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Celtic vs Young Boys prediction, stats, tips and team news

Celtic vs Young Boys prediction, stats, tips and team news

Celtic will look to take a huge stride toward the Champions League knockout rounds when they host Young Boys on Wednesday, January 22nd, at 8pm (UK time). The match will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 3.  

Daizen Maeda anytime goalscorer

Daizen Maeda has scored a team-high three goals in the Champions League so far this season.

Celtic to win to nil

Celtic have conceded just two goals in their four Champions League games since that infamous 7-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund.

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How both teams go into Celtic vs Young Boys

Celtic are still dreaming of a place in this season’s Champions League knockout rounds, nestled between Real Madrid and Manchester City in 21st place with nine points on the board. A third victory of the campaign here would surely be enough to secure their progression, while even a point would be valuable — although they do have to travel to Aston Villa in their final league phase match.

Young Boys, meanwhile, are playing purely to try and restore some pride, sitting bottom of the table after losing all six of their matches so far. The Swiss side have conceded a whopping 22 goals — more than any other team — while only Bologna (1) have scored fewer than their three goals.

Celtic team news

Odin Thiago Holm will remain sidelined for this match, but James Forrest could return to action.

Young Boys team news

Facinet Conte is out for the season, but Young Boys should welcome back Christian Fassnacht for this match.

Celtic vs Young Boys head-to-head

The only previous meeting between these sides was across two legs in the first round of the 1993/94 Uefa Cup. Celtic won the second leg 1-0 thanks to an Alain Baumann own goal in extra time, following a 0-0 draw between the sides in Switzerland. Celtic would exit to Sporting CP in the next round.

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