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Celtic vs Leipzig Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League
by Daniel Ngulu in Champions League Predictions
Three matches into the league phase of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League, Leipzig’s win column still reads zero. They have the opportunity to change that when they travel to Celtic on Match Day 4. While The Hoops are on four points, in 20th spot, Die Roten Bullen occupy one of the relegation spots, without a point. In this preview, we will break down the stats that could define this match before offering two predictions.
On fifth November as fireworks crack through the Glasgow night skies, Celtic will hope to produce their own on the pitch. A second meeting with a German side this season presents the opportunity to banish memories of their heavy loss in the first.
Leipzig will also be hard pressed to come up with something here. Somewhat, history favors them, as Celtic have struggled previously against German opposition. The visitors have the best chance at finally winning a game in Europe this season. They’ve already beaten Celtic twice in this competition but can they do it again?
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The Best Betting Odds for Celtic v Leipzig Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.45 | 3.5 | 2.7 |
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2.7 | 3.6 | 2.45 |
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2.61 | 3.61 | 2.7 |
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2.61 | 3.61 | 2.7 |
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2.75 | 3.6 | 2.5 |
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3.44 | 3.8 | 2 |
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3.44 | 3.8 | 2 |
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3.2 | 3.75 | 2.17 |
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3.26 | 3.82 | 2.06 |
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3.2 | 3.8 | 2.15 |
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2.7 | 3.6 | 2.55 |
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2.48 | 3.65 | 2.75 |
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2.7 | 3.6 | 2.4 |
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2.56 | 3.68 | 2.76 |
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2.4 | 3.6 | 2.7 |
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2.75 | 3.65 | 2.5 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Celtic and Leipzig?
Our prediction for the Celtic vs Leipzig match is: Over 2.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 05/11/2024 between Celtic and Leipzig in Champions League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 48.73% for a win of Celtic against Leipzig with odds of 3.44 at Betwinner.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Celtic vs Leipzig is 17.1% with odds of 3.82 at Melbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 34.17% chance ⭐ for a win of Leipzig vs Celtic with odds of 2.76 at Vbet.
Celtic - Leipzig Prediction and Best Odds:
| Celtic Leipzig Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Celtic wins | 48.73% | 3.44 at Betwinner |
| Over 2.5 goals | 60.54% | 1.8 at Stake |
| Both Team To Score | 50% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Celtic | 20.56% | 7 at Betfair |
Celtic vs Leipzig Form
Celtic and Leipzig's standings in the Champions League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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21
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9 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
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34
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0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -7 |
Celtic and Leipzig Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 Nov 2024 - Scottish League Cup
30 Oct 2024 - Scottish Premiership
27 Oct 2024 - Scottish Premiership
23 Oct 2024 - Champions League
19 Oct 2024 - Scottish Premiership
6 Oct 2024 - Scottish Premiership
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 Nov 2024 - Scottish League Cup
30 Oct 2024 - Scottish Premiership
19 Oct 2024 - Scottish Premiership
22 Sep 2024 - Scottish League Cup
18 Sep 2024 - Champions League
14 Sep 2024 - Scottish Premiership
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
27 Oct 2024 - Scottish Premiership
23 Oct 2024 - Champions League
6 Oct 2024 - Scottish Premiership
1 Oct 2024 - Champions League
28 Sep 2024 - Scottish Premiership
25 Aug 2024 - Scottish Premiership
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 Nov 2024 - Bundesliga
29 Oct 2024 - DFB Pokal
26 Oct 2024 - Bundesliga
23 Oct 2024 - Champions League
19 Oct 2024 - Bundesliga
6 Oct 2024 - Bundesliga
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Oct 2024 - DFB Pokal
26 Oct 2024 - Bundesliga
23 Oct 2024 - Champions League
2 Oct 2024 - Champions League
28 Sep 2024 - Bundesliga
14 Sep 2024 - Bundesliga
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 Nov 2024 - Bundesliga
19 Oct 2024 - Bundesliga
6 Oct 2024 - Bundesliga
22 Sep 2024 - Bundesliga
19 Sep 2024 - Champions League
31 Aug 2024 - Bundesliga
Celtic vs Leipzig Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
25 %
0 %
75 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
11 Oct 2022 - Champions League
5 Oct 2022 - Champions League
8 Nov 2018 - Europa League
25 Oct 2018 - Europa League
Celtic - Leipzig: Form Analysis
Celtic’s last 16 matches against German teams returned just one win and 12 defeats. Coincidentally, their only win against German opposition was against Leipzig in the 2018 Europa League, at this same venue.
