Bayern Munich VS Celtic Match Prediction

Celtic have played Bayern Munich twice before.  Those matches came in the 2003/04 Champions League group stage.  Bayern won 2-1 at home before going to Celtic and drawing 0-0.      

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Bayern vs Celtic Betting Tips and Odds

Bet365 have the following odds available for this match:

Bayern Munich are at 1/10 to win, a draw is at 9/1, and a Celtic win is at 18/1.

We wouldn't take Celtic here in this match, no matter what odds you gave us.  Such is the huge gap in the two teams' current positions in world football the moment.  The two teams described by many as being in 'one team leagues' still have a lot of difference to them.

Bayern Munich have just changed managers, but by the looks of things it's going to be quite the happy reunion.  They demolished Freiburg on Saturday with five goals, and they look like the team that they were when Heynckes originally left over four years ago.  It's only one match, yes, but would you dare go against them after seeing that?  Even against a team that isn't one of the Bundesliga's best, it's hard to back their opponents here.

Celtic have continued their domination of Scotland, but that seems to be almost holding them back in Europe.  It's clear they have some very nice players, but nice doesn't win you matches against PSG and Bayern.  Yes, PSG also hammered Bayern.  But that was a different Bayern side.  This is no longer 2003 when Celtic were still in the conversation as an occasional world power.  It would take a near miracle here for them to win, and it doesn't look to be on the cards.

Bayern -2 is at 8/11.

Bayern Munich vs Celtic Prediction

Bayern should cruise yet again in this match as they right some previous wrongs.  

Correct Score Prediction: Bayern Munich 4-0 Celtic

Team News

Jupp Heynckes will be without goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and winger Franck Ribery for an extended period of time.  Meanwhile, center midfielder Arturo Vidal, center back Javi Martinez, and left back Juan Bernat are all unlikely to play a role with various injuries.  

Key Man

The last time Celtic faced off against a strong, strong European power, they were roasted out wide time and time again.  This should allow Arjen Robben the chance to do the same sort of thing.  The Dutch winger might have missed the World Cup, but he still has a chance to relive his past greatness under Heynckes by leading them to a strong finish in the UCL.  He's still yet to get off the mark as of yet in this competition, but you wouldn't bet against that changing.  

Team Form

Bayern have two wins, two draws, and a loss in their last five matches:

5-0 home win vs Freiburg
2-2 draw at Hertha Berlin
3-0 loss at PSG (UCL)
2-2 home draw vs Wolfsburg
0-3 win at Schalke

Bayern Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line-up: 4-2-3-1

Team News

Brendan Rodgers knows that center midfielder Scott Brown needs about another week, so he's unlikely to play a role here.  Center back Jozo Simunovic, right back Anthony Ralston, and midfielder Stuart Armstrong each have injuries or knocks, but they each are set to back be soon and could feature if needed.  Right back Christian Gamboa left the pitch early on Saturday, and is likely to be out of this match in Munich as a result.   

Key Man

There isn't a lot to be said about Celtic when it comes to this match, in truth, but they will pin their hopes upon young striker Moussa Dembele.  The 21 year old is trying to ease his way back into things now, and he was rested for all but 15 minutes on Saturday.  His spark and skill could be just what they need to put a chance away, but it will depend on their defensive set up as to whether they can get a result.  

Team Form

Celtic have four wins and a draw in their last five matches:

1-0 home win vs Dundee
2-2 home draw vs Hibernian
0-3 win at Anderlecht (UCL)
0-2 win at Rangers 
0-4 win at Dundee (League Cup)

Celtic Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line-up: 4-3-3

Celtic's small hopes of being able to advance from the Champions League group stage will truly be put to the test in Munich when they encounter a very strong Bayern team. Bayern might be vulnerable at the moment, but they are still one of the biggest and best teams in Europe. Brendan Rodgers' Celtic just isn't built to withstand this kind of test, especially when playing away from home. Bayern get a cozy win.

Both teams have lost by 3+ goals to PSG in the group so far.