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Celtic vs Bayern Munich Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League
by Devesh Jaganath | in Champions League Predictions
An electric atmosphere is expected in Glasgow on Wednesday night when Celtic host Bayern Munich in the Champions League knockout round play-offs first leg. The Hoops ended the League Phase in 21st place with 12 points while the Bavarians finished 12th with 15 points. The winner of this tie will go on to face either Leverkusen or Atletico Madrid in the round of 16. Check out our match prediction below!
Celtic have faced this opponent four times in European competition in the past but they have never managed to beat the German giants, losing on three occasions and drawing once. The Hoops have won only one of their last 12 Champions League/European Cup games against German opposition, though that win came in this season’s competition over RB Leipzig in November.
The Bavarians, meanwhile, are unbeaten in their last 13 matches against Scottish opposition in Europe (W9, D4, L0) dating back to a 1-0 defeat to Hearts back in 1989. As most would expect, the visitors are installed as massive favourites in this contest.
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The Best Betting Odds for Celtic v Bayern Munich Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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6.5 | 5.5 | 1.38 |
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8 | 5.5 | 1.36 |
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7 | 5.25 | 1.4 |
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7.37 | 5.48 | 1.42 |
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7.37 | 5.48 | 1.42 |
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7.25 | 5.25 | 1.37 |
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7.1 | 5.3 | 1.38 |
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7.1 | 5.3 | 1.38 |
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7.2 | 5.6 | 1.39 |
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7.1 | 5.3 | 1.38 |
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7.2 | 5.6 | 1.38 |
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7.3 | 5.55 | 1.39 |
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7.5 | 5 | 1.38 |
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7.6 | 5.5 | 1.39 |
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7 | 5.25 | 1.36 |
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7.5 | 5.6 | 1.34 |
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7.5 | 5.5 | 1.36 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Celtic and Bayern Munich?
Our prediction for the Celtic vs Bayern Munich match is: both teams to score.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 12/02/2025 between Celtic and Bayern Munich in Champions League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 44.34% for a win of Celtic against Bayern Munich with odds of 8 at Betfred.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Celtic vs Bayern Munich is 5.36% with odds of 5.6 at Stake.
- Our prediction model gives a 50.3% chance ⭐ for a win of Bayern Munich vs Celtic with odds of 1.42 at 1xbet.
Celtic vs Bayern Munich Form
Celtic and Bayern Munich Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
8 Feb 2025 - Scottish Cup
5 Feb 2025 - Scottish Premiership
2 Feb 2025 - Scottish Premiership
29 Jan 2025 - Champions League
22 Jan 2025 - Champions League
18 Jan 2025 - Scottish Cup
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
8 Feb 2025 - Scottish Cup
5 Feb 2025 - Scottish Premiership
22 Jan 2025 - Champions League
18 Jan 2025 - Scottish Cup
8 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
5 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 Feb 2025 - Scottish Premiership
29 Jan 2025 - Champions League
14 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
11 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
2 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
22 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Feb 2025 - Bundesliga
1 Feb 2025 - Bundesliga
29 Jan 2025 - Champions League
25 Jan 2025 - Bundesliga
22 Jan 2025 - Champions League
18 Jan 2025 - Bundesliga
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Feb 2025 - Bundesliga
1 Feb 2025 - Bundesliga
29 Jan 2025 - Champions League
18 Jan 2025 - Bundesliga
15 Jan 2025 - Bundesliga
20 Dec 2024 - Bundesliga
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Jan 2025 - Bundesliga
22 Jan 2025 - Champions League
11 Jan 2025 - Bundesliga
6 Jan 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
14 Dec 2024 - Bundesliga
10 Dec 2024 - Champions League
Celtic vs Bayern Munich Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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0 %
100 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
31 Oct 2017 - Champions League
18 Oct 2017 - Champions League
Celtic - Bayern Munich: Form Analysis
Celtic fans have been put through the wringer in this season’s Champions League, starting at the very beginning, when the team thumped Slovan Bratislava 5-1 in week one before losing 7-1 to Dortmund in round two.
The Bhoys then went unbeaten in their next five games, drawing three and winning two, before an ugly 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa on the final day of the League Phase.
Notably, at home, the Bhoys went unbeaten in their four games and earned 10 of their 12-point tally at this venue (W3, D1, L0), scoring 10 goals while conceding three in that time.
Celtic are unbeaten in their last 34 home games across all competitions!
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich’s qualification to this round came down to the final day of the League Phase when they managed to overcome Slovan Bratislava 3-1 at home.
However, the Bavarians have been unconvincing in this competition, having lost to Barcelona and Feyenoord by big margins, while they also failed to score a goal in a 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa.
It is worth noting that all three of the visitors' defeats in this competition were away games, while their only victory on the road was against Shakhtar Donetsk in December.
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Celtic & Bayern Munich Squad Analysis
Celtic will remain without the services of Japan international Daizen Maeda for this match, as he will be serving the second of his two-match suspension for assaulting Young Boys’ Mohamed Ali Camara.
The host have just one known injury concern for this first-leg encounter in the form of James Forrest, who is still working his way back to full fitness from a foot injury sustained last month.
Harry Kane has scored six goals in eight Champions League games this season!
Vincent Kompany, on the other hand, received mixed news about the availability of some of his senior players ahead of this crucial trip to Glasgow.
Hiroki Ito has reportedly resumed full training after suffering back-to-back injuries since arriving from Stuttgart and could make his competitive debut for the Bavarians this week.
However, Joao Palhinha is expected to miss the trip to Scotland due to an illness, and he will join injury absentees Alphonso Davies and Daniel Peretz on the sidelines.
Leroy Sane and Serge Gnabry were both flagged as doubts last weekend, but they featured in the team against Werder Bremen and should be available for this match.
Most goals and assists
Celtic
Bayern Munich
N. Kuhn
(12 Goals)
H. Kane
(28 Goals)
A. Engels
(3 Assists)
H. Kane
(10 Assists)
Celtic and Bayern Munich Stats in Champions League
Celtic - Bayern Munich Key Points
- Five of Celtic’s eight Champions League games have ended with both teams scoring.
- Celtic have scored in 34 consecutive home games across all competitions.
- Bayern Munich conceded three or more goals in two of their last three Champions League away games.
- Bayern Munich have failed to keep a clean sheet on the road in this competition.
- Bayern Munich have scored two or more goals in eight of their last 10 matches across all competitions.
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Our Celtic vs Bayern Munich Prediction
Bayern Munich are understandably inserted as the favourites in this match, but most would likely agree that the German giants have been some way from their best in this competition.
While Celtic are likely facing an uphill battle to progress to the last 16, they will know that their best chance of qualifying will depend on their ability to get a big result here to take back to Bavaria in the reverse fixture. Our Celtic vs Bayern Munich prediction is both teams to score.
Celtic vs Bayern Munich - Other Interesting Predictions
Celtic team total over 0.5
Celtic are unbeaten and have scored in 34 consecutive home matches across all competitions ahead of this match, including in their four Champions League games this season.
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Celtic vs Bayern Munich match : Frequently asked questions
The Champions League knockout phase play-off first leg between Celtic and Bayern Munich will be played on February 12 at 20:00 GMT.
The Champions League knockout phase play-off first leg between Celtic and Bayern Munich will take place at Celtic Park in Glasgow.
The Champions League knockout phase play-off first leg between Celtic and Bayern Munich will be broadcast live on TNT Sports.
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