SlipsTips shares a selection ahead of Celtic's clash with Celta Vigo in the Europa League on Thursday night.
Celtic vs Celta Vigo (Thursday, 20:00)
Celtic will be looking to finally get up and running in this season’s Europa League when they welcome Celta Vigo to Parkhead on Thursday night.
Martin O’Neill’s men have come away empty-handed from each of their opening two league phase fixtures, losing 3-1 at home to Ferencvaros before going down 4-1 at Benfica last week.
Domestically, the Hoops have been in much better shape of late, winning 2-0 away at Motherwell before hammering Hearts 7-1 at home on Sunday to extend their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership.
Celta Vigo have also lost their opening two Europa League games, losing away to Omonoia Nicosia before a late goal condemned them to a 2-1 home defeat against Juventus last week.
I’ve already put together a Bet Builder double for this clash, but I’m now turning to a single selection that looks good value.
The 4/5 with bet365 for over 2.5 goals looks too big to ignore.
Even at this early stage of the league phase, both teams will be going all out for victory as they look to breathe life into their hopes of reaching the knockout rounds.
That should lend itself to an open contest in Glasgow on Thursday night.
Moreover, there have been plenty of goals in Celtic’s European matches this season, with over 2.5 goals landing in both of their Europa League games and each leg of their Champions League qualifier against LASK.
The same trend has been evident in the Hoops' domestic home matches, with over 2.5 goals landing in three of their last four Scottish Premiership games at Parkhead.
While Celta Vigo are not typically involved in high-scoring contests, this selection would have paid out in three of their last four matches, including last week’s 2-1 home defeat to Juventus.
So, with all that in mind, siding with over 2.5 goals in Glasgow on Thursday night holds plenty of appeal at 4/5 with bet365.
Recommended Bet
- Over 2.5 Goals – 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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