Celtic vs Inter Milan Prediction and Football Tips
Europa League football tips – Celtic vs Inter Milan prediction
Since the resumption of the Scottish Premiership on the 17th January, Celtic have been in good form, winning all 5 matches and also progressing in both the League Cup and Scottish Cup. Celtic struggled somewhat in their Europa League group and finished with just 2 wins from their 6 games, both of which came at Celtic Park.
Inter Milan’s performances have improved over the course of their last 2 Serie A games but there is still a long way to go for Roberto Mancini, if the club are going to return to European competition next season. Inter Milan comfortably topped their Europa League group to qualify as group winners, winning 3 and drawing 3 of their 6 games.
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Celtic have scored an average of 2 goals and conceded an average of 0.5 goals per game.
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Inter Milan have scored an average of 1.4 goals and conceded an average of 0.9 goals per game.
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 4 of Celtic’s previous 10 matches
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 4 of Inter Milan’s previous 10 matches.
- The last time the two teams met was in a friendly match at Celtic Park in 2012, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
Celtic have not performed as they would have hoped in Europe this season, the early Champions League exit in-particular was a big blow. Having said that, their form in domestic competition has picked up in recent months, conceding just 1 goal in 7 league matches. One thing is for sure, Celtic can not be underestimated when it comes to big European matches at home and Inter Milan forward Mauro Icardi has already been drawn in to talking about the atmosphere. The spirit of 1967 will surely be in the air come Thursday night.
Inter Milan have been solid in the Europa League this season, yet to lose a game but their form in domestic competition has been up and down. Roberto Mancini can call upon loan signings Lukas Podolski and Xherdan Shaqiri for this match but only one can play and could be missing Japanese full-back Yuto Nagatomo. Celtic will be without defender Charlie Mulgrew and Kris Commons is also a doubt.
Celtic are due a big win in Europe, having failed at home against Barcelona, Milan and Juventus in their most recent encounters with top European teams. A meeting with an inconsistent Inter Milan team, could be just what they were looking for.
Predictions:
Celtic to win 2-1 at 10/1 with Skybet
Celtic to win and both teams to score at 5/1 with Skybet
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