Celtic vs Bayern München Predictions: Celtic Look Good for a Goal

15:45 Tuesday 31 October 2017

Simon Milham

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It was never going to be a bed of roses for Celtic. Drawn against Paris Saint-Germain, Anderlecht, and Bayern München in UEFA Champions League, Group B, Brendan Rodgers’ side was never likely, or expected, to progress to the knockout stages. Three points from three games so far is much to be expected, having been thumped 5-0 away at PSG and 3-0 away by Bayern München.

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The German side are in second place in the table, three points behind PSG and three above Celtic. This game will likely go a long way in determining who progresses. A win for Bayern München will virtually eliminate the Scottish champions. These sides have faced each other three times in the UEFA Champions League, with the Germans winning twice at home, while Celtic held Bayern München to a 0-0 draw in November 2003.

Celtic arrive here on the back of a Scottish Premier League 1-1 draw with Kilmarnock, while Bayern München recorded a 2-0 win against RB Leipzig to go three points clear at the top of the Bundesliga. That game was not without cost, as Robert Lewandowski limped off with a hamstring injury and his participation remains in doubt. Our Celtic vs Bayern München preview suggests the hosts have the ability to trouble the Bayern München defence but may ultimately come unstuck. We also highlight in our Celtic vs Bayern München predictions that the visitors, whose sole loss in the Bundesliga came away from home at Hoffenheim in September, have picked up their form under Jupp Heynckes and are worthy of support in the goals market.

Celtic vs Bayern München Prediction and Betting Advice

Celtic failed to score against Bayern München in the Allianz-Arena a couple of weeks ago, although Scott Sinclair did get the ball in the net, only to be adjudged offside. For the most part, Celtic were defensively shambolic, particularly from corners, and Brendan Rodgers’ side were lucky to come away with just a 3-0 defeat.

In our football betting predictions, we look at several factors to pinpoint an outcome. Current form is one of them. Celtic have been in imperious form in the SPL and are unbeaten after Saturday’s draw. Their UEFA Champions League form is patchy, but it must be remembered that they twice held Manchester City in the group stage last season, drawing 3-3 at Parkhead and 1-1 at the Etihad. Bayern München have won three of their five road games in the Bundesliga (drawing once), and while without injured skipper Thomas Muller, they are a solid unit defensively.

Celtic have, however, scored at least once in every domestic game and while the problems they gave Bayern München in Munich were sporadic, our Celtic vs Bayern München betting tips suggest there is a reason to believe that they can at last get on the scoresheet. William Hill provide fair odds for this to happen, so check out their offering.

Bayern München were 3-0 up against Celtic six minutes into the second half of their first clash. They eased off after that. They have also led at the hour mark in seven of their first 10 Bundesliga games, so early goals have been a feature. Even without the prowess of Thomas Muller, they still have Poland captain Robert Lewandowski, who is doubtful with a hamstring injury, and Arjen Robben, who are a lethal partnership up front.

Celtic have already proven that their biggest failing was not bringing in a decent centre-half in the summer. While their makeshift back four can cope with the Scottish Premier League, they have failed against the best in Europe and will likely continue to do so. Bayern München simply do not need to lose and will likely open up Celtic on the break, and the pace of their forward line will expose the hosts.

The European soccer odds suggest the visitors will again win handily and possibly the best path to tread is when they will assert their authority. Bayern München’s penchant for an early goal or two is worth noting. So, one of the most intriguing Celtic vs Bayern München bets is to bank on the visitors getting their noses in front by the hour mark. Ladbrokes are on the money with their quote and it would be rude not to indulge them.

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