Aston Villa vs Celtic UEFA Champions League Prediction Match Details
Aston Villa will conclude their UEFA Champions League league phase on Wednesday night at Villa Park as they welcome Celtic. Can the Villains take advantage of their home soil to book an automatic qualification? You can check out the match preview and prediction in the article below.
Aston Villa Preview & Form
Aston Villa will come to their final UCL League phase game on the back of a three-match winless run across all competitions. During the period, Unai Emery’s men suffered a major blow in their hope of booking an automatic spot in the knockout phase as they were beaten 1-0 by Monaco last midweek at Stade Louis II, but a victory in this match could see them finish in the top eight. Unai Emery’s team sits ninth in the Champions League standings, one place outside the automatic qualifying spots for the Round of 16. Last weekend in the Premier League, the Villains were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw against West Ham United on their home soil. However, they currently boast a nine-game unbeaten streak at Villa Park, which will boost their confidence against the Scottish side.
Celtic Preview & Form
Celtic also comes to the final league phase matchweek having also guaranteed a playoff spot for the first time since 2013, but they will now be hoping to snatch a top-eight finish if they manage to win at Villa Park while expecting other favorable results. Their last Champions League game ended in a 1-0 victory over Young Boys thanks to a late Loris Benito own goal. They are currently riding on a six-match unbeaten run across all competitions, winning five matches and playing a draw. However, they have not won an away match in the Champions League.
Aston Villa vs Celtic Predicted Lineups
Aston Villa Predicted Line-up (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Digne, Maatsen; Kamara, Tielemans; Bailey, Rogers, Ramsey; Watkins
Celtic Predicted Line-up (4-3-3): Schmeichel; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Taylor; Engels, McGregor, Hatate; Kuhn, Furuhashi, Idah
Aston Villa vs Celtic H2H Record (Last Five Games)
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Aston Villa vs Celtic Prediction Betting Tips
Both teams are eager to secure a victory in this match, as it could ensure an automatic place in the knockout phase. We believe Aston Villa will take advantage of playing at home, especially since they have not lost a home game in the last nine games.
