Celtic v Slovan Bratislava Prediction, Tips & Betting – Champions League

We have a Celtic v Slovan Bratislava prediction for you plus a breakdown of the betting odds, team news and matchups ahead of Wednesday’s game.

Celtic are in terrific form and have won every one of their 6 games in all competitions to start this season and following their 2-0 win over Hearts at the weekend, they will now be searching for their 7th win on the spin.

Slovan similarly has had a strong start to their season with their 15-point total from 6 games good enough to give them the early season lead in the Slovakian Super Liga.

How To Watch Celtic v Slovan Bratislava

When is Celtic v Slovan Bratislava?

Celtic v Slovan Bratislava will take place on Wednesday, September 18th at 8.00 pm in the Champions League.

TV Channel

Irish viewers can tune into RTÉ 2 to watch this match.

Live Stream

In Ireland you can stream Celtic v Slovan Bratislava on RTÉ Player.

Where is Celtic v Slovan Bratislava Being Played?

Celtic are the home team for this opening round group stage fixture in the Champions League which means this game will take place at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland.

Celtic v Slovan Bratislava Odds

Celtic are strong 3/10 favourites to land an early season Champions League win. Visitors Slovan Bratislava are massive underdogs at 8/1 to secure a victory at Celtic Park. Meanwhile, the draw is currently priced at 4/1.

Handicap Betting

Celtic: -1 @ EVS

Slovan Bratislava: +1 @ 21/10

Handicap Draw: -1 @ 11/4

Celtic v Slovan Bratislava Preview

Celtic’s Form

Celtic came into the 24/25 season following another “double” winning the Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup last season. However, their Champions League journey ended in disappointment again being knocked out at the group stage. Thus their European Achilles heel is the real point of improvement for this season. Thankfully, the new competition format gives them their best chances in years to reach the knockout phases.

Since the season has begun Celtic have won 6 of their 6 games in all competitions scoring 17 goals from 10 different scorers and only conceding 1 goal. Their weekend win over Hearts came courtesy of an Engels penalty in the 52nd minute and a McCowan clincher in the 89th minute.

Celtic should be far too good for Slovan Bratislava, especially at Celtic Park.

Celtic’s Last Five Results

Celtic 2-0 Hearts | September 14th | Win

Celtic 3-0 Rangers | September 1 ^st | Win

St Mirren 0-3 Celtic | August 25th | Win

Celtic 3-1 Hibernian | August 18th | Win

Hibernian 0-2 Celtic | August 11th | Win

5 Wins

Slovan Bratislava’s Form

Slovan Bratislava, like their opponents Celtic, have dominated their domestic league for some time with their 23/24 Slovak League success they earned their sixth successive domestic title. However, that was their only title with them being knocked out at the Quarter-Final stage in the Slovak Cup and early in Europe.

They currently lead their domestic division following their 12 points accumulated from their 5 league games. Despite them topping their league, their sole defeat was a 0-5 hammering at the hands of 2nd placed Žilina which suggests they could be in line for a genuine challenge this season after winning the 23/24 title by coming 16 points ahead of the same opposition.

Celtic are naturally favourites, but this side has some quality and could be very dangerous if they approach this game with a free-hit mentality.

Slovan Bratislava’s Last Five Results

Dunajska 1-2 Slovan Bratislava | September 14th | Win

AC Nitra 0-5 Slovan Bratislava | September 10th | Win

Žilina 0-5 Slovan Bratislava | September 1st | Loss

Slovan Bratislava 3-2 Midtjylland | August 28th | Win

Banska 0-2 Slovan Bratislava | August 25th | Win

4 Wins and 1 Loss

Celtic v Slovan Bratislava Predicted Lineups

Celtic’s Predicted Starting XI (4-3-3)

GK: Schmeichel.

RB: Johnston, CB: Carter-Vickers, CB: Scales, LB: Taylor

RCM: Engals, CM: McGregor, LCM; Hatate

RW: Kuhn, CF: Kyogo, LW: Maeda

Slovan Bratislava Predicted Starting XI (4-2-3-1)

GK: Takac.

RB: Blackman, CB: Kashia, CB: Bajrić, LB: Wimmer

CM: Ihnatenko, CM: Szöke

RW: Barseghyan, AM: Tolić, LW: Weiss

CF: Strelec

Celtic v Slovan Bratislava Head-To-Head Results & Stats

This is the first competitive meeting between both sides. Celtic ahead of this game haven’t lost in 23 matches. Slovan Bratislava are unbeaten in their last 7 away games.

Key Players To Watch

Callum McGregor – Celtic

The Celtic Captain, Leader, Legend (31) is currently embarking on his 11th successive season at his boyhood club and he shows no signs of stopping or his importance diminishing.

An all-action midfielder who is an accurate passer, a strong dribbler, and an attacking threat. McGregor has 3 goals in 3 league appearances this season. His performances will be huge to the club’s European aspirations this season.

Tigran Barseghyan – Slovan Bratislava

A name familiar to Irish supporters, Tigran (30) played in both their win and their loss against Ireland in the Nations League a few seasons ago. He is a quality winger though and has started this season on fire with 8 goals and 2 assists from 12 appearances in all competitions.

Celtic v Slovan Bratislava Prediction & Best Bet

Prediction: Celtic 2-0 Slovan Bratislava

Celtic have started this season ruthlessly and though they will be happy with their Champions League draw, the points and performances still need to be put on the table or they will underachieve in Europe again.

Slovan can’t be discounted, they’ve some nice attacking talents, especially on the flanks who could trouble the Celtic full-backs. However, I suspect the challenge of playing away could be huge.

Celtic to win comfortably.

Best Bet: Celtic To Win To Nil @ 11/8

*Prices are subject to fluctuation.

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