After delivering a winning combination on Sunday, SlipsTips shares a Bet Builder ahead of Celtic's clash with Celta Vigo in the Europa League on Thursday night.
Celtic vs Celta Vigo (Thursday, 20:00)
Celtic are still searching for their first points in the Europa League and will look to get off the mark when Celta Vigo visit Glasgow on Thursday night.
The Hoops have been soundly beaten by Ferencvaros and Benfica, but Sunday’s emphatic 7-1 victory over Hearts lifted them four points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership and should have them in good spirits for this clash.
Celta have also lost their first two league-phase games, falling to defeat against Omonia Nicosia and Juventus, although they head to Glasgow after beating Elche 2-1 in La Liga on Sunday.
Camilo Duran 1+ Shot
I’m going to get the Bet Builder underway by backing Camilo Duran to attempt at least one shot. The Colombian has been Celtic’s standout performer this season, having already netted nine goals in his first 15 appearances for the Hoops, including one against Benfica last Thursday night.
Duran is certainly a player who likes to try his luck in front of goal at every opportunity, as shown by his average of 4.26 shots per game in the Scottish Premiership this season, while his continental average stands at 3.53 per 90 .
Notably, the classy Celtic forward scored one goal, set up two and had five shots during Sunday’s 5-1 demolition of Hearts, so he should come into this clash brimming with confidence, making him a prime candidate to let fly at least once.
Over 4.5 Celtic Corners
Given the attacking intensity Celtic play with, particularly at home, I’m backing the hosts to earn at least five corners against Celta Vigo on Thursday night. The Glasgow heavyweights have long been strong performers in the corner department, and this season is proving no different.
Indeed, Celtic have averaged 9.00 corners per game in the Scottish Premiership, comfortably clearing the over 4.5 hurdle in each of their five league games at Parkhead.
Their European numbers offer further encouragement, with Celtic earning six corners away at Benfica last Thursday. Martin O'Neill's men have been just as productive at home in Europe this term, racking up 11 against Ferencvaros and eight against LASK in a Champions League qualifier back in August.
As for Celta Vigo, they conceded seven corners at home to Juventus last week, which adds to the appeal of backing Celtic to deliver five or more flag kicks on Thursday night.
These two picks combine to make a 4/5 Bet Builder that looks good value.
Recommended Bet
- Camilo Duran 1+ Shot
- Over 4.5 Celtic Corners
- Bet Builder – 4/5 (bet365)
Grant Heaney, aka SlipsTips, is a Freelance Football and Darts Writer with over six years experience. Grant has written football and darts betting content for some of the biggest betting websites and newspapers in the UK. He is a Falkirk season ticket holder and avid watcher of football and darts, whether it be UK-based or further afield. You can find all of his tips on X @SlipsTips
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