Bayer's 4:0 win in Glasgow in September was the first meeting between the two clubs. Previously, they never crossed anywhere, even at the level of friendly matches.
Bayer Leverkusen
Betis is doing pretty well in the tournament and has every chance of getting into the spring part of the Europa League. After four fights the Sevilians scored seven points, are on the second line and are three points behind Bayer, losing significantly to the leader in the last round (0:4). In the Spanish championship the affairs of Manuel Pellegrini’s charges are also doing quite well and after 14 rounds they are in fifth place, being six points behind Real Madrid and losing only to the giants. In the previous game the green-whites sorted out on the road against Elche (3:0) and are preparing for the key match in the European Cup in good spirits.
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Celtic
Celtic are four points behind the leader and are third overall. Anga Postekoglu’s players started very unconvincingly, having lost two debut meetings, but then managed to tune in the right mood and beat Ferencvaros twice (2:0 and 3:2). The Celts have improved their position in the championship and are now behind the Rangers by just four points, being in second place. The Scots infirmary is also replete with eminent football players and they will arrive in Leverkusen with a far from optimal composition.
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Prediction
Our expert pick:
Bayer beat the Celts in their field in the second round and looks like a clear favorite of their quartet. Pharmacists won a victory in the last match of the domestic championship and in a good mood they will try to arrange an entry into the playoffs of the Europa League in front of their native stands, which they are quite capable of. Celtic did not look competitive at home either and on the opponent's field, in our opinion, the guests have practically no chance of holding back such a motivated opponent. We believe that the advantage will be on the side of the pharmacists, they will be able to achieve a convincing victory and the guests will not be able to stop them. Our prediction is an Asian handicap (-1) at Bayer. 1xBet offers odds of 1.82 for such an outcome. Celtic, of course, will not give up three points without a fight and will resist at first, hoping to profit from points in Leverkusen and turn the sixth round match into more than just a formality for themselves. The guests have a chance to earn a goal, but nothing more. We believe that the main threat will come from the forwards of the home team. Bayer is very aggressive in front of their home walls and there is every reason to believe that the fight will be attacking and productive. Our second bet will be for the total over three goals. This bet can be placed for 1.90. Place a bet on the line of 1xBet with odds of 1.82. Promo code for registration - ODDS2WIN.
