Celtic v Bayern Munich Betting Tips [12 February 2025]

Scottish giants Celtic will welcome German heavyweights Bayern Munich for the first leg of their Champions League knockout playoff. In the league stage, Celtic finished 21st but just three points behind Bayern Munich who were 12th with 15 points. Below we have a prediction of this match.

Celtic managed just three wins in the eight league phase matches. On matchday eight they suffered a 4-2 loss at Aston Villa and they’ll hope to do better at home.

They are coming from three straight wins in domestic action but will be aware a tougher matchup awaits here. A run of six Champions league home matches without defeat will definitely be a lift to their confidence.

Bayern Munich’s last visit to Celtic ended in the Germans winning 2-1, back in 2017. The Bavarians, having lost three times in the league phase, will not be leaving anything to chance.

They still return here as favorites, being unbeaten in four matches against Celtic. However, one win in seven away matches in the Champions League will be a concern among the traveling fans.

Bayern Munich’s most recent away match in this competition saw them blanked 3-0 by Feyenoord. Their warmup to this game was great though, beating Werder Bremen 3-0 for their fourth straight win.

Bayern Munich will go into this game as favorites but they must employ caution. Their away form in the Champions League hasn’t been great and Celtic will know that too well. The Bavarians have been conceding heavily away from home, a stat that will interest Celtic, who are eyeing a comfortable first leg lead.

Celtic themselves have had defensive concerns, which Bayern will look to exploit. Our prediction for Celtic v Bayern Munich is for over 2.5 goals.