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Aston Villa vs Celtic Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League
by Steve Ashfield | in Champions League Predictions
Aston Villa are home to Celtic in their final match in this league phase. Villa are ninth in the Champions League table, a point and nine places above their visitors. Both sides are guaranteed a place in the play-offs but can the Villans automatically qualify for the last 16? Read our match prediction.
The home side are only behind the top eight on goal difference. A win for Villa could see them automatically qualify but with goal difference tight, they could yet win and be overtaken by another team, though the sides that could go above them have difficult fixtures.
Great comeback made by Celtic.
Celtic have recovered well since their disastrous 7-1 away loss at Borussia Dortmund in their second game. They are assured a place in the unseeded play-off positions. A win at Villa Park will see them finish ahead of their opponents but a top eight place is unlikely but would take them into the seeded play-off places.
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The Best Betting Odds for Aston Villa v Celtic Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.48 | 4.75 | 6 |
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1.44 | 5 | 6.5 |
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1.73 | 3 | 4.8 |
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1.52 | 4.97 | 6.25 |
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1.52 | 4.97 | 6.25 |
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1.52 | 4.5 | 5.75 |
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1.47 | 4.8 | 6.05 |
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1.47 | 4.8 | 6.05 |
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1.49 | 4.9 | 6 |
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1.47 | 4.8 | 6.05 |
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1.5 | 5 | 6.2 |
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1.47 | 4.6 | 6 |
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1.5 | 4.8 | 6.3 |
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1.48 | 4.75 | 5.75 |
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1.43 | 4.75 | 6.75 |
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1.47 | 4.75 | 6.5 |
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1.48 | 4.85 | 6.4 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Aston Villa and Celtic?
Our prediction for the Aston Villa vs Celtic match is: under 2.5 goals scored.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 29/01/2025 between Aston Villa and Celtic in Champions League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 44.3% for a win of Aston Villa against Celtic with odds of 1.73 at Ladbrokes.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Aston Villa vs Celtic is 34% with odds of 5 at Betfred.
- Our prediction model gives a 21.7% chance ⭐ for a win of Celtic vs Aston Villa with odds of 6.75 at Unibet.
Aston Villa - Celtic Prediction and Best Odds:
| Aston Villa Celtic Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa wins | 44.3% | 1.73 at Ladbrokes |
| Over 2.5 goals | 56.97% | |
| Both Team To Score | 54.76% | 1.65 at Betway |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Aston Villa | 20.78% | 4.6 at Unibet |
Aston Villa vs Celtic Form
Aston Villa and Celtic's standings in the Champions League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9
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13 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
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18
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12 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Aston Villa and Celtic Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Jan 2025 - Premier League
21 Jan 2025 - Champions League
18 Jan 2025 - Premier League
15 Jan 2025 - Premier League
10 Jan 2025 - FA Cup
4 Jan 2025 - Premier League
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Jan 2025 - Premier League
10 Jan 2025 - FA Cup
4 Jan 2025 - Premier League
30 Dec 2024 - Premier League
21 Dec 2024 - Premier League
7 Dec 2024 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Jan 2025 - Champions League
18 Jan 2025 - Premier League
15 Jan 2025 - Premier League
26 Dec 2024 - Premier League
14 Dec 2024 - Premier League
10 Dec 2024 - Champions League
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Jan 2025 - Champions League
18 Jan 2025 - Scottish Cup
14 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
11 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
8 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
5 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Jan 2025 - Champions League
18 Jan 2025 - Scottish Cup
8 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
5 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
29 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
26 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
11 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
2 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
22 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
10 Dec 2024 - Champions League
4 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
Aston Villa - Celtic: Form Analysis
Aston Villa would have expected to be in the top eight after beginning this league phase with three successive wins. Since then, they have lost twice and only earned four points from as many games.
Their win at Leipzig was a vital one but they then lost away at Monaco. Their most recent league game saw them draw 1-1 at home with West Ham United in the Premier League. Only one of their last seven games has been lost but they have gone three without a win with two draws.
Each of their three home Champions League games this season have had under 2.5 goals scored in them, though seven points have been earned against strong opponents including Bayern Munich and Juventus.
Celtic must have feared the worst after their 7-1 hammering at Borussia Dortmund. They continually win the Scottish title but struggle in Europe. However, they've fought back well since that defeat and have earned nine points from four Champions League games.
They are unbeaten in their last six matches and didn't play at the weekend due to poor weather in Scotland. Celtic are yet to win away from home in this league phase and four of their last fie games have had under 2.5 goals scored in them.
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Aston Villa vs Celtic last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Missing players
P. Torres
MidfielderR. Barkley
A. Onana
Aston Villa & Celtic Squad Analysis
Aston Villa have Tyrone Mings doubtful for this Champions League home game against Celtic. He had to come off in the first half of their weekend fixture against West Ham United with a knee injury, though he says it's not serious.
John McGinn was back in the squad at the weekend after missing four games due to a hamstring problem and he is again likely to feature. Villa remain without Ross Barkley and Amadou Onana so could do with some back-up in midfield.
There are no problems up front and they will hope for more goals from England international Ollie Watkins.
Maeda is suspended for this match.
Celtic will definitely be without Daizen Maeda for this game. He was sent off against Young Boys last week so is suspended. Unlikely to play is Kyogo Furuhashi who is expected to sign for Rennes this month. Also out are Odin Thiago Holm and James Forrest.
Most goals and assists
Aston Villa
Celtic
J. Duran
(12 Goals)
N. Kuhn
(11 Goals)
, 
K. Furuhashi
(11 Goals)
O. Watkins
(7 Assists)
A. Engels
(3 Assists)
Aston Villa and Celtic Stats in Champions League
Aston Villa - Celtic Key Points
- All of Villa's home Champions League games this season have had under 2.5 goals scored in them.
- Under 2.5 goals have been scored in four of the last five Celtic games in the Champions League.
- Three of the last four Aston Villa games have had under 2.5 goals scored in them.
- Celtic have only scored one goal in their last six Champions League away matches.
- The last two Celtic away games in the Champions League have ended goalless.
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Our Aston Villa vs Celtic Prediction
Although both sides will definitely be in the play-offs, there's a lot more that could be achieved. A Villa win could take them into the top eight and even Celtic have a faint chance of automatically qualifying. A tight match is therefore expected on Wednesday.
Villa are yet to concede a home goal in this season's Champions League, while Celtic struggle to score on the road with just one so far this season Our Aston Villa v Celtic main prediction is under 2.5 goals to be scored.
Aston Villa vs Celtic - Other Interesting Predictions
Aston Villa to win
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Aston Villa Celtic
| Aston Villa vs Celtic | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa wins | 1.57 | 1.48 | -5.7% |
| Draw | 4 | 4.75 | +18.8% |
| Celtic wins | 5.5 | 6 | +9.1% |
At 2 hours before kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Aston Villa is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 5.7% since opening
- The probability of this result was 63.7% and is now 67.6% (3.9%)
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Aston Villa vs Celtic match : Frequently asked questions
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