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Celtic vs Real Madrid: prediction for the Champions League fixture
On September 6, Celtic take on Real Madrid at the Celtic Park Stadium in their UEFA Champions League opener. The hosts are the underdogs, but can they put up a fight? Look out for our prediction below.
Command Analysis
Celtic
ScotlandLast summer, Celtic won the Scottish Premiership for the 52nd time. The intrigue was alive until the last rounds of the competition, but in the end, Celtic beat Rangers to the title by four points. The team was excellent on offense and scored a total of 92 goals in 38 games.
In the offseason, the club bought Jota from Benfica for 7.3 million euros, Cameron Carter-Vickers from Tottenham (7 million) and also signed Oliver Abildgaard and Sead Hakšabanović. Celtic were off to a flying start to their new Premiership campaign - six wins in six games and 25 goals.
In the last two league games, Ange Postecoglou's men thrashed Dundee United (9:0) and got a clean-sheet victory over Rangers in the Glazgow derby (4:0). Today the hosts will be without Yosuke Ideguchi.
Real Madrid
SpainReal Madrid are the reigning champions of Europe. Last season they comfortably qualified from their group and defeated PSG, Chelsea, and Manchester City to reach the final, where they celebrated success over Liverpool. This was Real's 14th victory in the Champions League. Carlo Ancelotti's men also won the domestic league for the 35th time in club history.
In the summer, Antonio Rudiger moved from Chelsea to Real as free agent, and the club bought Aurélien Tchouaméni from Monaco for 80 million euros. At the start of the new season, Los Blancos chalked up maximum points from four games and currently top the La Liga standings. On Saturday, Real Madrid beat Real Betis (2:1).
Jesus Vallejo and Álvaro Odriozola have been ruled out of this fixture.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
The opponents are both undefeated in the last 5 games.
СтавкаCorners: total over 9.5
In 2 of Celtic's last 3 games, this bet won.
СтавкаPenalty: no
No penalties were given in the last 3 head-to-head games.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - no
In 3 of the last 4 games of the visitors, goals were scored only in one half.
Tip and bets
We believe that Celtic can put up a fight here. The hosts are on top form and will enjoy the support of the stands, they definitely won't be afraid of their formidable visitors. We will hedge our bet with a zero handicap.
Our prediction — Asian handicap (0) to Celtic
It is likely that the opponents will be careful in the first leg and deliver a solid performance of defense. Consider a draw.
Second bet — draw
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