Celtic vs Atl. Madrid Prediction & Betting Tips (25 October)

Celtic Glasgow starts as often, far from being a favorite in this type of competition, due to the lack of competitiveness in its championship where only Rangers act as strong opponents. As proof, despite their two defeats in this group stage against Feyenoord 2-0 and against Lazio at home 1-2, the Greens and Whites are leaders of their championship with no less than seven lengths ahead of the Rangers precisely.

Last weekend, the 53-time Scottish champion was able to confirm his supremacy in the elite by winning overwhelmingly on the pitch at Hearts 1-4 for what was their 6th victory in a row in the league.

Excluded against Feyenoord on the first day, the important Lagerbielke (Swedish international) should return to the group after serving his suspension against Lazio. Ditto for the young Norwegian talent Holm (called up with the Norway U21s during the break). On the other hand, some players injured during the 2nd day will probably still be on the sidelines. In this case, they are Liel Abada (10 goals last season in the league), James McCarthy (injured for weeks), the Polish Nawrocki (ex-Werder Bremen), the Australian Marco Tilio and Stephen Welsh (very little used normally). On a personal level, note the excellent starts to the season from Matt O'Riley (6 goals), Japanese international Furuhashi (5 goals, 2 caviars) and David Turnbull (3 goals this season). Diego Simeone will be forced to leave boys like Thomas Lemar (fractured Achilles tendon) and Reinildo (ruptured cruciate ligaments) on the tarmac following their serious injury. This is also the case for central defender Gimenez who has not yet recovered.

Often physically hampered, Dutch striker Memphis Depay will not make the trip either. On the other hand, rookie Soyüncu (ex-Leicester) and striker Correa (3 pawns in the league) returned to competition in Vigo last weekend but left-back Samuel Lino could withdraw after having had to give up his place during the weekend -last end. Fortunately for the Madrilenians, Antoine Griezmann (7 goals in La Liga) will be present. The French international burst into prominence last Saturday by scoring a hat-trick. At his side, we should find the excellent Morata (5 pawns in La Liga), and the midfielder Saul Niguez who will probably be on the trip to Celtic Park.