Celtic v Leipzig prediction, betting tips, odds, preview
Celtic return to Champions League action tonight as they welcome German side Leipzig to Celtic Park. Celtic v Leipzig best bets Benjamin Sesko to have 2+ shots on target – 7/4 with Sky Bet Leipzig to win, Sesko to scored, Alistair Johnson carded – 9/1 with Sky Bet Celtic v Leipzig odds Find the latest match odds for Celtic v Leipzig courtesy of Sky Bet. Odds are subject to change. Celtic – 11/5 Draw – 13/5 Leipzig – 21/20 Celtic v Leipzig predictions Celtic return to the European stage tonight just days after booking their place in the League Cup final with a 6-0 hammering over Premiership high flyers Aberdeen on Saturday afternoon. Brendan Rodgers’ side have now won each of their last three matches and have kept four clean sheets in a row in preparation for the visit of Leipzig, which includes a notable goalless draw 0-0 away at Atalanta in their last Champions League outing. The three-time defending Scottish champions have made a storming start to their domestic campaign, dropping just two points from their opening 10 league games as they sit level on points at the top of the table with Aberdeen, and already nine points clear of Old Firm rivals Rangers. On the continent, the Glasgow side have picked up four points from their opening three Champions League league phase matches, starting the campaign with a 5-1 win over Slovan Bratislava before being on the wrong end of 7-1 thumping by Borussia Dortmund, recovering well with a point in Bergamo a fortnight ago. Leipzig’s 2-1 defeat at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday evening saw them lose ground on Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga table, having now fallen three points behind. Marco Rose’s side had previously been unbeaten in all domestic competitions this season, winning six of their eight league games and progress through their second round DFB Pokal tie, but haven’t enjoyed such success in Europe so far, losing all three games. The German side are one of just six teams that remain pointless in the Champions League after their first three games, having fallen to defeats against Atletico Madrid, Juventus and Liverpool, which will leave them desperate for victory in the Scottish capital tonight. Leipzig won’t be looking forward to their trip to Glasgow where a hostile atmosphere will no doubt greet them, but there need for points in the Champions League as we approach the half way stage of the league phase should see their quality shine through and should come out on top with a 2-1 win. Celtic v Leipzig betting tips Benjamin Sesko leads Leipzig’s goal scoring tally this season, bagging his seventh of the campaign in all competitions in Saturday’s defeat at Dortmund. The Slovenian star has also scored all three of his side’s goals in the Champions League this season. Alistair Johnson has been on the receiving end of more yellow cards than any other player on either side ahead of tonight’s match, and will face a difficult night up against Sesko on the left flank. Benjamin Sesko to have 2+ shots on target – 7/4 with Sky Bet Leipzig to win, Sesko to scored, Alistair Johnson carded – 9/1 with Sky Bet How to watch Celtic v Leipzig Location: Celtic Park, Glasgow Date and time: Tuesday 5th November 2024, 8pm TV Channel: TNT Sports 2, TNT Sports Ultimate Sky Bet: Bet x get £40 in free bets – CLAIM HERE* Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to talkSPORT. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chase their losses Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – www.gamcare.org.uk GambleAware – www.gambleaware.org Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here. For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites. *New customers only. First single & E/W bet only odds of 1/1 or greater. 4 x £10 bet tokens. Free bet stakes not included in returns. Free bets are non withdrawable. Free bets expire after 30 days. Eligibility restrictions and further T&Cs apply. 18+. GambleAware.org
Celtic return to Champions League action tonight as they welcome German side Leipzig to Celtic Park.
Celtic v Leipzig best bets
- Benjamin Sesko to have 2+ shots on target – 7/4 with Sky Bet
- Leipzig to win, Sesko to scored, Alistair Johnson carded – 9/1 with Sky Bet
Celtic v Leipzig odds
Find the latest match odds for Celtic v Leipzig courtesy of Sky Bet. Odds are subject to change.
Celtic v Leipzig predictions
Celtic return to the European stage tonight just days after booking their place in the League Cup final with a 6-0 hammering over Premiership high flyers Aberdeen on Saturday afternoon.
Brendan Rodgers’ side have now won each of their last three matches and have kept four clean sheets in a row in preparation for the visit of Leipzig, which includes a notable goalless draw 0-0 away at Atalanta in their last Champions League outing.
The three-time defending Scottish champions have made a storming start to their domestic campaign, dropping just two points from their opening 10 league games as they sit level on points at the top of the table with Aberdeen, and already nine points clear of Old Firm rivals Rangers.
On the continent, the Glasgow side have picked up four points from their opening three Champions League league phase matches, starting the campaign with a 5-1 win over Slovan Bratislava before being on the wrong end of 7-1 thumping by Borussia Dortmund, recovering well with a point in Bergamo a fortnight ago.
Leipzig’s 2-1 defeat at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday evening saw them lose ground on Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga table, having now fallen three points behind.
Marco Rose’s side had previously been unbeaten in all domestic competitions this season, winning six of their eight league games and progress through their second round DFB Pokal tie, but haven’t enjoyed such success in Europe so far, losing all three games.
The German side are one of just six teams that remain pointless in the Champions League after their first three games, having fallen to defeats against Atletico Madrid, Juventus and Liverpool, which will leave them desperate for victory in the Scottish capital tonight.
Leipzig won’t be looking forward to their trip to Glasgow where a hostile atmosphere will no doubt greet them, but there need for points in the Champions League as we approach the half way stage of the league phase should see their quality shine through and should come out on top with a 2-1 win.
Celtic v Leipzig betting tips
Benjamin Sesko leads Leipzig’s goal scoring tally this season, bagging his seventh of the campaign in all competitions in Saturday’s defeat at Dortmund.
The Slovenian star has also scored all three of his side’s goals in the Champions League this season.
Alistair Johnson has been on the receiving end of more yellow cards than any other player on either side ahead of tonight’s match, and will face a difficult night up against Sesko on the left flank.
- Benjamin Sesko to have 2+ shots on target – 7/4 with Sky Bet
- Leipzig to win, Sesko to scored, Alistair Johnson carded – 9/1 with Sky Bet
How to watch Celtic v Leipzig
- Location: Celtic Park, Glasgow
- Date and time: Tuesday 5th November 2024, 8pm
- TV Channel: TNT Sports 2, TNT Sports Ultimate
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Remember to gamble responsibly
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- Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
- Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
- Never chase their losses
- Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressed
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