Celtic vs Bayern Munich: Scots Face German Giants in Champions League Knockout Clash

Celtic vs Bayern Munich: Scots Face German Giants in Champions League Knockout Clash

Celtic will play their first Champions League knockout match in 12 years when they host Bayern Munich in Glasgow on Wednesday night.

The Scottish champions will look to pull off a historic upset, while the Bavarians aim to avoid an early elimination from Europe's elite competition.

Bayern struggled away from home in the league phase, losing three times, and now faces the prospect of failing to reach the last 16 for the first time in two decades. Meanwhile, Celtic’s home form in Europe has been solid, offering hope for an upset.

Celtic Players Celebrating Goal

🟢Celtic Aim for Historic Knockout Victory | Home Win = 7.11💵

Celtic enter this fixture in high spirits after scoring 11 goals in their last two domestic matches. Brendan Rodgers’ side impressed in the league phase, picking up 10 points at home, including a 3-1 win over RB Leipzig.

The Hoops have never beaten Bayern, but their strong record at Celtic Park this season suggests they could make things difficult for the German giants. Rodgers will look to Adam Idah and Kyogo Furuhashi to provide a cutting-edge in attack.

Bayern Players Celebrating Goal

🔴Bayern Look to Avoid Early Exit | Away Win = 1.42💵

Bayern Munich are at risk of making unwanted history, with three away defeats in this Champions League campaign already. Vincent Kompany’s side will be determined to bounce back from a shaky group stage performance.

Despite their struggles, Bayern boast firepower in attack, having netted 20 goals in eight Champions League matches. Harry Kane, who returns to the UK, will lead the line, supported by Michael Olise and Kingsley Coman.

Rodgers, Celtic & Kompany, Bayern

🔑Key Players & Team News📰:

Celtic will be without Daizen Maeda, who is suspended, while Jota continues his recovery but is unlikely to start. Paulo Bernardo and James Forrest remain sidelined, meaning Yang Hyun-jun could feature in the attack.

Bayern are expected to be without Alphonso Davies, while Joao Palhinha and Serge Gnabry are doubts. Kompany could stick with the side that beat Werder Bremen 3-0 at the weekend, with Harry Kane set to spearhead the attack.

Maeda, Celtic & Kane, Bayern

Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 5.65

⚽Celtic are unbeaten at home in Europe this season, securing three (3) wins and a draw. | Specials Market: Home/Draw & Over 1.5 = 3.35

⚽Bayern have never lost 4 away games in a single European campaign, and seeing as they’ve already suffered 3 defeats on the road this season, they can be expected to avoid defeat. | Specials Market: Draw/Away & Over 3.5 = 2.12

Celtic Park - Home of Celtic & Venue for the Game

⚽Celtic have kept just one clean sheet in their last five (5) European games, while Bayern have conceded in six (6) of their last eight (8). | Main Market: Over & Under (Over 3.5) = 2.04

Both teams will see this as a crucial opportunity to take control of the tie. For Celtic, it’s a chance to make history, while Bayern will be desperate to avoid a disastrous early exit from the competition.



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Everton vs Liverpool: Winless in Last 2 Goodison Park Trips, Slot’s Leaders Finally Play Outstanding Derby

Everton vs Liverpool: Winless in Last 2 Goodison Park Trips, Slot’s Leaders Finally Play Outstanding Derby

The final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park in the Premier League era is set to be an emotional and intense battle with Liverpool, who are winless in their last two trips to Goodison Park, needing a win to further secure the title.

Everton, in strong league form under David Moyes, will look to frustrate Liverpool, who are chasing crucial points in the title race.

Liverpool aim to bounce back from a shocking FA Cup exit, while Everton, buoyed by three straight league wins, seeks a historic back-to-back derby victory for the first time in 40 years.

Everton Players Celebrating Goal

🔵Everton Look to Continue Resurgence in Derby⚔️| Home Win = 6.40💵

Everton have found a new lease of life under Moyes, winning three consecutive league games and moving nine points of the relegation zone. Their attacking form has improved, scoring eight goals in those three victories.

However, their record against teams starting the day top of the table is poor, with only four wins in their last 47 such encounters. The Toffees must overcome history and find a way to secure a rare derby triumph in a game that was supposed to take place long ago.

Liverpool Players Celebrating Goal

🔴Liverpool Eye Top Spot Push🫸 | Away Win = 1.47💵

Liverpool arrive at Goodison needing a response after a humiliating FA Cup defeat to Plymouth Argyle. Despite that setback, they remain 19 games unbeaten in the Premier League and are the outright favourites for the title.

Arne Slot’s men will know that victory here extends their lead over Arsenal to nine points, making this a crucial match. With just two wins in their last 12 trips to Goodison, the Reds must be at their best to take all three points.

Ndiaye, Everton & Mo Salah, Liverpool

🔑Key Players & Team News📰:

Everton may welcome back Vitalii Mykolenko from injury, while Jack Harrison could start after an impressive substitute appearance last weekend. Beto will lead the attack in the absence of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Armando Broja.

Liverpool is expected to make wholesale changes from their FA Cup defeat, with Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, and Virgil van Dijk all set to return. However, Trent Alexander-Arnold remains sidelined, denying Slot’s team of his creativity.

Doucoure, Everton & Gravenbech, Liverpool

🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 4.96🔢

⚽Everton are unbeaten in their last 2 games against Liverpool at the Goodison Park, winning the last one 2-0, breaking a 12-game unbeaten run for the Reds at Goodison Park. | Specials Market: Home/Draw & Over 1.5 = 3.65

⚽Liverpool, with just one defeat in their last 12 games at Goodison Park, seek their 100th league win over Everton, becoming just the 5th club to achieve such dominance over another in English football. | Specials Market: Draw/Away & Over 2.5 = 1.84

Moyes, Everton & Slot, Liverpool

⚽Six (6) of the last eight (8) Merseyside derbies at Goodison have seen under 2.5 goals, indicating another tight, low-scoring affair. | Main Market: Over/Under (Under 2.5) = 2.22

With both teams having different ambitions—Everton securing safety and Liverpool chasing the title—this final Goodison derby will be fiercely contested and packed with emotion, and if we know the Premier League at all, a lot of controversy.



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