBET

Injury and Team news:

Daniel Peretz will be the only absentee for the German side.

Celtic on the other hand will have their entire squad available for selection.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 5

Bayern Munich won: 4

Celtic won: 0

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineup:

Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1)

Neuer(GK); Laimer, Upamecano, Dier, Guerreiro; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Musiala, Sané; Kane

Celtic (4-3-3)

Schmeichel(GK); Taylor, Trusty, Carter-Vickers, Johnston; Hatate, McGregor, Engels; Maeda, Idah, Kühn

Match Prediction:

Bayern Munich are expected to win and advance to the Round of 16. Celtic have displayed great competitiveness in this tie but our Match Prediction for this one is –

Prediction: Bayern Munich 3-1 Celtic

Telecast details for Bayern Munich 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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