Champions League: Celtic vs. Bayern Munich Picks — Hoops to Make Home Advantage Count? (Feb 12)

The Champions League playoff round continues on Feb 12, 2025, as Bayern Munich make the trip to Scotland to face Celtic.

Bayern Munich are one of a number of European heavyweights that will need to navigate the playoff round if they are to keep their hopes of Champions League success alive. The Bavarian club finished 12th in the overall standings after winning five of their eight matches in the League Phase.

Celtic have exceeded expectations to gain progression from the opening round. However, the Hoops will have the odds stacked against them when they come up against Bayern Munich in this stage. But, could they make home advantage count in the first leg on Wednesday?

Odds

Celtic Winless in Four Against Bayern Munich

Celtic are winless in their four previous matches against Bayern Munich, losing on three occasions across that period. Furthermore, the Bavarians are unbeaten in their last 13 against Scottish opponents since a 1-0 defeat against Hearts in February 1989.

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Celtic vs. Bayern Munich Key Stats

• Celtic have recorded just one win in their last 12 Champions League matches against teams from Germany.
• Bayern Munich have suffered defeats in three of their last four away matches in the Champions League.

Celtic Team News

James Forrest is unlikely to feature this week, as the midfielder is still a few weeks away from recovering from a foot injury. Odin Thiago Holm is also out with a calf strain.

Possible Lineup

K. Schmeichel (GK); A. Johnston, A. Trusty, L. Scales, G. Taylor, A. Engels, C. McGregor, R. Hatate, N. Kuhn, H. J. Yang, Jota

Bayern Munich Team News

Alphonso Davies is set to miss out on Bayern action until the start of March due to a hamstring issue. Hiroki Ito and Daniel Peretz are also unlikely to travel to Scotland.

Possible Lineup

M. Neuer (GK); S. Boey, D. Upamecano, Kim, R. Guerreiro, J. Kimmich, A. Pavlovic, M. Olise, J. Musiala, K. Coman, H. Kane

Celtic vs. Bayern Munich Prop Picks

Bayern Munich have stuttered on the road in the Champions League throughout this season, but the Bavarians should prove too strong for the Hoops this week.

Therefore, the Germans in the half-time/full-time market looks like the standout selection. Meanwhile, Harry Kane has an excellent scoring record on Scottish soil, and the England captain comes into this clash after netting twice in a recent 3-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Celtic vs. Bayern Munich Picks

Bayern Munich look far too strong to oppose this week. The Bavarians have gone 13 without defeat against teams from Scotland, while Celtic have won just one of their last 21 matches against teams that have won the Champions League. The Bavarians on the spread looks like the best angle.