Celtic vs Bayern Munich: Champions League Play-Off Preview, Predictions & Lineups

A European Night at Celtic Park

Celtic Park is set for a thrilling Champions League night as Celtic host Bayern Munich in the first leg of their play-off clash. The Scottish champions, dominant on home soil, will look to exploit Bayern’s vulnerabilities in away matches and secure a crucial advantage before the return leg in Germany.

Match Details

• Location: Glasgow, Scotland
• Stadium: Celtic Park
• Date: Wednesday, 12 February
• Kick-off Time: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
• Referee: Jesus Gil Manzano (ESP)
• VAR: Carlos Del Cerro Grande (ESP)

Head-to-Head Record (All Games)

• Celtic Wins: 0
• Bayern Munich Wins: 3
• Draws: 1
• Last Meeting: Celtic 1-2 Bayern Munich (31 October 2017) – Champions League

Recent Form (All Competitions)

Celtic:

• Celtic 5-0 Raith Rovers (08/02/25)
• Celtic 6-0 Dundee (05/02/25)
• Motherwell 1-3 Celtic (02/02/25)
• Aston Villa 4-2 Celtic (29/01/25)
• Celtic 1-0 Young Boys (22/01/25)

Bayern Munich:

• Bayern Munich 3-0 Werder Bremen (07/02/25)
• Bayern Munich 4-3 Holstein Kiel (01/02/25)
• Bayern Munich 3-1 Slovan Bratislava (29/01/25)
• Freiburg 1-2 Bayern Munich (25/01/25)
• Feyenoord 3-0 Bayern Munich (22/01/25)

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Celtic Team News & Predicted Lineup

Celtic will be without Daizen Maeda due to suspension, but Jota is expected to return to the starting XI. Adam Idah, in fine goal-scoring form, will lead the attack. James Forrest remains sidelined with a foot injury, while Paulo Bernardo is a doubt after picking up a knock at the weekend.

Celtic Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):
Schmeichel; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Taylor; Engels, McGregor, Hatate; Kuhn, Idah, Yang.

Bayern Munich Team News & Predicted Lineup

Bayern Munich travel to Glasgow with a nearly full-strength squad, though Joao Palhinha remains a doubt due to illness. Alphonso Davies is nursing a hamstring injury, while Serge Gnabry’s availability is uncertain. Michael Olise and Kingsley Coman provide attacking options from the bench.

Bayern Munich Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, Guerreiro; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Musiala, Coman; Kane.

Match Prediction: Can Celtic Hold Their Ground?

Celtic’s home form has been a key factor in their Champions League campaign, but Bayern Munich bring a wealth of experience and attacking power. While the visitors are favorites, their struggles away from home suggest Celtic could snatch a result if they play with intensity and discipline.

Prediction: Celtic 1-1 Bayern Munich

What’s Your Prediction?

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