Celtic vs Bayern Munich prediction and betting tips on February 12, 2025
Game Prediction
On February 12, 2025, the first match of the UEFA Champions League playoff round will feature Celtic against Bayern Munich. The Germans will visit Glasgow with plans to secure a win, but the hosts have similar ambitions.
Celtic vs Bayern Munich Prediction
Celtic have remained largely unchanged for quite some time. In 2024, they secured another "golden double," winning both the league and the Scottish Cup. In the current season, they have not only extended their lead over Rangers (and all other teams) in the Premiership but also defeated them in the League Cup, although only after a penalty shootout. On the other hand, Bayern Munich lost their dominant status last season, finishing only third in the Bundesliga and failing to win any other titles. The "Rekordmeister" have already been eliminated from the domestic cup after a loss to Bayer Leverkusen but currently lead the Bundesliga comfortably.
In the Champions League, under Brendan Rodgers, Celtic managed victories against the smaller teams they were expected to beat, including Slovan Bratislava, RB Leipzig, and Young Boys. They also secured draws against Atalanta, Brugge, and Dinamo Zagreb, although they suffered heavy defeats to Borussia Dortmund (a 7-1 loss) and Aston Villa.
Bayern Munich, under Vincent Kompany, have already suffered three losses, narrowly losing to Aston Villa and suffering heavy defeats to Barcelona and Feyenoord in January. However, they won all other matches, including against Dinamo Zagreb, Shakhtar Donetsk, Slovan Bratislava, and Benfica. They also managed to secure a win against PSG. In the end, Bayern narrowly missed direct qualification for the Round of 16.
Key Statistics & Trends
- Celtic have lost only one match out of their last six games.
- The Scots have not lost at home in the Champions League.
- Bayern Munich have won four of their last five matches.
- The Germans have lost three of their last four away games.
Probable Lineups
Celtic (predicted XI): Schmeichel – Taylor, Scales, Trusty, Johnston – Hatate, McGregor, Engels – Jan Hen Chung, Ida, Kyun.
Bayern Munich (predicted XI): Neuer – Stanisic, Kim Min-Jae, Kimmich, Boe – Tel, Pavlovic, Muller, Olese, Sane – Kane.
Head-to-Head Matches: Celtic vs Bayern Munich
The clubs last met in 2003 and 2017. In these encounters, Celtic drew one match at home but lost all the other encounters to the Bavarians.
Free Prediction for Celtic vs Bayern Munich
While Bayern Munich are considered the clear favorites, especially away, Celtic are strong at home. Bet on "both teams to score" (odds – 1.6).
Keep track of the Champions League standings and check your team’s form before placing a bet on the next match!