Bayern Munich v Celtic: Prediction and Tips

Bayern Munich still have some work to do to finish off Celtic in this UEFA Champions League play-off second leg, but Vincent Kompany's side are in control after a 2-1 win in Glasgow.

Celtic's inability to win away from home when they face Europe's elite is a long-standing concern and the Bhoys are likely to come up short again in Munich.

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Bayern Munich v Celtic Prediction

Key Prediction Stats & Insights

Bayern Munich v Celtic Betting Tips

Bayern Munich v Celtic Head to Head

Supercomputer Prediction

Predicted Starting Line-ups

Bayern Munich v Celtic Prediction

Prediction	BetSie Supercomputer %	Odds	Odds %
Bayern Munich to win	82%	1/6	85.7%
Bayern Munich 4-1 Celtic	N/A	12/1	7.7%

Key Prediction Stats & Insights

• Bayern are bidding to reach the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League for a 17th successive season.

• Celtic have never won in Germany, losing 12 of the 15 games they have played.

• Jamal Musiala has scored 15 goals in all competitions so far this season for Bayern.

Bayern Munich v Celtic Betting Tips

Tip	Current Odds
Bayern Munich to win and both teams to score	13/10
Jamal Musiala to score first	9/2
Alistair Johnston to be booked	12/5

Bayern Munich to win and both teams to score - 13/10

It has been a pleasing campaign for Celtic in Europe, but the Hoops' journey looks set to end in Bavaria.

Brendan Rodgers lamented his side's inability to press up on Bayern in Glasgow during the first half last week. Trailing before a ball is kicked in Germany, they now have to try and chase this tie while avoiding the home side's deadly threats.

Kompany's side have won all but two of their 16 home matches in all competitions, with Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen the only team to thwart them.

They have managed just two clean sheets in their last eight home games, however, and Celtic can get on the scoresheet as they have enough pace to break quickly if they can turn over possession.

Bayern's quality in the final third will present a massive challenge to the visiting side and they should ultimately come through with plenty to spare.

Jamal Musiala to score first - 9/2

Bayern showed the love to Jamal Musiala as the 21-year-old signed a lucrative new deal on Valentine's Day that runs to 2030.

Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer suggested that: "People go to the stadium because of Jamal Musiala. He is an extraordinary player. Sometimes, you have the feeling gravity doesn't apply to him."

The ex-England youth international has 15 goals in all competitions already this season and is set for a personal-best tally.

His clever movement and interplay, especially linking with Harry Kane, leads to shooting chances and he could be the man to get the all-important first goal, which would help take this tie out of Celtic's reach.

Alistair Johnston to be booked - 12/5

Celtic will need a strong rearguard action to keep Bayern from running riot. The Bhoys shipped seven in their previous visit to Germany against Borussia Dortmund this season.

Canadian full-back Alistair Johnston is enjoying another fine season. The 26-year-old has two bookings in 26 domestic outings in Scotland, the same number he has accrued in just nine games in the UEFA Champions League.

Johnston likes to get his tackles in and, admirably, isn't afraid to commit himself fully when the need is there. He matched up with Leroy Sane last week and it could be Kingsley Coman down the Bayern left this time.

If Celtic are going to press Bayern to try and get back in this contest, they will be vulnerable to the home side moving at pace when things break down. A third European caution for Johnston may be incoming.

Bayern Munich v Celtic Head to Head

Previous Meetings	5
Bayern Munich Wins	4
Celtic Wins	0
Draws	1
First Game	Bayern Munich 2-1 Celtic (September, 2003)
Last Game	Celtic 1-2 Bayern Munich (February, 2025)

Despite regularly participating in European competition through the years, these clubs have met just five times.

Bayern have never lost to Celtic, with their first leg victory in Glasgow last week making it four wins from five attempts for the Bundesliga side.

Supercomputer Prediction

Bayern Munich	82%
Draw	11.6%
Celtic	6.4%

The odds suggest Bayern Munich have an 85.7% chance of beating Celtic in Bavaria on Tuesday night, while the BetSie Supercomputer believes there is an 82% chance of this outcome.

The BetSie Supercomputer believes Celtic have a 6.4% chance of securing an historic victory in Germany.

According to the betting odds, a 4-1 home victory for Bayern has a 7.7% chance of happening.

Predicted Starting Line-ups

Bayern Munich

Formation: 4-2-3-1
Team: Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Dier, Guerreiro; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Musiala, Coman; Kane.

Celtic

Formation: 4-3-3
Team: Schmeichel; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Taylor; Hatate, McGregor, Engels; Kuhn, Maeda, Idah.

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