Celtic vs Slovan will play the first round of the Champions League on September 18 at 20:00 (local time), at Celtic Park.
Top 3 bets for Celtic vs Slovan
- 🏆 Gana Celtic – 1.47*
- 🏆 Total goals: 2.5 or more – 1.67*
- 🏆 Celtic don’t concede goals – 2.10*
Gana Celtic – 1.47*
Celtic have had a positive start to the season in the domestic championship. The Scottish side have managed to extend their winning streak and are looking like strong contenders for this Champions League match. Meanwhile, Slovan have been recovering from a series of poor results in recent weeks. Likewise, Celtic have a certain advantage due to their strong home form so far this year. Our Celtic vs Slovan prediction points to the home side winning.
Total goals: 2.5 or more – 1.67*
Both teams have a great run of goals per game at the start of the season. Celtic maintain an average of more than 2.5 goals per game in the Scottish League, while Slovan exceeds 1.5 goals per game. Because of this, a match dynamic is expected in which there are many scoring opportunities. In addition, when Celtic plays at home in the Champions League there are usually goals. It is one of the safe bets in our Celtic vs Slovan predictions.
Celtic keep their distance – 2.10*
The Scottish side have improved their defence in the last few games of the campaign. Despite the fact that they usually concede at least one goal in the Champions League, this time Slovan does not present enough arguments in attack to worry Celtic. We may see a match in which the balance tilts in favour of only one team. The latest Celtic vs Slovan prediction points to the home team not conceding a goal.
Best odds for Celtic vs Slovan
How the teams arrive
Both teams are in good form so far this season. Celtic are set to have another important year in the Scottish Premiership, while Slovan are looking to win some silverware at home.
How Celtic arrives
Celtic come into this Champions League game on a 22-match unbeaten run. They have also gone more than 10 consecutive games without losing at home. In the last round of the Scottish championship, they won at home against Hearts 2-0.
How Slovan arrives
Slovan Bratislava improved their performance after a tough home defeat to Zilina in the local tournament. They come into this Champions League match with two consecutive victories. They beat Nitra in the Slovak Cup and Dunajska in the Superliga.
Game Preview
This is the first match between the two teams in European competition. Celtic have the chance to get their first points, while Slovan will try to cause a surprise away to Scotland.
Background of the match
Way a way
Latest results – Celtic
14/09/2024
Premiership
Premiership
V
01/09/2024
Premiership
Premiership
V
25/08/2024
Premiership
Premiership
V
18/08/2024
League Cup
League Cup
V
11/08/2024
Premiership
Premiership
V
Latest results – Slovan Bratislava
14/09/2024
Super League
Super League
Dun. Wednesday
Slavic Bratislava
V
AC Nitra
Slavic Bratislava
V
01/09/2024
Super League
Super League
D
28/08/2024
UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
Slavic Bratislava
Central Jutland
V
25/08/2024
Super League
Super League
Dukla Banská Bystrica
Slavic Bratislava
V
When is Celtic vs Slovan going to be played?
The match between Celtic and Slovan will be played on Wednesday 18 September at Celtic Park, at 20:00 (local time).
Celtic’s probable lineup
Schmeichel; Jhonston, Carter Vickers, Scales, Taylor; Engels, McGregor, Hatate; Kuhn, Furuhashi, Maeda.
Absences: Doesn’t have.
Technical: Brendan Rodgers.
Slovan’s probable lineup
Takac; Blackman, Kashia, Bajric, Wimmer; Szoke, Ignatenko; Barseghyan, Tolic, Weiss; Strelec.
Absences: Doesn’t have.
Technical: Vladimir Weiss.
Who is going to win?
Celtic are the overwhelming favourites for this UEFA Champions League match. Slovan Bratislava are seen as one of the weakest teams in the new edition of the competition.
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