Celtic vs Manchester City – 28/9 Betting Tips Champions League
Celtic Need to Respond to Barcelona Mauling
LEAGUE: Champions League
GAME: Celtic vs Manchester City
LOCATION: Celtic Park
DATE: Wednesday 28/9
TIME: 20:45
This will be the first meeting between Celtic and Manchester City in a competitive European competition.
Celtic were handed the most difficult task they will face in a tough looking Group C, as they came up against Barcelona, at the Camp Nou, in their first match in the group. Brendan Rodgers team were not expected to get anything from the game but the way they capitulated in the second half, conceding 5 goals, was very poor and they need to respond with a positive performance against Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola enjoyed a good opening Champions League night with Manchester City, as his team eased through 4-0, against Borussia Monchengladbach. Guardiola will know, in a group containing Barcelona, his team cannot afford to drop points at home, especially to teams who are not expected to qualify from the group, if they are to finish above Barcelona and possibly receive a favourable draw in the knockout stages.
Tips
We have looked closely at the following aspects of this match, which offer good betting value:
- Winner
- Match Result and Over/Under 3.5 Goals
- Total Manchester City Goals – 1st Half
Celtic Up Against It
When it comes to playing in the Champions League, Celtic are different proposition at home than they are away. The Scottish champions have won their last 6 home Champions League games and have lost just 4 of the last 22. However, the games they did lose came against the likes of Barcelona, AC Milan and Juventus and Manchester City have to fall into the same category of teams.
Game Tip: Manchester City to Win is 1.3 at Ladbrokes
A Thrilling Night in Glasgow
There has been an average of 3.5 goals in Celtic’s last 6 home Champions League matches and the way Manchester City have been scoring goals this season, this is another European night at Celtic Park, which could see a number of goals.
Game Tip: Over 3.5 Goals is 2.25 at Bet365
City Lethal in the First Half
In 6 of their 9 competitive matches prior to the game at Swansea this weekend, Manchester City have scored 2 goals in the first half of the match. This shows a real desire by Pep Guardiola and his team, to put the match out of sight before the half time whistle, a tactic which is unlikely to change at Celtic Park, especially with a loud and passionate crowd.
Game Tip: Manchester City to Score Over 1.5 Goals in the First Half is 3.1 at Bet365
