Celtic vs RB Leipzig Prediction and Betting Tips | 5th November 2024
The UEFA Champions League is back in action with another set of matches this week as Celtic take on an impressive RB Leipzig side in an important clash at Celtic Park on Tuesday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
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Celtic are at the top of the Scottish Premiership standings and have been in excellent form on the domestic front this season. The hosts thrashed Aberdeen by a comprehensive 6-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
RB Leipzig, on the other hand, are in second place in the Bundesliga table and have stepped up to the plate this season. The away side suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat against Borussia Dortmund over the weekend and will need to bounce back in this match.
Celtic vs RB Leipzig Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- RB Leipzig have an excellent record against Celtic on the European stage and have won three out of the four matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Celtic's paltry one victory.
- RB Leipzig have lost two of their last three matches away from home against teams from Scotland in European competitions but did secure an away victory against Celtic in October 2022 in the UEFA Champions League.
- Celtic have picked up four points from their three matches in the UEFA Champions League so far this season and have already equaled their points tally from their European campaign last season.
- RB Leipzig have lost all three of their matches in the UEFA Champions League this season and could become only the third German team to begin a European campaign with four defeats.
Celtic vs RB Leipzig Prediction
RB Leipzig have been surprisingly poor in the UEFA Champions League this season and cannot afford another loss in the competition this week. Benjamin Sesko will likely lead the line yet again for the German side and will need to make an impact this week.
Celtic can pull off an upset on their day but have also been underwhelming on the European front. RB Leipzig are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Celtic 1-3 RB Leipzig
Celtic vs RB Leipzig Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - RB Leipzig to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: RB Leipzig to score first - Yes
Bold Tip: Benjamin Sesko to score or assist - Yes