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Celtic vs RB Leipzig: prediction for the Champions League fixture
Celtic and RB Leipzig square off in the Champions League on Tuesday, October 11. What to expect from this match? Look out for our prediction below.
Command Analysis
Celtic
ScotlandLast season, Celtic became the Scottish champions for the 52nd time in the club's history. They looked spectacular on offence and delivered 92 goals. The team had a powerful start to the new season as well, winning eight out of nine games and scoring 29 goals. In the last outing, the team from Glasgow beat St. Johnstone (2:1). Currently, Celtic are the leaders in the Scottish Premiership.
In the Champions League, on the other hand, Ange Postecoglou's side is in 4th place in Group F. Celtic earned their only point in the game against Shakhtar Donetsk (1:1).
McGregor, Turnbull, Ideguchi, and Starfelt won't be able to help their team today.
RB Leipzig
GermanyRB Leipzig earned their first trophy last year - they beat Freiburg in the German Cup final. They also secured the top-four finish in the Bundesliga. In the first game of the new season, Leipzig lost to Bayern Munich (1:3) in the German Super Cup. The Bulls are currently in 11th place in the Bundesliga table with 12 points from three wins and three draws. Last weekend, Marco Rose's charges drew against Mainz (1:1).
The Bulls kicked off their Champions League campaign by losing Schakhtar Donetsk (1:4). After a loss to Real Madrid (0:2), Leipzig managed to overcome Celtic (3:1) at home.
Today the Bulls will be without Gulacsi, Olmo, Laimer, and Klostermann.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total over 9.5
This bet played in 2 of the last 3 games of Celtic.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - no
In 3 of the last 4 games of the visitors, all goals were scored in one half.
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
The hosts won 4 of their last 5 home games.
СтавкаPenalties: no
In the last 3 head-to-head games, there were no penalties given.
Tip and bets
The give an edge to the home team. Celtic are highly motivated and have the support of the stands, which will push they to go forward and take risks. If Celtic lose today, they will lose a chance of qualifying for the playoffs, so there is no room for error.
Our prediction — Asian handicap (0) to Celtic
The game against Shakhtar showed that RB Leipzig have problems on the defensive. They beat Celtic in the reverse fixture, but today the Scotts have home advantage and are desperate for three points. We believe the hosts will eke out a win here.
Second bet — Celtic to win
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