Celtic is set to host Bayern Munich at Celtic Park in Glasgow on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 8:00 PM GMT. This match marks the first leg of their UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off.

TODAY'S PREDICTION

• Total goals - over 1.5

• Both teams to score - YES

• Bayern win or draw

• Total corners - over 8.5

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Recent Form:

• Celtic: The Scottish champions have demonstrated strong domestic form, leading the Scottish Premiership by 13 points over Rangers. However, their recent Champions League performances have been mixed, with notable victories against RB Leipzig and Young Boys, but also heavy defeats to top-tier European clubs.

  
  

• Bayern Munich: The German giants are leading the Bundesliga by eight points over Bayer Leverkusen. Their recent Champions League campaign has been inconsistent, with a significant 3-0 loss to Feyenoord earlier in the group stage, but they have rebounded with strong performances in subsequent matches.

Head-to-Head:

Celtic and Bayern Munich have faced each other four times in the past, with Bayern winning three matches and one ending in a draw. Their most recent encounter was in the 2017-2018 Champions League group stage, where Bayern secured a 3-0 victory over Celtic.

Team News:

• Celtic: Manager Brendan Rodgers is expected to field a strong lineup, with key players such as goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, captain Callum McGregor, and forward Daizen Maeda leading the team. Celtic has been formidable at home, remaining unbeaten at Celtic Park since 2023.

  
  

• Bayern Munich: The Bavarian side will be without several key players due to injuries, including Alphonso Davies, João Palhinha, Hiroki Itō, and Daniel Peretz. However, Serge Gnabry has returned to the squad, and manager Julian Nagelsmann is expected to rely on the attacking prowess of Jamal Musiala, Leroy Sané, and Michael Olise.

Match Prediction:

Given Bayern Munich's recent form and depth of squad, they are favored to win the first leg. A predicted scoreline is Celtic 1-2 Bayern Munich. Make sure to place mkeka wa uhakika wa leo and stake high.