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Dortmund vs Celtic Prediction: Hoops face huge task in Germany

Celtic find themselves in the lofty position of second in the table, but face the might of last season's Champions League finalists on Tuesday

 
2:02pm on Monday 30th September 2024
By
Martin Macdonald

Celtic will look to make it two wins in a row in the Champions League on Tuesday when they face Borussia Dortmund in Germany.

It is obviously a huge ask for the Scottish champions to topple last season's Champions League finalists as they have a shocking record away from home in the competition, but they come into the match in stupendous form.

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Dortmund Recent Form

Dortmund's form under new head coach Nuri Sahin has been up and down as they went unbeaten in their first five games of the season across the German Cup, Champions League and Bundesliga.

Things came crashing down for BVB last weekend when they suffered a shock 5-1 away loss at Stuttgart.

They looked to be heading for another loss at the weekend, but showed resilience to come back and beat Bochum 4-2 after going behind.

Dortmund Injury News

Marcel Sabitzer missed the Bochum game due to a knock but should be available for selection here.

Giovani Reyna remains out and has been since the international break.

Last Dortmund Lineup

Here's how Dortmund lined up against Bochum.

Celtic Recent Form

Celtic are one of the most in-form teams in Europe currently as they have won all eight of their matches across all competitions so far.

They have defeated Kilmarnock, Hibernian, St Mirren, Rangers, Hearts and St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership, while Hibs and Falkirk have been swept aside in the League Cup.

On Champions League Matchday One, they secured their biggest-ever win in the competition, beating Slovan Bratislava 5-1 at Celtic Park.

Celtic Injury News

The biggest concern for Brendan Rodgers surrounds Cameron Carter-Vickers, who has not been involved in Celtic's last two games due to a foot problem. The club will do everything possible to ensure he is fit to play.

Last Celtic Lineup

Here's how Celtic lined up against St Johnstone.

Dortmund - Player To Watch

Injuries have meant that Serhou Guirassy's Dortmund career has taken a while to get going, but he has burst into life recently with four goals in his last four games for BVB, including two at the weekend against Stuttgart.

28 yrs - S (C) - Dortmund
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Defending
Creative
Passing
Attacking
Shooting
Decisive
Aerials
Physical
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Played matches
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3
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Shots P90
4.29
Shots On target P90
2.14
Successful passing %
77%
Final third passes P90
7.50

Celtic - Player To Watch

Daizen Maeda is in superb form for Celtic and will be a nightmare for any full-back due to his electric pace and relentless pressing. If the Hoops find themselves under pressure, he'll be a vital outlet down that left wing.

26 yrs - W (LR) - Celtic
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Successful passing %
0%
Final third passes P90

Dortmund vs Celtic - Prediction

More often than not, it has been a given recently that Celtic will lose away in the Champions League. The Slovan Bratislava win suggests they are better equipped this season to deal with matches at the top level, but this fixture will prove to be a good indicator of where they are at under Rodgers.

Scoreline prediction - Dortmund 2-2 Celtic

Dortmund vs Celtic - Betting Tips

Both Teams to Score

- In Dortmund's last three games, 15 goals have been scored

- Celtic have scored 16 goals in their last three games

Nicolas Kuhn to Score or Assist

- Nicolas Kuhn has scored two goals and recorded five assists in his last three games

Recent Ratings

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88
BVB
VS
76
Celtic
  Average Match Rating  
7.2
  Home  
5.0
6.1
  Away  
6.9
6.6
  Total  
6.3

Match statistics

BVB
Statistics
Celtic
Games Played
20
20
 
Results
 
Wins
12
19
Draws
2
1
Losses
6
0
 
Goals Scoring
 
Goals Scored
40
64
Goals Per Game
2.00
3.20
More > 2.5 Goals
12
17
More > 3 Goals
8
10
Scored First in a Match
13
16
Scored Both Halves
7
14
Won More > 1 Goal
9
14
 
Other
 
Goals Conceded
27
15
Did Not Score
4
0
Both Teams Scored
10
9
Kept Clean Sheet
7
11
Won Without Conceding
6
11
Games Played
20
20
 
Possession
 
Touches
710
754
Possession
55
61
Passes
530
572
 
Attacking
 
Total Shots
14
19
Shots on Target
5.40
8.19
Goals out of Shots
0.14
0.18
Crosses
16
22
Offsides
1.73
2.45
Penalties
0.25
0.20
 
Defensive
 
Clean Sheets
0.35
0.55
Tackles Won
8.00
16
Clearances
18
17
Interceptions
6.83
8.00
Own Goals
0.05
0.00
Aerials Won
11
8.00
Total Shots Conceded
14
7.19
Shots on Target Conceded
4.26
2.50
Goals out of Shots Conceded
0.10
0.06
 
Discipline
 
Fouls
8.80
10
Yellow Cards
1.85
0.95
Red Cards
0.00
0.00

Injuries

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