The most recent of their 12 losses in that run was just over a month ago, falling 7-1 in Dortmund. They come into this game unbeaten in seven matches since their loss to Borussia Dortmund. Among those seven matches was a 0-0 draw away to Atalanta after a superb defensive showing.
To this game, the Glasgow giants carry a three-match winning run. The latest of those was a 6-0 hammering of Aberdeen in the League Cup for their fourth straight clean sheet.
Leipzig beat Celtic in both earlier meetings in the Champions League, in 2022.
Leipzig will head into this fixture feeling time is running out as they look to stem a possible early exit from the Champions League. After three straight defeats, the latest a 1-0 home loss to Liverpool, this will rank as a ‘must win’ match for the visitors.
The Germans come here on a low after their unbeaten start in the Bundesliga was brought to a halt by Borussia Dortmund. In a Saturday league match, Benjamin Sesko’s opener was relegated to a mere consolation after Dortmund’s comeback in a 2-1 win.
In their last visit to Celtic, Leipzig managed a 2-0 win. That was in 2022, marking a third win in four in this fixture.
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Celtic against Leipzig Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Celtic & Leipzig Squad Analysis
Kyogo Furuhashi has for the past few seasons been the go-to person for goals at Celtic. He has one Champions League goal this season, but in all club matches he netted six times.
There will also be a lot expected from Daizen Maeda, who scored three in Celtic’s demolition of Aberdeen. He also scored in their loss to Dortmund and will hope to carry his good streak here.
As Celtic are set to face a stern test against Leipzig’s attack, goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel will need to be on top of his game again. Against Atalanta, he made seven good saves and will be looked upon again here.
There was some good sighting on Saturday as Callum McGregor started the Aberdeen win, returning to the team following recovery from injury. The Scotland international has four goals to his name.
Benjamin Sesko rediscovered his scoring form this weekend after seven matches without a goal.
At Leipzig, the big name missing is Xavi Simons. The Dutch international is still nursing an ankle injury, which has kept him out of action since Match Day 3. He has four goals so far.
Nicolas Seiwald and David Raum are also out of this game, with adductor and ankle injuries respectively.
In this game also, there will be hopes placed on Lois Openda, scorer of six goals this season. The Belgian returned to the team in the Dortmund defeat. He will team up with Benjamin Sesko who just returned to scoring ways, and togerther they'll pose a serious threat to Celtic.
Most goals and assists
Celtic
Leipzig
N. Kuhn
(7 Goals)
, 
K. Furuhashi
(7 Goals)
B. Sesko
(11 Goals)
A. Engels
(3 Assists)
L. Openda
(6 Assists)
Celtic - Leipzig Key Points
- In their last three matches, Celtic scored 11 goals.
- 16 goals were scored in Leipzig’s last five matches.
- Four of Leipzig’s last five away Champions League matches had over 2.5 goals.
- A total of 19 goals were scored in Celtic’s last five Champions League matches.
- Each of Celtic’s last four home Champions League matches had over 2.5 goals.
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Our Celtic vs Leipzig Prediction
Buoyed by their recent form, Celtic will go into this game believing they can get something from it. Their recent matches have been highlighted by high scores and this could be another. The hosts will be guided by playing at home as a reason to go for a win.
On the other hand, Leipzig will be pushed by the fact they are winless so far in Europe. With such considerations, we do not expect either side to sit back, so you can expect multiple goals in this encounter. Our prediction for Celtic v Leipzig is for over 2.5 goals.
Celtic vs Leipzig - Other Interesting Predictions
Both teams to score
In the last 10 Champions League matches Leipzig didn’t keep a clean sheet, yet they failed to score in just two of the matches. With the quality they carry in attack, we don’t expect the Germans to fail to score here.
Celtic are also coming here on a good scoring run and only failed to net once in the last four Champions League matches. Going by these stats, our second prediction for this match is for both teams to score.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Celtic Leipzig
| Celtic vs Leipzig | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtic wins | 3.2 | 2.45 | -23.4% |
| Draw | 3.9 | 3.5 | -10.3% |
| Leipzig wins | 2.05 | 2.7 | +31.7% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Celtic is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 23.4% since opening
- The probability of this result was 31.3% and is now 40.8% (9.6%)
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Celtic vs Leipzig match : Frequently asked questions
The Celtic v Leipzig match will be played on Tuesday 5 November.
The Celtic v Leipzig match will be staged at the Celtic Park in Glasgow.
Frenchman Benoit Bastien has been handed the reins for the Celtic v Leipzig match. He will be assisted by compatriots Hicham Zakrani and Aurelien Berthomieu. Thomas Leonard will serve as the fourth official.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
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