Celtic vs Lazio predictions for Wednesday’s Champions League affair. Both clubs will be looking to get a win after a challenging matchday one. The Boys were defeated in Holland while the Italians only managed a last second draw. Who will prevail on Wednesday? Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
Match Live Wednesday, 4th October at 8:00 pm In:
Celtic vs Lazio Predictions
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Parkhead Showdown: Celtic’s Chance to Turn the Tide against Struggling Lazio
Key Stats
– Lazio’s goalkeeper, Ivan Provedel, clinched a 95th-minute equaliser against Atletico Madrid, his second professional goal.
– Celtic lead the Scottish Premiership, while Lazio have only two wins this season in Serie A.
The UEFA Champions League is back with a bang, as Celtic prepare to host Lazio at Celtic Park. Both teams, having experienced contrasting outcomes on the first matchday, are desperately seeking their first Group E win. Celtic’s European ambitions suffered a blow when they were handed a 2-0 defeat by Feyenoord. This was largely attributed to a crucial free-kick concession just before half-time. Making matters worse, they ended the match with only nine players. This recent result extends their lacklustre record, with just one clean sheet in their last 37 Champions League matches.
Lazio, on the other hand, had an unbelievable twist in their opener against Atletico Madrid. Despite their 19 goal attempts, it was their goalkeeper, Ivan Provedel, who became the hero. He scored a sensational 95th-minute equaliser, his second professional goal, ensuring a 1-1 draw and stretching Lazio’s unbeaten group phase run to seven matches.
Brendan Rodgers: The Pressure and the Promise
For Brendan Rodgers, the home advantage is crucial for Celtic’s Champions League aspirations. Historically, their Champions League home form is concerning. Out of the last 10 group stage matches at Parkhead, they’ve suffered eight losses and haven’t had a clean sheet in their last 15 games as hosts. Rodgers himself has only celebrated victory in two of his 19 UCL matches. However, domestically, Celtic are showing their might. They’re currently leading the Scottish Premiership and are yet to face defeat.
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Their previous encounters with Lazio have been promising, with Celtic triumphing 2-1 both home and away during their 2019 Europa League clashes. Another similar performance and result would undoubtedly boost their confidence.
Lazio’s Struggles and Hopes
Lazio, Serie A’s runners-up from last season, are facing challenges both in Europe and domestically. Their Champions League away form has been poor, having secured only one win in their last 16 away games. On the domestic front, they’ve won only twice this season. Their star striker, Ciro Immobile, has been underwhelming, with the team averaging just a goal per game. Lazio’s defence has been a major concern, giving Celtic a potential edge.
Predictions and Key Stats
1. Match Outcome Prediction: Draw Celtic Park is historically a challenging venue for any visiting team, and Celtic’s recent home record in the Champions League, though not the best, does give an indication of the intensity they bring in front of their home fans. They’ve been without a group-phase win at Parkhead in their last 10 matches, which suggests they might be due a positive result. On the other hand, Lazio’s recent away record in the Champions League is a cause for concern, having failed to win any of their last nine. When combining both teams’ recent forms, it appears neither team has a clear upper hand, which suggests a draw might be the most probable outcome.
2. Correct Score Prediction: 1-1 Given both teams’ recent form and performances in Europe, goals are expected from both ends. Celtic have managed to score an impressive 16 goals in their 7 matches in the Premiership, averaging more than 2 goals per match. However, against a team of Lazio’s calibre, and given Lazio’s defensive tactics from the previous season, breaking them down multiple times will be a challenge. On the flip side, Lazio’s recent struggle to find the net consistently, coupled with Celtic’s home advantage, suggests they might be restricted as well. Thus, a 1-1 draw appears to be a realistic outcome.
3. Goalscorer Prediction: Kyogo Furuhashi When looking at potential goalscorers, the stats clearly shine a light on Kyogo Furuhashi for Celtic. With an average rating of 7.54 and being the second-highest goal scorer for Celtic in the Premiership with 4 goals, Furuhashi has been in fine form. His position as a forward means he will be at the forefront of Celtic’s attacking plays and, given his current form, there’s a significant chance he might find the net against Lazio.
4. Corner Prediction: Celtic to have more corners; Total corners: Over 10.5 Analysing the corner stats, Celtic have been significantly more active in the offensive third, averaging 7.6 corners per game in their recent matches. This suggests they will continue to press and get balls into the box, forcing Lazio to concede corners. On the contrary, Lazio, despite their possession-based style, have only managed an average of 4.9 corners in Serie A. Given both teams’ trends and the pressure Celtic will exert at home, it is predicted that Celtic will win more corners during the match. Combining both teams’ corner averages, it’s likely that the total corners in the match will exceed 10.5.
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