Bayern Munich vs Celtic: UEFA Champions League Predictions & Betting Tips 18/02/2025
Having secured a 2-1 win in last week’s UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off tie first leg in Scotland, Bayern Munich should have little trouble finishing the job against Celtic at the Allianz Arena in Tuesday’s second leg.
Five successive home European wins and an unbeaten record against Scottish opposition at the Allianz Arena underline why Bayern are overwhelming favourites to progress.
The real question is how many goals Vincent Kompany’s side will put past the visitors, especially after the first leg proved surprisingly low-scoring despite three goals being shared.
Bayern controlled the tempo, dominated possession, and created plenty of chances but let Celtic stay in the tie with a late concession. Expect them to be more ruthless this time, ensuring no repeat of the nervy finish at Celtic Park.
Michael Olise and Harry Kane were both on the scoresheet in the first leg, and they should have a field day at the Allianz Arena as Bayern look to put this tie to bed early. Jamal Musiala and Leroy Sané, who were relatively quiet in Glasgow, should also see more of the ball and play a bigger role in attack.
Daizen Maeda’s late goal might have given Celtic a lifeline, but there’s little to suggest the Scottish champions have any real hope of turning this around.
Celtic have failed in their last nine attempts to progress after losing the first leg and have never advanced when losing the opening game at home in a major European competition.
If that wasn’t enough to shatter any illusions of an unlikely miracle for Brendan Rodgers’ side, Celtic have also struggled for goals on their UCL travels this season, failing to score at Dinamo Zagreb and Atalanta—raising serious doubts about their ability to find the two clear goals they need against a Bayern side expected to dominate possession.
Celtic’s best hope will come from set-pieces or moments of defensive sloppiness from Bayern. However, with Bayern having lost just once at home all season—and that under unusual circumstances—the odds are firmly stacked against the visitors.
Betting Tip: Over 3.5 Goals; Michael Olise Anytime Scorer; Harry Kane Anytime Scorer
18/02 21:00 Bayern Munich – Celtic Over 3.5 Goals @ 1.85; Michael Olise Anytime Scorer @ 2.80; Harry Kane Anytime Scorer @ 1.40 (betBonanza)
With Bayern’s formidable home record against Scottish opponents and Celtic’s failure to ever progress after losing the opening leg at home in a major European competition, anything other than a Bayern victory would be a major shock.
However, there’s little value in backing a straight Bayern win at the odds on offer, but the goals market presents a strong opportunity, with this expected to be an open, high-scoring tie.
While a Bayern victory is all but a foregone conclusion, Maeda’s late goal in the first leg was a reminder that Bayern remain prone to defensive lapses, especially in this competition, where their struggles are evident—the very fact they’re in the play-offs speaks to their European difficulties this season.
Celtic have nothing to lose and must take risks to stay in the tie. Rodgers’ side will likely adopt a more aggressive approach early on, knowing they need at least two goals.
However, that also leaves them vulnerable to Bayern’s lethal counter-attack, particularly with the pace of Olise and Sané.
This should lead to an open game with plenty of chances, making Over 3.5 Goals at 1.85 odds on betBonanza an appealing pick.
Bayern Munich vs Celtic - Over 3.5 Goals @ 1.85
Bayern Munich vs Celtic - Over 3.5 Goals @ 1.85Bayern’s Harry Kane and Michael Olise were both on target in the first leg, and we’re backing them to do the same at the Allianz Arena.
The duo are central to Bayern’s attack, and if Bayern score multiple goals, it’s hard to see them not getting involved.
Bayern Munich vs Celtic - Michael Olise Anytime Scorer @ 2.80Bayern Munich vs Celtic - Michael Olise Anytime Scorer @ 2.80Bayern Munich vs Celtic - Harry Kane Anytime Scorer @ 1.40For even more value, combining all three bets with betBonanza’s bet builder offers a solid 4.93 odds slate.
Bayern Munich vs Celtic - Bet Builder: Over 3.5 Goals + Michael Olise Anytime Scorer + Harry Kane Anytime Scorer @ 4.93Bayern Munich vs Celtic - Bet Builder: Over 3.5 Goals + Michael Olise Anytime Scorer + Harry Kane Anytime Scorer @ 4.93Predicted Line-ups:
- Bayern Munich: Neuer (GK); Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, Guerreiro; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Musiala, Coman; Kane
- Celtic: Schmeichel (GK); Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Taylor; Engels, McGregor, Hatate; Kuhn, Idah, Maeda
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