We have a Celtic v RB Leipzig prediction for you plus a breakdown of the betting odds, team news and matchups ahead of their Tuesday Champions League game.
Celtic are back in Champions League action on Tuesday Night following their 6-0 demolition of Aberdeen in the Scottish League Cup on Saturday.
RB Leipzig lost at the weekend 2-1 to Dortmund but still have had a strong start to their Bundesliga campaign with them currently only trailing Bayern by 3 points.
How To Watch Celtic v RB Leipzig
When is Celtic v RB Leipzig?
Celtic v RB Leipzig will take place on Tuesday, November 5th with kick-off at 8 pm.
TV Channel
Discovery+, Virgin Media Two and TNT Sports 2
Where is Celtic v RB Leipzig Being Played?
Celtic Park, Glasgow, Scotland.
Celtic v RB Leipzig Odds
Team | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Celtic | 2/1 | 33.3% |
RB Leipzig | 11/10 | 47.6% |
Draw | 13/5 | 27.8% |
Celtic are outsiders at odds of 2/1 to win this Champions League match.
Visitors RB Leipzig are 11/10 favourites per the latest football odds at BoyleSports.
If you fancy a draw that is priced at 13/5.
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Handicap Betting
Celtic: +1 @ 7/10
RB Leipzig: -1 @ 14/5
Handicap Draw: +1 @ 3/1
*Prices are subject to fluctuation.
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Celtic’s Form
Celtic came into the 24/25 season following another “double” winning the Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup. In the Champions League, they were knocked out of the Group Stage but following the format change of the competition their 4 points from their opening 3 Champions League games has them with a genuine chance of reaching the knockout stages,
Celtic opened their Champions League journey taking full advantage of the new format beating Slovan Bratislava 5-1. However, they got their seasonal dose of Champions League reality in the following matchday being comprehensively beaten 7-1 by Dortmund. However, on the third matchday, they tightened up, drawing 0-0 away to Atalanta.
If Celtic can avoid defeat in this game that’ll give their qualifying hopes a huge boost.
Celtic’s Last Five Results
Celtic 6-0 Aberdeen | November 2nd | Win
Celtic 2-0 Dundee | October 30th | Win
Motherwell 0-3 Celtic | October 27th | Win
Atalanta 0-0 Celtic | October 23rd | Draw
Celtic 2-2 Aberdeen | October 19th | Draw
3 Wins and 2 Draws.
RB Leipzig’s Form
RB were only founded in 2009 but due to the polarising “Red Bull” ownership model in which they’ve founded their rise as a club, it remains a club which arguably doesn’t receive the plaudits they deserve. Last season though they finished 4th in the Bundesliga, won the DFL-Supercup and reached the Champions League Round of 16. This season they trail Bayern by 3 points for the top spot in the Bundesliga.
Despite their promising Bundesliga form, their Champions League start has been less than ideal this season. They opened their campaign with a narrow 2-1 defeat against Athletico even though Sesko opened their scoring in the 4th minute, in their second game they again squandered a lead, this time 2-1 to lose 2-3 against Juventus and in their third game, they fell to a narrow 0-1 loss to Liverpool.
RB need a win in this game or their qualifying chances will be in serious jeopardy.
RB Leipzig’s Last Five Results
Dortmund 2-1 RB Leipzig | November 2nd | Loss
RB Leipzig 4-2 FC St Pauli | October 29th | Win
RB Leipzig 3-1 SC Freiburg | October 26th | Win
RB Leipzig 0-1 Liverpool | October 23rd | Loss
Mainz 0-2 RB Leipzig |October 19th | Win
3 Wins, 2 Losses
Celtic v RB Leipzig Predicted Lineups
Celtic’s Predicted Starting XI (4-3-3)
GK: Schmeichel.
RB: Johnston, CB: Carter-Vickers, CB: Trusty, LB: Taylor
RCM: Engals, CM: McGregor, LCM; Hatate
RW: Kuhn, CF: Maeda, LW: Kyogo
RB Leipzig’s Predicted Starting XI (4-4-2)
GK: Gulácsi
RB: Henrichs, CB Klostermann, CB: Orban, LB: Geertruida
RM: Baumgartner, CM: Vermeeren, CM: Haidara, LM: Nusa
CF: Sesko, CF: Openda
Celtic v RB Leipzig Head-To-Head Results & Stats
All-Time Head-To-Head Record
Celtic wins: 1
RB Leipzig wins: 3
Draws: 0
Head-To-Head Results
Celtic 0-2 RB Leipzig | Champions League | October 11th, 2022
RB Leipzig 3-1 Celtic | Champions League | October 5th, 2022
Celtic 2-1 RB Leipzig | Europa League | November 8th, 2018
RB Leipzig 2-0 Celtic | Champions League | October 25th, 2018
Key Players To Watch
Kyogo – Celtic
The Japanese attacker (29) has been a crucial component of Celtic’s success since signing for the club in 2021 scoring 79 times and assisting 18 goals from 147 games across all competitions and remains their most reliable attacking threat in 2024.
Kyogo has 6 goals and 3 assists across 14 matches in all competitions this season but is not fancied to score in this game with him 13/2 to score first and 2/1 to score anytime.
Benjamin Sesko – RB Leipzig
RB are no strangers to a star striker in recent years and since signing in August 2022 he has been very much the main man for the club scoring 18 times and assisting twice across 42 games in all competitions in his debut season. Sesko is very much in the mould of a traditional #9 and is a danger with both his feet and head while also having a strong link-up ability.
This season he has 7 goals and 3 assists in 13 games across all competitions including 3 goals in 2 Champions League games. If you fancy him to continue that run against Celtic he is 5/1 to score first and 6/4 to score anytime.
Celtic v RB Leipzig Prediction & Best Bet
Prediction: Celtic 1-2 RB Leipzig
Celtic’s Champions League campaign thus far has been a mixed bag of results and performances. However, their recent draw with Atalanta might be a sign they’ve tightened up at this level now.
RB may have been defeated in the Bundesliga at the weekend and are yet to win any points in the Champions League they remain a strong side.
I fancy the away side to be far too good for Celtic.
Best Bet: RB Leipzig Win + Under 3.5 Goals @ 12/5
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