🕒 12:00 PM ET @ Allianz Arena (Munich, Germany)

Bayern Munich return to the Allianz Arena with a 2-1 first-leg advantage after securing a crucial victory in Glasgow. While they dominated possession (58%), Celtic showed resilience, creating chances and grabbing a goal late.

With Celtic needing at least one goal to stay in the tie, expect an aggressive approach from the Scottish side. Meanwhile, Bayern will look to kill the game early through their attacking trio of Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and Jamal Musiala.

First leg recap

✔ Celtic 1-2 Bayern Munich
✔ Possession: Bayern 58% – Celtic 42%
✔ Shots on Target: Bayern 5 – Celtic 2

Bayern weren’t at their sharpest, but their attacking depth proved too much for Celtic’s backline. Now, back in Germany, expect a more dominant showing from the Bundesliga leaders.

Betting odds & lines

Moneyline

Bayern -599, Draw +750, Celtic +1200

Asian handicap

Bayern -2.25 (-106), Celtic +2.25 (-101)

Total goals (O/U 2.5, 3)

Over (-115), Under (-105)

Both teams to score (BTTS)

Yes (-105), No (-125)

1st half winner

Bayern -200, Draw +225, Celtic +900

👉 Bayern remain heavy favorites (-599), implying an 86% chance of winning outright. The high goal total suggests an open, attacking game.

Team form & key stats

Bayern Munich (last 10 matches)

W-D-W-W-W-W-L-W-W-W

Goals scored: 2.8 per match | Goals conceded: 1.1 per match | Possession: 66.8% | Corners: 6.8 per match

👉 Key players:

  • Harry Kane (7 goals, 3 assists)

  • Michael Olise (5 goals, 4 assists)

  • Jamal Musiala (4 goals, 5 assists)

  • Manuel Neuer (3 clean sheets in last 5 home games)

Bayern have scored 14 goals in their last four UCL home games.

Celtic (last 10 matches)

W-W-D-L-W-W-L-D-W-L

Goals scored: 3.2 per match | Goals conceded: 1.0 per match | Possession: 64.3% | Corners: 5.9 per match

👉 Key players:

  • Daizen Maeda (6 goals, 2 assists)

  • Adam Idah (5 goals)

  • Arne Engels (4 assists)

  • Kasper Schmeichel (2 clean sheets in last 5 games)

Celtic have failed to score in 2 of their last 5 away UCL games.

Tactical breakdown & betting insights

Michael Olise 1+ shot on target (-130)

  • Olise has 9 shots on target in 9 UCL games this season

  • Averages 1.34 shots on target per 90 mins

  • Scored in the first leg and plays a key role in Bayern’s attack

  • Bayern average the most shots on target per game in the UCL (8.2)

Confidence: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (8/10)

Over 3.5 total goals (-115)

  • This has hit in 4 of Bayern’s last 5 matches

  • Celtic have scored in 67% of UCL games this season

  • Bayern have conceded in 5 of their last 7 home UCL games

  • Celtic have allowed 3+ goals in 2 of their last 4 UCL road games (including 7 vs. Borussia Dortmund)

  • Celtic will push forward aggressively, leaving space for Bayern to exploit

Confidence: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (7/10)

Celtic over 2.5 corners (-120) / Over 3.5 corners (+140)

  • Celtic had 7 corners in the first leg against Bayern

  • This has hit in all 9 of Celtic’s UCL games this season

  • Celtic have cleared this number in away matches against Aston Villa and Borussia Dortmund

  • Expect set pieces to play a major role in Celtic’s attack

Confidence: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (8/10)

Both teams to score (-125)

  • Bayern have conceded in 6 of their last 7 home UCL matches

  • Celtic have scored in 3 of 4 UCL away games this season

  • Celtic will be in desperation mode, needing to score to stay alive

  • Bayern’s attack is deadly, but their defense has shown weaknesses

Confidence: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (7/10)

Callum McGregor to commit 1+ fouls (-110)

  • Cashed in the first leg

  • Averages 0.89 fouls per 90 minutes in UCL

  • Directly matched against Musiala, who has drawn 14 fouls in 9 UCL games

  • Celtic will need to be aggressive, increasing foul potential

Confidence: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (7/10)

Small parlay (+425)

  • Over 2.5 goals

  • Bayern to win

  • Celtic Over 2.5 corners

Confidence: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/10)

Final verdict

Predicted scoreline: Bayern Munich 3-1 Celtic

  • Bayern’s firepower will be too much for Celtic to handle.

  • Celtic should grab a goal on a set piece or counterattack.

  • Michael Olise & Harry Kane expected to be on the scoresheet.

Best bets:

🔥 Best bet: Michael Olise 1+ shot on target (-130)
🎯 Value bet: Celtic over 2.5 corners (-120)
💎 Longshot: Callum McGregor 1+ foul (-110)

Bayern should control possession and dominate attacking play, but Celtic’s aggressive approach could lead to goals at both ends. Expect an entertaining, high-scoring battle as the Bavarians secure their place in the next round.

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