Celtic v Linfield Betting Preview – UEFA Champions League 19th July 7.45pm
There is probably not going to be a huge heroic comeback from underdogs Linfield in this UEFA Champions League qualifier. The Northern Ireland side find themselves down 2-0 after the first leg against Celtic and now have to go out on the road. So a tough ask for them and the Bhoys will have been happy with their work on the road in the first leg and shouldn’t have any problems closing out the tie.
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Celtic v Linfield Betting Tips
The game at Windsor Park last Friday wasn’t without its troubles, but Celtic came out of the encounter with a 2-0 win on the board. Scott Sinclair netted an opening header for them and then Tom Rogic doubled their lead, both goals coming from corner kicks. So the Scottish Champions are looking strong to make it through to the next round of qualification in the Champions League and Celtic have not lost a game anywhere in any competition in the 2017 calendar year and it’s hard to see them slipping in this one. There should be another routine victory coming for them in the second leg and Celtic to win to nil at bet365 is a massive odds on price of 1/20 so that offers no value for punters so you are going to have to dig around for value. The best goalscorer value will come through in-play options.
Up in the bet365 correct score market for the match, the shortest priced option is a Celtic 3-0 and that is pretty appealing. A 4-0 option is an 11/2 price. This is still early season and players are looking for match sharpness but Celtic should be comfortable enough to reach a 3-0 scoreline in the game. Linfield did pretty well in the first leg to just restrict Celtic to those two first leg goals at Windsor Park, but the visitors dominated the game as expected. As gamely as Linfield battled in the second half, they never really threatened Celtic, and only the odd half-chance came their way. They are winless in their last five away games in UEFA Competitions (D2 L3).
Last season Celtic managed to get through to the Group Stage of the Champions League for the first time in three years and would have to more qualifying rounds to get through to get back there if they get past Linfield. They would face either Rosenborg or Irish champions Dundalk in the next round.
Celtic v Linfield Betting Odds
Celtic 1/20, Draw 12/1, Linfield 33/1
Celtic v Linfield Predictions
Celtic to win: It’s not worth expecting any drama to happen in this one instead it should be a comfortable ride for the home side who can go out and win this to nil again, but look for a repeat 2-0 scoreline to happen.
