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Celtic vs. Bayern Munich Prediction, Expert Pick & Odds: Champions League Knockout Phase Playoffs

Gary Pearson

Last Updated: February 12, 2025 12:23 PM EST • 2 min 42 sec read.

Harry Kane highlights our Celtic vs. Bayern Munich prediction.
Pictured: Celtic FC fans cheer on their team. Photo by Michael Clubb / South Bend Tribune / USA TODAY Network / Imagn Images.

It might be a long day for Celtic, who will host Bayern Munich at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday. The visitors are sizable favorites in the first leg of the Champions League knockout phase playoff.

It's kind of shocking to see the German juggernaut needing to play for their lives ahead of the Round of 16 as Champions League odds contenders. Although they weren't at their best in the initial phase, they have won four straight in all competitions since a disastrous 3-0 defeat at Feyenoord on Matchday 7. 

Our Celtic vs. Bayern Munich prediction and expert pick examines if Vincent Kompany's side can show off its superiority again, and if reliable Harry Kane can find the back of the net (again).

Celtic vs. Bayern Munich predictions

Champions League picks are based on the odds at our best soccer betting sites. Pick confidence is based on a 1-to-5-star scale.

  • Celtic vs. Bayern Munich match pick: Bayern Munich -1.5 (-105 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐
  • Celtic vs. Bayern Munich best pick: Harry Kane anytime goal (-135 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Who will win Celtic vs. Bayern Munich?

Bayern Munich -1.5 ⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: -105 via DraftKings | Implied win probability: 40.82%

While domestic success doesn't automatically translate into Champions League glory, Bayern Munich will be confident heading into Wednesday's match against the Scottish champions. 

Remember, Bayern Munich were an unlucky draw away from facing Real Madrid or Manchester City. Instead, they will play a Celtic side they haven't lost to in the Champions League. I expect them to take full advantage of the favorable draw. 

Kompany's side look to avoid becoming the first Bayern Munich team to lose four away Champions League tilts in a single campaign. 

Celtic's only victory in 12 matches against a German side in a European competition came against RB Leipzig on Matchday 4. But this is an altogether different scenario, and with so much on the line, I expect Bayern to be at their free-flowing best. 

Bayern Munich almost always shows up when the chips are down. And the chips are most certainly down in a knockout aggregate. Thanks to a Kane brace, I like the Germans to win 3-1. A winning $10 bet will profit $9.52. 

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Best Celtic vs. Bayern Munich pick

Harry Kane anytime goal ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: -135 via FanDuel | Implied win probability: 57.45%

Kane scores goals as consistently as Bayern Munich supporters sing their beloved team's praises. He has recovered wonderfully from a recent injury, scoring five goals in the last three Bundesliga matches. He also bulged the old onion bag in his previous Champions League appearance. 

Kane has 28 goals in 28 appearances this season and takes all of Bayern's penalties. Although I would like him to score a brace, I will opt for the safer one-goal option. His odds at FanDuel to score at least two goals are +340. 

Of our best sports betting sites, FanDuel offers the best odds on both bets. If he scores one goal at any point, you'll earn a $7.41 profit on a $10 bet.

Celtic vs. Bayern Munich odds

See the latest Champions League odds on all of today's other matchups.

When is Celtic vs. Bayern Munich?

  • When: Wednesday, Feb. 12
  • Time: 3 p.m. ET
  • Location: Celtic Park (Glasgow, Scotland)
  • How to watch: DAZN
  • Weather: 37 degrees, 12 mph to 17 mph, 30% chance of precipitation
  • Favorite: Bayern Munich (-250 via BetMGM)

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Gary Pearson
Gary Pearson has written professionally since 2010, focusing on sports betting since 2014. Before entering the sports betting space, he contributed to the Canadian Press, FanSided, the Hockey Writers, the Calgary Herald, and other publications. His work has also been featured in Sports Illustrated and Bleacher Report. Gary, who consumes sports like a blue whale devours plankton, has a penchant for writing predictions and analyses across several sports, including hockey, soccer, football, tennis, and more. He bets regularly, preferring single-game picks, props, and live betting. While there isn't a sport he has yet to dabble in, Gary prefers betting on soccer, hockey, and football. He studied at various post-secondary institutions, including the University of Calgary, SAIT Polytechnic, and Griffith University, located in Brisbane, Australia. Gary has a marketing degree and completed his bachelor's degree in journalism at Griffith University. He feels strongly that life experience is as essential as post-secondary education, helping formulate more accurate predictions and analyses. Gary believes that competing at a high level of amateur sports during his formative years helped him better understand an athlete's psyche and the nuances and complexities of a team's dynamic, both on and off the playing surface. He feels that knowledge is immeasurably important when offering his analytical expertise. He has lived on five continents and currently resides in Canada.