Celtic - Bayern Munich: predictions and betting tips for the Playoff League Champion match. February 12, 2025

Match Preview

In the Round of 16 of the Champions League playoffs, Celtic will play against Bayern Munich at home. Brendan Rodgers' team barely made it through, finishing 21st out of 32 teams, but it is still a good result. Bayern Munich, on the other hand, was expected to go straight to the Round of 16. However, big losses to Feyenoord and Barcelona affected their chances. In the end, they finished 12th in the group stage with 15 points from 8 matches.

In their domestic leagues, both teams are at the top and have a strong lead. Both sides are likely to play with their best players. With both teams in good shape, we can expect a match with lots of goal chances. Bayern’s striker Harry Kane is in great form, already scoring 21 goals this season.

Statistics and Head-to-Head

Both teams have been strong in their last 10 matches, losing only once each. Celtic also had one draw.

In previous meetings, Bayern Munich, led by Vincent Kompany, has never lost to Celtic. They won 3 out of 4 games, and one match ended in a draw. The last time they played, 8 years ago, Bayern won 2-1 in a close match.

Predictions and Betting Tips for Celtic vs Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich is considered the clear favorite, but Celtic still has a chance for a positive result.

Experts at best-betting.net highlight several interesting bets for this game: 

• Celtic not to lose – odds 2.8

• Total goals under 3 – odds 2.32

• Total corners over 11.5 – odds 2.43