Celtic vs Bayern Munich Prediction & Picks - Champions League

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Celtic
2/12/25 15:00
Bayern Munich

Prediction:

 

Arne Engels to Get a Card

 

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 by Bradley Gibbs in Champions League Picks

There's a huge UEFA Champions League night upcoming in Glasgow, where on Wednesday, Celtic and Bayern go head-to-head in the first leg of this play-off. Those in attendance at what will be a roaring Celtic Park will be looking to spur their team on to a create a memorable European night, though taking on the German giants will not be easy, not at all. It will be interesting to see how the hosts approach this one, especially as they've got a second-leg in Munich to think about.

Celtic vs Bayern Munich Form

Celtic and Bayern Munich Latest Matches

Celtic
Celtic Latest matches
W W L W W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

4.17 Total goals
50% BTTS
3.17 Goals scored
1 Goals conceded
83% Over 2.5
17% Under 2.5

Feb 8, 2025 - Scottish Cup

Celtic
5 :  0
Raith Rovers

Feb 5, 2025 - Scottish Premiership

Celtic
6 :  0
Dundee FC

Feb 2, 2025 - Scottish Premiership

Motherwell
1 :  3
Celtic

Jan 29, 2025 - Champions League

Aston Villa
4 :  2
Celtic

Jan 22, 2025 - Champions League

Celtic
1 :  0
BSC Young Boys

Jan 18, 2025 - Scottish Cup

Celtic
2 :  1
Kilmarnock
W W W W W W
Victories

6/6 (100%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.33 Total goals
17% BTTS
3.17 Goals scored
0.17 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

Feb 8, 2025 - Scottish Cup

Celtic
5 :  0
Raith Rovers

Feb 5, 2025 - Scottish Premiership

Celtic
6 :  0
Dundee FC

Jan 22, 2025 - Champions League

Celtic
1 :  0
BSC Young Boys

Jan 18, 2025 - Scottish Cup

Celtic
2 :  1
Kilmarnock

Jan 8, 2025 - Scottish Premiership

Celtic
2 :  0
Dundee United

Jan 5, 2025 - Scottish Premiership

Celtic
3 :  0
St Mirren
D L W D L W
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

4 Total goals
67% BTTS
2 Goals scored
2 Goals conceded
83% Over 2.5
17% Under 2.5

Feb 2, 2025 - Scottish Premiership

Motherwell
1 :  3
Celtic

Jan 29, 2025 - Champions League

Aston Villa
4 :  2
Celtic

Jan 14, 2025 - Scottish Premiership

Dundee FC
3 :  3
Celtic

Jan 11, 2025 - Scottish Premiership

Ross County
1 :  4
Celtic

Jan 2, 2025 - Scottish Premiership

Rangers
3 :  0
Celtic

Dec 22, 2024 - Scottish Premiership

Dundee United
0 :  0
Celtic
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich Latest matches
W L W W W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

4.17 Total goals
67% BTTS
2.5 Goals scored
1.67 Goals conceded
100% Over 2.5
0% Under 2.5

Feb 7, 2025 - Bundesliga

Bayern Munich
3 :  0
Werder Bremen

Feb 1, 2025 - Bundesliga

Bayern Munich
4 :  3
Holstein Kiel

Jan 29, 2025 - Champions League

Bayern Munich
3 :  1
SK Slovan Bratislava

Jan 25, 2025 - Bundesliga

Freiburg
1 :  2
Bayern Munich

Jan 22, 2025 - Champions League

Feyenoord
3 :  0
Bayern Munich

Jan 18, 2025 - Bundesliga

Bayern Munich
3 :  2
Wolfsburg
W W W W W W
Victories

6/6 (100%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

5 Total goals
67% BTTS
3.83 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
100% Over 2.5
0% Under 2.5

Feb 7, 2025 - Bundesliga

Bayern Munich
3 :  0
Werder Bremen

Feb 1, 2025 - Bundesliga

Bayern Munich
4 :  3
Holstein Kiel

Jan 29, 2025 - Champions League

Bayern Munich
3 :  1
SK Slovan Bratislava

Jan 18, 2025 - Bundesliga

Bayern Munich
3 :  2
Wolfsburg

Jan 15, 2025 - Bundesliga

Bayern Munich
5 :  0
Hoffenheim

Dec 20, 2024 - Bundesliga

Bayern Munich
5 :  1
Leipzig
W L W W L W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.67 Total goals
50% BTTS
2.5 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
83% Over 2.5
17% Under 2.5

