Celtic v Astana Betting Preview – UEFA Champions League, 4th August
This tie is far from looking over. The two sides drew 1-1 out in Kazakhstan last week, but Celtic only managed the one shot on target in the whole game. They have to come out of their shell a little more back at Parkhead now because Astana looked pretty good pressing forward. There could be some big drama ahead for the Scottish Champions on the night, although they do go into the game as heavy odds-on favourites. Are the bookmakers underrating the visitors in this UEFA Champions League Third Qualifying Round match up?
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Celtic v Astana Betting Tips
There could be a tough night for Celtic back at Parkhead on Wednesday night in this tie. They were saved from defeat in the first leg by a strike from Leigh Griffiths, which came from their only shot on target in the entire 90 minutes. That was a tough night for them out in Kazakhstan is Astana put them under the cosh. Celtic therefore have now gone W1 D1 L1 in the UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds this season, so not the great start that Brendan Rodgers would have really wanted. A goalless draw would be enough though for them on Wednesday thanks to that away goal and a 0-0 correct score punt is a big 8/1 shot at Bet356. That is a big price because Astana do have to come out and look for a goal.
Leigh Griffiths, who now has netted two goals in two games for the Bhoys, is running at a price of 5/2 in the first goalscorer market. Moussa Dembele though has had more attempts on target in this season’s campaign than any other Celtic player and he can be backed at 5/1 to open the scoring. It is going to be well worth having a flutter on both teams to score in the match and that can be backed at a quote of even money. Astana had seven shots at goal in the first and they also cracked the woodwork as well. They were unlucky to not hold on to their lead which would have given this second leg a whole different complexion. Back in the 1-1 draw would return you a price of 13/2 on the game.
This will be Celtic’s fourth game giants Kazakhstan opposition and from their previous three games they have taken a W1 D1 L1 record, so there’s not too much to take from that really. Summer signing Kolo Toure may get a run out in this one for the first time since joining the club, his experience could be vital late on. But if you look at the first leg, then it was Astana who were the far more threatening of the two sides and they may be highly underrated for the return leg on Wednesday. Astana have to continue pushing on for a goal at some point. You can take a price of 8/11 on the game going under 2.5 goals on the match.
Celtic v Astana Betting Odds
Celtic 4/7, Draw 14/5 Astana 5/1
Celtic v Astana Predictions
Well there should be something still to come from Astana in this tie. They were the more positive in the first leg and really Celtic were second best for long periods. If that Astana turns up at Parkhead then Celtic will have a run for their money. There’s nothing wrong with a punt on the underdogs here, because Celtic are so short in value. Look for both teams to score.
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