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RB Leipzig vs Celtic: prediction for the UEFA Champions League fixture
RB Leipzig are set to host Celtic at the Red Bull Arena in the Champions League. What to expect from the teams? Look out for our prediction below.
Command Analysis
RB Leipzig
GermanyIn the seven years RB Leipzig have spent in the Bundesliga, they have proven themselves to be a formidable opponent. The Bulls won their first trophy last year - in the German Cup final, the team beat Freiburg. They also secured the top-four finish in the league. In the first game of the new season, Leipzig lost to Bayern Munich (1:3) in the German Super Cup.
In the new edition of Bundesliga, RB Leipzig are currently in 11th place with 11 points from three wins and two draws. Last weekend, Marco Rose's charges crushed Bochum (4:0). The Bulls were defeated by Schakhtar Donetsk in the first group game of the Champions League (1:4). In the middle of September, the team lost to Real (0:2) in Madrid.
Today the hosts will be without Poulsen, Olmo, Laimer, and Klostermann.
Celtic
ScotlandThe 52-times Scottish champion Celtic had a powerful start to the season. They won seven out of eight games in the Scottish Premiership, including the Glasgow derby. The team collected 21 points and delivered 27 goals. Currently, Celtic are the leaders in the domestic league, two points ahead of their cross-town rivals Rangers.
Ange Postecoglou's side sit in third place in their Champions League group. Celtic lost to Real Madrid (0:3) in the opening match, and then drew against Shakhtar Donetsk (1:1). Celtic's away games stats in the Champions League do not inspire optimism - the team won only one out of 13 games away. They also concede two goals per game on average.
McCarthy, Ideguchi, and Starfelt have been ruled out of this fixture.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total over 9.5
This bet played in 2 of the last 3 games of Celtic.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - no
In 3 of the last 4 games of the visitors, all goals were scored in one half.
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
The hosts won their last 2 home games.
СтавкаPenalties: no
In the last 2 head-to-head games, there were no penalties given.
Tip and bets
Despite Celtic's bad record in Germany, the team can show strong character and fight hard. Since both sides are desperate for these three points, we can expect an open, exciting confrontation with many attacks and scoring opportunities.
Our prediction — both to score
The result of this game is hard to predict. In terms of statistics, the Germans have an advantage, but Celtic are highly motivated and have a powerful lineup. A comfortable victory for one of the teams is more likely than a draw here.
Second wager — one side to win by 2 goals
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