Jan 25, 2025 - Bundesliga

Freiburg
1 :  2
Bayern Munich

Jan 22, 2025 - Champions League

Feyenoord
3 :  0
Bayern Munich

Jan 11, 2025 - Bundesliga

Mönchengladbach
0 :  1
Bayern Munich

Jan 6, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies

Salzburg
0 :  6
Bayern Munich

Dec 14, 2024 - Bundesliga

1 Fsv Mainz 05
2 :  1
Bayern Munich

Dec 10, 2024 - Champions League

Shakhtar Donetsk
1 :  5
Bayern Munich

Celtic against Bayern Munich : Head to Head (H2H)

Celtic

0 %

Draw

0 %

Bayern Munich

100 %

Average stats (last H2H results)

3
Total goals
50%
BTTS
0.5
Goals scored
2.5
Goals conceded
100%
Over 2.5
0%
Under 2.5

Oct 31, 2017 - Champions League

Celtic
1 :  2
Bayern Munich

Oct 18, 2017 - Champions League

Bayern Munich
3 :  0
Celtic

Celtic against Bayern Munich Lineups: Starting 11

Celtic

Formation : 4 - 3 - 3

1
K. Schmeichel
2
A. Johnston
20
C. Carter-Vickers
6
A. Trusty
3
G. Taylor
27
A. Engels
42
C. McGregor
41
R. Hatate
10
N. Kuhn
9
A. Idah
38
D. Maeda
9
H. Kane
10
L. Sane
42
J. Musiala
17
M. Olise
6
J. Kimmich
8
L. Goretzka
22
R. Guerreiro
15
E. Dier
2
D. Upamecano
27
K. Laimer
1
M. Neuer

Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1

Bayern Munich

Substitutes

Celtic
Celtic
Goalkeeper

V. Sinisalo

S. Bain

Defender

M. Nawrocki

T. Ralston

D. Murray

L. Scales

Midfielder

L. McCowan

Y. Hyun-jun

N. Kuhn 77'

J. Schlupp

G. Taylor 65'

Forward

Jota

A. Idah 65'

J. Kenny

Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
Goalkeeper

S. Ulreich

J. Urbig

Defender

J. Stanisic

K. Min-jae

H. Ito

R. Guerreiro 78'

S. Boey

T. Buchmann

Midfielder

A. Pavlovic

Forward

S. Gnabry

H. Kane 65'

K. Coman

L. Sane 64'

T. Muller

J. Musiala 87'

G. Vidovic

Most goals and assists

CD Huachipato Celtic
CD Huachipato Bayern Munich
Top Goalscorer
Japan D. Maeda (4 Goals)
Top Goalscorer
England H. Kane (11 Goals)
Best assists
Belgium A. Engels (3 Assists)
Best assists
Germany J. Kimmich (5 Assists)

Celtic - Bayern Munich Key Points

  1. No Celtic player has made more fouls in the Champions League than Arne Engels this season.
  2. Arne Engels committed multiple fouls against Borussia Dortmund during the UCL league phase.
  3. Arne Engels also made multiple fouls against Aston Villa during the UCL league phase.
  4. Bayern have several players adept at frustrating opponents and winning fouls.

Our Celtic vs Bayern Munich Prediction

In a creative sense, Arne Engels is a key player for the hosts, and if Celtic are to get any offensive joy in this game, then the Belgian is likely to play a big role. However, this is also a player that can easily get frustrated, so it will be no surprise to see him lose his cool and commit a few fouls against a very strong Bayern side. Given that he made mutliple fouls against both Aston Villa and Dortmund during the league phase of the competition, Engels looks a decent bet to get booked here. Our Celtic vs Bayern Pick: Arne Engels to Get a Card. 

Prediction:

 

Arne Engels to Get a Card

 

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