Borussia Dortmund host Celtic at Signal Iduna Park in league phase of 2024-25 UEFA Champions League.
Currently locked on three points apiece with Celtic ahead on goal difference, victory would keep either Dortmund or Brendan Rogers’ Hoops in the top eight.
Team News
Marcel Sabitzer could return for Dortmund following his recovery from a knock, which sidelined him for their Bundesliga win over VfL Bochum.
Gio Reyna remains ruled out with a groin injury.
Celtic have no fresh injury concerns after their 6-0 Scottish Premiership win at St Johnstone.
Cameron Carter-Vickers (toe) is a doubt for selection after he missed the Hoops’ last two matches.
When is Kick-Off?
Dortmund host Celtic at Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, on Tuesday 1 October at 9pm CEST (8pm UK Time), live on TNT Sport 2 in the UK.
Stat Attack
- Dortmund have won three of four previous meetings against Celtic in all UEFA competition (W3, L1).
- Celtic lost each of their two previous visits to Dortmund in all UEFA competitions (L2).
- Dortmund have scored three goals without conceding in two home games against Celtic.
- Dortmund have won each of their last two home games by a 4-2 result, albeit in the Bundesliga.
- Celtic have scored 11 goals on the road in all competitions without conceding (W3), with Callum McGregor having scored in each of the three fixtures.
Prediction
With just four losses at home in just over two years and yet to concede to Celtic on their own turf, Dortmund will start as favourites but their defence is a weak point coming into this game which will give Celtic some hope.
Celtic though are yet to concede on the road but I do expect that to end given their awful away form in Europe, but this team is full of momentum and confidence so I do feel that they can’t be underestimated this time.
A scrappy but entertaining battle therefore feels highly likely and I wouldn’t be surprised if this is the tie of the round.
Prediction: Borussia Dortmund 2-2 Celtic
Result: Borussia Dortmund 7-1 Celtic
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