Celtic vs Young Boys Preview, Prediction, Odds, Betting Tips 22.01.2025

• Date and Time: Wednesday, 22 January, 2025, 21:00 GMT+1
• Venue: Celtic Park, Glasgow, Scotland

Celtic vs Young Boys Preview

Celtic

Celtic take on Young Boys in the seventh round of the UEFA Champions League at home on Wednesday. Brendan Rodgers’ men will want nothing short of a victory in this game and hope that they are able to overcome themselves as much as they try to overcome their opponents in this game. 

The home team like to make good use of their wings, and this often catches their opponents by surprise.

Celtic are ranked ninth in the tournament table with nine points to their name, having won two, drawn three and lost one game in the tournament. While the absence of Forrest and Holm might render them a tad outdone in this game, Rodgers knows that he has enough reserves in his squad who can step up when needed the most. The likes of Idah and Furuhashi will be the key players to watch out for here.

Young Boys

Young Boys, who are ranked last in the UEFA Champions League cumulative league table with zero points, have been rather poor this season and are not expected to pick up any points here as well. 

The Swiss side like to sit deep and allow their opponents to come to them, but it will not be an easy task at all. Celtic are known to press hard and regain possession as quickly as possible.

Young Boys will do well to play with a five-man defence in this game, but the absence of Conte and Janko may put paid to their plans. In midfield and attack as well, Young Boys will have to be brave and not get scared of the challenges coming their way from Celtic. 

Striker Itten and winger Males will hope to impress in this game, if for nothing but to gain attention on the European stage. They previously lost 1-5 to VfB Stuttgart in this tournament.

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Celtic vs Young Boys Prediction

• Pick: Celtic to win
• Odds: 1.32 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: Celtic 3-1 Young Boys

We expect Celtic to win this game given the massive advantage they enjoy over their opponents. They have won four out of the last five matches they have played, with only one draw coming in between, and one can expect the Scottish side to continue in the same vein of form in this game as well.

Quality-wise, Celtic are far better and much ahead of their opponents in this game, and this will allow them to be confident and showcase their potential to the best of their ability. 

The visiting side will have to focus on keeping possession of the ball and not allow their opponents to get frisky when in space. If they manage to do the basics right, things may not get as tough for Young Boys.

Celtic vs Young Boys Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Total over 3 goals
• Odds: 1.59 (22Bet)

We expect to see a total of over three goals in this game, most of which should come from the home team. 

Young Boys too have a decent attacking unit, but they will not be expected to stand up to the superior defensive force that Celtic are. 

The visiting side have won two out of their last five matches, and this is not too encouraging. However, one of those victories was a massive 6-0 over Biel/ Bienne, and this could go a long way in re-instilling some belief in their system. 

Still, Celtic have a massive advantage in this game and will be tipped to score as many goals as possible past a hapless Young Boys defence that has already conceded 22 goals in this tournament.

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