Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Champions League match.
Celtic have struggled against elite attacking sides in this season’s Champions League, and Bayern Munich’s high-intensity offence will provide another stern test. With a crucial Bundesliga clash against Bayer Leverkusen coming up, Bayern Munich will aim to build confidence with a dominant display in Glasgow.
Celtic
The final group-stage match saw Celtic fall 2:4 to Aston Villa in Birmingham, with their opponents generating a massive 3.79 xG. Even with Daizen Maeda returning from suspension, the squad lacks the defensive solidity needed to withstand top-tier opposition. Among all teams to reach the knockout stages, Celtic have the second-worst defensive record (14 goals conceded).
Bayern Munich
A victory over Werder Bremen (3:0) last Friday marked Bayern’s fourth consecutive win, with 12 goals scored in that span. The Bavarians have also benefited from Bayer Leverkusen’s recent setbacks, meaning their upcoming Bundesliga showdown won’t overshadow this fixture.
In the Champions League, only Borussia Dortmund (22) and Barcelona (28) have scored more goals than Bayern (20) in the group stage.
Celtic vs Bayern Munich Prediction
The last time these sides met was in 2017, when Bayern won both group-stage encounters (3:0 and 2:1). With Celtic forced to take risks as they chase qualification, the visitors will exploit the spaces left in transition.
