SlipsTips shares a selection ahead of Celtic’s clash with Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership on Wednesday night.
Celtic vs Falkirk (Wednesday, 19:45)
Celtic will begin life without Brendan Rodgers when they face Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership on Wednesday night.
Rodgers’ shock exit was announced on Monday night, with former Hoops manager Martin O'Neill drafted in to take temporary charge.
After falling eight points behind Hearts in the wake of a 3-1 loss at Tynecastle on Sunday, Celtic have little room for error when they entertain Falkirk this midweek.
John McGlynn's side will make the trip to Glasgow in high spirits after Saturday’s last-gasp 2-1 win over Dundee saw the Bairns claim back-to-back victories in the Scottish Premiership for the first time this season.
With Celtic unbackable at heavy odds-on quotes, I’m instead going to propose a player-based selection that holds plenty of appeal.
Sebastian Tounekti is as big as 4/5 with Ladbrokes to register a minimum of one shot on target during this contest, and that looks too big to ignore.
The Tunisian winger has shown during the early months of his time in Scotland that he is a player who likes to try his luck in front of goal when the opportunity presents itself.
In fact, Tounekti has averaged 1.83 shots per game across his first five Scottish Premiership appearances for Celtic.
Upon closer inspection, it can be seen that the 23-year-old racked up five shots during his debut against Kilmarnock, with one of those efforts hitting the target.
What's more, Tounekti attempted three shots on goal during Celtic’s Europa League home game with Braga last month, with two of those attempts working the opposition goalkeeper.
As such, the Celtic ace looks well worthy of support to deliver a minimum of one on-target effort against a Falkirk team that aren't likely to sacrifice their attacking principles.
It’s also worth noting that the Bairns have given up an average of 5.12 shots on target per game in the Scottish top-flight this term, further strengthening the case for Tounekti to hit the target on Wednesday night.
Recommended Bet
- Sebastian Tounekti 1+ Shot on Target – 4/5 (Ladbrokes)
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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