Celtic v Bayern Munich Odds and Match Preview

Celtic entertain Bayern Munich in the Champions League tonight

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Celtic v Bayern Munich Odds and Match Preview

Kick-off: 8pm UK Time, Wednesday 12th February 2025

Celtic are through to the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League for the first time in twelve years, however they face a tough assignment against German giants Bayern Munich at Celtic Park this evening.

Mountain to climb

Celtic seemed to enjoy the new Champions League format and claimed for themselves a place in the knockout stages of the competition, however they find themselves up against a Bayern Munich outfit against which they have failed to register a single win in their history. Indeed, the Hoops have lost each of their three knockout matches in this competition, the most recent being a 5-0 thrashing (on aggregate) to Juventus back in 2013. Celtic made it into the last sixteen of the tournament in 2007 and 2008, however they were eliminated by AC Milan and Barcelona respectively and they face a similar mountain to climb in this clash.

Poor away form

Bayern Munich have suffered three away defeats in this season’s Champions league campaign, a narrow defeat at the hands of Aston Villa being followed by beatings at Barcelona and Feyenoord. On the back of this poor away form, Bayern failed to claim a top eight finish and an automatic progression into the last sixteen of the competition, despite the side enjoying an excellent record on home soil.

Recent Form:

Celtic: The Hoops have been enjoying some impressive form of late, the Scottish Premiership leaders securing three consecutive victories. They triumphed 5-0 over Raith Rovers in the Scottish Cup, following substantial league wins against Motherwell (3-1) and Dundee (6-0). In the Champions League league phase, Celtic finished 21st, achieving three wins and three draws in their eight fixtures.
Bayern Munich: Under the management of Vincent Kompany, Bayern have demonstrated some solid performances of late, winning seven of their eight matches in 2025. They recently defeated Werder Bremen 3-0 in the Bundesliga. In the Champions League, Bayern narrowly missed automatic qualification for the quarter-finals, finishing just one point shy, and are now focused on advancing through the play-offs.

Team News:

Celtic: A significant boost for the home side is the availability of Daizen Maeda, whose suspension was halved, allowing him to participate in this crucial fixture.
Bayern Munich: The Bavarians will rely on key players such as Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala, both of whom have been instrumental in their recent successes.

Historical Context:

The last encounter between these two sides at Celtic Park occurred in 2017, where Bayern secured a 2-1 victory. However, former Celtic manager Gordon Strachan believes that the current Bayern team is not as formidable as in the past, suggesting that Celtic should not be intimidated.

Match Outlook:

While Bayern Munich enter the match as favourites, Celtic’s strong home form and the passionate support at Celtic Park could play a pivotal role in influencing the outcome. Both teams are expected to field strong line-ups, setting the stage for an exciting and competitive encounter which we envisage ending all-square.