Celtic vs Young Boys Prediction 22 January 2025

🔊 Will the Scots manage to secure a mid-table position and guarantee themselves a playoff spot? As part of the 7th round of the UEFA Champions League group stage, Celtic will face Young Boys. This game holds immense significance for the "Celts," who have a great potential to reach the Round of 16 in the most prestigious European club tournament. The Swiss can't boast the same, as they are the worst team in this season's Champions League by all metrics. Our editorial team has already shared which prediction is worth choosing for this match.

📊 H2H

The teams have played against each other only three times in their entire history. Twice they ended in a draw, and Young Boys won one match.

🟢 Celtic

In the Scottish championship, Celtic is an undisputed favorite, feeling absolutely no competition. Over 23 rounds, the "Celts" have scored 60 points out of a possible 69. And on the international stage, they are performing quite well, with a lack of match practice against big clubs not bothering them at all. Currently, Celtic has nine points in the Champions League group stage, and the Scots are undefeated in four games.

The club's excellent results are also aided by the superb physical condition of the "Celts." Only two players are listed in their infirmary: midfielder Holm and forward Forrest.

🟡 Young Boys

The Swiss team managed to make a name for themselves in this Champions League season, but only with a huge "minus." Over six rounds, Young Boys failed to earn a single point, and their negative goal difference is the largest in the tournament (3:22). Two rounds before the end, the club lost any chance of advancing to the playoffs, even theoretically. However, this should not be surprising, as even in the Swiss Super League, these guys are in the relegation zone. Over 19 rounds on their domestic stage, Young Boys managed to secure only six victories and are in ninth place in the standings.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

Three away matches in the Champions League resulted in three defeats for Young Boys with a total score of 1:12. Celtic, who have been performing quite consistently throughout the season and find ways to score against any opponent, should fully capitalize on this "gift" of an opponent in the seventh round of the group stage. So we advise betting on Celtic's Individual Total Goals Over 1.5.

🚩 Corner Prediction

The average corner stats for these teams are 11.2 and 9 respectively. However, it should be noted that Celtic has shown a trend of decreasing these numbers recently, with only six and five corners taken in their last two matches. Our editorial team believes that when choosing a bet, you should consider Total Corners Under 10.5.

📝 Match Prediction

Celtic fought valiantly throughout the group stage of the Champions League and deserves an easy game that can now guarantee the Scots a playoff spot. Young Boys have clearly given up, and almost anyone can thrash the Swiss in European competitions. A 1:5 loss to Stuttgart in the sixth round can be considered indicative in this regard. We believe that Celtic will win with a score of 3:1.

Given the difference in playing level between the teams, the "Celts" could aim for a rout. While Celtic may not be a top club, they know how to capitalize on their superiority over an opponent and turn it into an abundance of goals remarkably well. Therefore, our editorial team suggests betting on Celtic to Win with a Handicap (-1.5).