Champions League evenings at Celtic Park can be special, and the Bhoys will need the home support fully behind them when they welcome German giants RB Leipzig to the East End of Glasgow.
Celtic achieved a positive result in Europe last time out, earning a commendable 0-0 draw away at Atalanta, but RB Leipzig are a bit of a wounded animal as they have suffered defeat in all three matches in the League Phase so far.
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Celtic Recent Form
In the Champions League so far, Celtic have beat Slovan Bratislava, suffered a heavy defeat away at Borussia Dortmund, and earned the aforementioned draw versus Atalanta.
Domestically, they have won three games in a row against Motherwell and Dundee in the league and then Aberdeen in the League Cup semi-final on Saturday. They defeated the Dons 6-0 at Hampden.
Celtic Injury News
Celtic have no fresh injury concerns as Callum McGregor, Adam Idah, Greg Taylor and Nicolas Kuhn have all returned following recent knocks.
Last Celtic Lineup
Here's how Celtic lined up against Aberdeen on Sunday.
RB Leipzig Recent Form
RB Leipzig have lost all three Champions League matches so far versus Atletico Madrid, Juventus and Liverpool.
Domestically, they went unbeaten up until Saturday when they lost 2-1 against Borussia Dortmund and are currently second in the Bundesliga.
RB Leipzig Injury News
RB Leipzig will be without David Raum, Xaver Schlager, Castello Lukeba and Xavi Simons due to injury, but Nicolas Seiwald is available after recovering from a thigh problem.
Last RB Leipzig Lineup
Here's how RB Leipzig lined up against Dortmund.
Celtic - Player To Watch
Daizen Maeda is Celtic's top scorer in the Champions League this season with two goals and also scored a hat-trick in the 6-0 demolition of Aberdeen. His pace will be absolutely vital on the counter as Celtic expect to be put under huge pressure defensively.
RB Leipzig - Player To Watch
Lois Openda has outshined Benjamin Sesko this season to become a hugely important attacker for RB Leipzig. He has seven goal contributions in eight starts in the Bundesliga in 2024/25.
Celtic vs RB Leipzig - Prediction
Celtic reclaimed some pride against Atalanta after the humiliating result against Dortmund, but this one will prove a very tough task as RB Leipzig need to win it after losing their opening three games. The talented striker duo of Sesko and Openda may prove too hot to handle for the Hoops defence.
Scoreline prediction - Celtic 1-3 RB Leipzig
Celtic vs RB Leipzig - Betting Tips
Over 2.5 Goals and Both Teams to Score
- Celtic drew 0-0 in their last Champions League game, but in their first two games, 14 goals were scored
- In RB Leipzig's last three games, 13 goals have been scored
