SIX days after they went toe-to-toe in Germany, Celtic and RB Leipzig reconvene in the Champions League at Celtic Park on Tuesday night.
After opening Group F with back-to-back losses, the Red Bulls bagged a much-needed 3-1 win over the Bhoys, on an evening where both of my recommended bets romped home.
That victory ensured Marco Rose’s men leapfrogged Celtic in the section ahead of this week's return encounter in Glasgow’s east end.
However, Leipzig were unable to follow up on last week’s success when they went back to Bundesliga business on Saturday, as they were held to a 1-1 draw at 12th-placed Mainz.
As for Celtic, they returned to winning ways at the weekend with a dramatic 2-1 victory away to St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership.
Ange Postecoglou's team must now switch attention back to continental matters and they will know that they have to beat Leipzig if they are to keep their slim hopes of reaching the last-16 alive.
Outright Betting
Celtic, who are without a win in their last six Champions League matches, head into this crunch clash as 9/4 (SBK) outsiders while a point apiece at Parkhead pays 29/10 (SBK) with the same firm.
After last week’s success in Saxony, RB Leipzig are 6/5 favourites with SBK to repeat the trick in Scotland.
Betting Angles
RB Leipzig will have their backers at the aforementioned price but I would rather take the 17/20 available with William Hill on the visitors to score two or more goals.
While Celtic Park is one of Europe’s most famous and revered arenas, the Hoops have failed to win a single game at home in the group stages in their last six attempts.
That recent lack of home comfort can be attributed to Celtic’s inability to keep clean sheets when playing in Europe’s Premier club competition.
Not only have Ange Postecoglou's side posted just one clean sheet across their last 12 continental clashes, but they have also conceded goals in each of their last three Scottish Premiership matches.
What’s more, Celtic's positive approach should make for another exhilarating encounter, however the hosts’ high-octane style could once again leave them susceptible to conceding on the counter against a Leipzig side that boast a plethora of attacking weapons within their armoury.
With this in mind, coupled with the absence of key figures such as Callum McGregor and Carl Starfelt, backing the Red Bulls to strike twice again here holds plenty of appeal at 17/20 (William Hill).
After backing Christopher Nkunku to breach the Bhoys’ backline last midweek, I fancy the in-form French forward to either score or assist at Celtic Park on Tuesday night at 11/10 with PaddyPower.
The RB Leipzig hotshot demonstrated why he is one of the most sought-after players on the planet during last week's meeting between the two teams and the 11/10 (PaddyPower) on him to either notch or provide looks a lovely price.
This UEFA Champions League match between Celtic and RB Leipzig will be played on Oct 11, 2022 and kick off at 20:00. Check below for our tipsters best Celtic vs RB Leipzig prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
