Verdict: Bayern Munich win & Both teams to score
Best Odds: 6/4
Bookmaker: Luckster
Looking to claim a first-leg advantage on Wednesday night, Bayern Munich will travel to Glasgow when they meet Celtic.
Celtic
Starting with the hosts, while Celtic might have signed off their Champions League group stage adventure with an action-packed 4-2 loss away at Aston Villa on January 29th, the Hoops have come roaring back in some style. Holding a sensational 13-point buffer at the top of the Premiership table and cruising their way to even more domestic history, the Scottish giants find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Extending on their Scottish Cup campaign over the weekend as they stormed their way to a 5-0 romp against Raith Rovers, Brendan Rodgers’ camp have won their previous three domestic appearances by an aggregate score of 14-1. Despite being pencilled in as a real underdog on Wednesday night, the former Leicester boss has seen his squad gain a real reputation for their success on home soil. In fact, Celtic have won each of their previous 11 consecutive showdowns in Glasgow – a run that stems back to a 1-1 draw against Club Brugge on November 27th.
Celtic Team News
In what is a huge blow former Celtic on Wednesday night, Japanese international Daizen Maeda will once again miss out through suspension. Likewise, not featuring since the middle of December, James Forrest remains on the sidelines and will play no part in Glasgow.
Bagging a Champions League brace away at Aston Villa on January 29th, former Norwich youngster Adam Idah should spearhead Celtic’s charge. Recently signing a new deal with the Scottish giants, ex-Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel will start between the sticks.
Bayern Munich
As for the visitors, while some around the Allianz might have been shocked last summer following that arrival of Vincent Kompany, Bayern Munich are certainly enjoying life under the ex-Burnley boss. Putting in another routine display over the weekend as they cruised their way to a 3-0 romp against Werder Bremen, the German giants are riding a sensational wave of momentum. Signing off their Champions League group stage adventure with a 3-1 victory against Slovan Bratislava, Kompany’s men have won eight of their previous nine appearances across all competitions. Really finding a clinical edge in the final third, Bayern have won their previous four matchups by an aggregate score of 12-5. Landing a 2-1 win when they last travelled to Celtic Park back in 2018 and registering 10 points from their four Champions League showdowns against Wednesday’s hosts, Bayern will be desperate to claim a first-leg advantage in midweek.
Celtic vs Bayern Munich Team News
While Alphonso Davies might have put pen to paper on a new deal last week, the Canadian international is still dealing with a muscle injury. However, one-time Arsenal starlet Serge Gnabry could return to Kompany’s travelling squad on Wednesday night.
Bagging a Bundesliga brace against Werder Bremen last week and already notching 21 domestic strikes this season, England skipper Harry Kane will play a leading role in the final third. Recently returning from a muscle issue, Sacha Boey should keep his spot at right-back.
Key Factors to Consider
- When Bayern Munich last travelled to Glasgow back in 2017, the German giants claimed a 2-1 victory.
- In fact, Bayern have registered 10 points from their four Champions League showdowns against Celtic.
- Celtic have won each of their previous 11 consecutive appearances at Glasgow across all competitions.
- England skipper Harry Kane has recorded 21 goals in his 19 Bundesliga appearances this season.
- Bayern Munich have won three of their previous four appearances away from the Allianz.
Conclusion
Landing a 2-1 victory when they last travelled to Glasgow back in 2017, Bayern Munich will be hoping to claim a first-leg advantage here. While Celtic might have continued to gain a reputation for their extended success on home soil, the German giants are pencilled in as a standout contender on Wednesday night. Although the Hoops might be capable of asking some real questions in midweek, we are backing what could be an enjoyable away victory in Glasgow.
Verdict: Bayern Munich win & Both teams to score
Best Odds: 6/4
Bookmaker: Luckster
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