Bayern Munich vs Celtic Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | UEFA Champions League, February 18, 2025

Bayern Munich vs Celtic Preview

• Tournament: UEFA Champions League
• Date: Tuesday, February 18
• Kick-off Time: 08:00 PM GMT
• Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich, Bavaria, Germany.

After edging past Celtic in the first leg, giants Bayern Munich are gearing up for the second leg fixture of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 knock-out phase game at home. The last game ended 1-2, with the German stalwarts leading initially by the goals of Michael Olise and Harry Kane in the 45th and 49th minute of the match. Daizen Maeda scored one for Celtic in the 79th minute to reduce the lead.

The hosts are the favourites in this game at Allianz Arena. They already have a minor lead, but seeing Celtic being almost at par in the last game, they should not afford to take things lightly. The Bundesliga 2024-25 leaders are here after finishing 12th in the league phase. They have a strong squad, but it was a tough competition in the first leg.

Celtic FC played way better than expectations in the first leg. In the game, they had only one shot less than Bayern Munich. They also were holding the ball with 43% possession. If they manage to keep their nerves calm, they might actually have a chance here, after all, they are the current leaders of the Scottish Premiership and they finished at the 21st spot of the UCL league table, with just three points less than Bayern.

Bayern Munich Team News

Bayern Munich have no new injuries to worry about, except for goalie Peretz Daniel, defender Alphonso Davies, and midfielder Joao Palhinha, who have been injured and out for long. Coach Vincent Kompany is doing fine even without them now.

Celtic Team News

Celtic FC reportedly have a fit and fine squad, with only winger James Forrest being a long-time absentee. Coach Brendan Rodgers is expected to be fully backed up by now.

Bayern Munich vs Celtic Predicted Lineups

Bayern Munich Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Neuer

Defenders: Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, Ito

Midfielders: Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Musiala, Coman

Forwards: Kane

Celtic Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Schmeichel

Defenders: Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Taylor

Midfielders: Engels, McGregor, Hatate

Forwards: Maeda, Idah, Jota

Bayern Munich vs Celtic H2H Record

FC Bayern Munchen and Celtic FC have faced each other five times to date. Bayern Munich have won four of those fixtures, while one match ended in a draw. Celtic FC are yet to win a game.

Key Players to Watch in Bayern Munich vs Celtic

Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)

The legendary England national team striker has been in lethal form ever since he joined Bayern Munich. This season, he has 21 goals and six assists in just 20 Bundesliga games. The stats are similar in the Champions League too, where he has seven goals and an assist in eight games.

His pace in the last five games has also been similar, with six goals and an assist at an xG of 4.8. He even had a goal in the first leg. He should be looking to strike a hat trick at home and become the highest scorer in the ongoing UCL.

Daizen Maeda (Celtic)

The Japanese winger scored the compensation goal in the first leg. He has been in some good form this season, scoring eight goals and assisting seven in the Scottish tier one, while striking four in eight games of the UCL, including one against Borussia Dortmund.

He has been in decent form in the last five games too, scoring five goals and assisting three. If he manages to score in this game too, it would be like scoring in all three games in a row where he faced a German giant.

Bayern Munich vs Celtic Prediction

Bayern Munich, playing at home, are expected to have a win here. Not just because of the home support or having a stronger side, Bayern Munich are expected to have a comfortable win based on past records too.

Predicted Score: Bayern Munich 2-0 Celtic (Watch Live)

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