Celtic vs Borussia Monchengladbach Prediction, Betting Tips and Preview
Celtic entertain Borussia Monchengladbach in Champions League Group C on Wednesday. Read the match preview to find out why the Bundesliga side is the betting tip to beat the Scottish champions.
Celtic vs Borussia Monchengladbach Preview
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is waiting for the all clear on Mikael Lustig and Nir Bitton who are hopeful of shrugging off injuries in time for the visit of Monchengladbach. Leigh Griffiths is the Hoops’ leading scorer in the competition with five goals in the qualifying stages but may give way to Moussa Dembele who scored twice in the 3-3 thriller against Manchester City three weeks ago. Captain Scott Brown will be the driving force in midfield while goalkeeper Craig Gordon is expected to continue his run in the side having taken the jersey from Dorus De Vries.
Borussia Monchengladbach could be without a number of first teamers with Andreas Christensen, Thorgan Hazard and Fabian Johnson struggling with injuries. Manager Albert Schubert’s attacking options are limited with Brazilian striker Raffael ruled out and Andre Hahn could partner Patrick Hermann up front.
Team Predictions Celtic vs Borussia Monchengladbach
Celtic 4-2-3-1 formation: Gordon, Lustig, Toure, Sviatchenko, Tierney; Bitton, Brown; Forrest, Rogic, Sinclair; Dembele
Borussia Monchengladbach 3-4-1-2 formation: Sommer; Elvedi, Vestergaard, Jantsche; Traore, Dahoud, Kramer, Wendt; Stindt; Herrmann, Hahn
Celtic vs Borussia Monchengladbach Betting Tips
- Celtic have won 6 drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 10 matches
- Borussia Monchengladbach have won 4 drawn 2 and lost 4 of their last 10 matches
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Celtic have scored an average of 2.5 goals and conceded an average of 1.7 goals per game
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Borussia Monchengladbach have scored an average of 1.3 goals and conceded an average of 1.7 goals per game
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Celtic’s previous 10 matches
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 7 of Borussia Monchengladbach’s previous 10 matches
Celtic vs Borussia Monchengladbach Prediction
Celtic endured a humbling return to the Champions League proper when beaten by a record 7-1 against Barcelona in the opening group game at Camp Nou. They showed enormous resolve to draw 3-3 against Manchester City on matchday two and Celtic Park is sure to be buzzing with anticipation for the visit of the Bundesliga outfit.
The Bhoys have a 100% home record in the league this season but it must be stressed the opposition have not been of the same quality as Wednesday’s visitors.
Monchengladbach were well beaten at the Etihad on matchday one conceding four goals without reply. They led for a good spell against Barcelona in the next group game before being undone by two second half goals.
Their league form has been less than inspiring where they have yet to win away from home in three attempts. This is the first competitive meeting between the two clubs in recent years and has the potential to be a memorable occasion given the attacking nature of both sides and we take the visitors to edge it.
Free Betting Tips
Match Prediction
BORUSSIA MONCHENGLADBACH TO WIN at 7/5 with BetVictor
Over/Under Prediction
OVER 2.5 GOALS at 4/6 with Betfair Sportsbook
Correct Score Prediction
BORUSSIA MONCHENGLADBACH TO WIN 2-1 at 17/2 with BetVictor
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