Celtic travel to Bavaria targeting an unlikely turnaround in their play-off tie. Our Bayern Munich vs Celtic prediction and Champions League betting tips consider whether the Glaswegians stand any chance after a 2-1 defeat in last week’s first leg.
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Bayern Munich vs Celtic prediction: Kane to net twice in comfortable home win
Key stats
- Our Bayern Munich vs Celtic betting tips take into account that the Germans have won all four Champions League home fixtures this term, scoring 14 times in the process.
- There have been over 3.5 goals in four of Celtic’s nine games in this competition this season.
- 67% of their 2024/25 Champions League games have seen both teams score.
Correct score prediction: Bayern Munich 4-1 Celtic
Celtic competed pretty well in the first leg, but they have a mountain to climb here. They’ll need to come out and target goals at some point in the game, and that should open things up for Bayern at the other end.
The Bundesliga leaders are scoring very freely at home, and it’s hard to see them not running away with this tie in the end.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bayern the red hot favourites
- HOME: 2/13 (1.15) – 86.7%
- DRAW: 8/1 (9.00) – 11.1%
- AWAY: 14/1 (15.00) – 6.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are the favourites according to the Bayern Munich vs Celtic odds, with an implied probability of 86.7% that they win this match.
They head into this game after a tight Bundesliga clash against Bayer Leverkusen, where Vincent Kompany’s side failed to hit the target in a 0-0 draw.
Celtic were in Scottish Premiership action on Saturday, winning 3-0 at home to Dundee United with January signing Jota among the scorers.
For more from the upcoming matches in Europe, today’s football betting tips look at some of the best picks.
Most recent H2Hs: Hosts targeting fourth straight win
Our Bayern Munich vs Celtic prediction suggests the Bundesliga side can extend a three-game winning streak against this opposition.
Celtic have suffered 2-1 and 3-0 defeats on their two previous European visits to Munich.
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Bayern Munich preview: Davies rated doubtful
The hosts again have a major doubt over full-back Alphonso Davies, as well as Joao Palhinha. Daniel Peretz won’t feature due to injury.
Predicted Lineup: Neuer (GK), Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, Guerreiro, Kimmich, Pavlovic, Olise, Musiala, Coman & Kane
Germany Bundesliga I 12/04/25 D Borussia Dortmund 2 Bayern Munich 2 UEFA Champions League 08/04/25 L Inter Milan 2 Bayern Munich 1 Germany Bundesliga I 04/04/25 W Augsburg 1 Bayern Munich 3 Germany Bundesliga I 29/03/25 W St Pauli 2 Bayern Munich 3 Germany Bundesliga I 15/03/25 D Union Berlin 1 Bayern Munich 1
Celtic preview: Rodgers missing two
The visiting team will have to cope without the injured James Forrest and Paulo Bernardo.
Predicted Lineup: Schmeichel (GK), Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Taylor, McGregor, Hatate, Engels, Maeda, Idah & Jota
Scotland Premiership 12/04/25 W Kilmarnock 1 Celtic 5 Scotland Premiership 06/04/25 L St Johnstone 1 Celtic 0 Scotland Premiership 29/03/25 W Hearts 0 Celtic 3 Scotland Premiership 16/03/25 L Rangers 3 Celtic 2 Scotland FA Cup 09/03/25 W Hibernian 0 Celtic 2
Player to watch – Harry Kane
Harry Kane was on target in Glasgow last week, and he’ll fancy his chances of adding to a Champions League goal tally of seven in this game. He has netted 29 goals in 29 games in all competitions for Bayern this term.
Kane striking late
The England international has been at his most deadly after the break this season. 69% of his goals in all competitions have come in the second half.