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Celtic vs Red Bull Salzburg Betting Tips: Latest odds, team news, preview and predictions

Celtic play host to Austrian champions, Red Bull Salzburg, in a crucial Europa League clash on Thursday night.

The Scottish champions come into this clash on the back of vital victories against RB Leipzig and Rosenborg in this competition and, so, Brendan Rodgers' men know a draw will be enough to send them through to the last 32.

Salzburg, though, have won all five of their group games and and the runaway Austrian league leaders will provide stiff opposition in Glasgow.

Latest odds

The Hoops are a 27/20 (2.35) chance to move into the knockouts in style by becoming the first team to beat Salzburg this season, while bet365 go 9/4 (3.25) that the Scots secure the point that they require.

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Salzburg have scored 15 goals in their five group games so far and bet365 go 2/1 (3.20) that Marco Rose's come out on top against Celtic.

Team news

Celtic have no fresh injury worries and will come into this clash in good spirits, having moved back to the top of the Scottish Premiership at the weekend with a 5-1 demolition of Kilmarnock.

Rose could opt to rest a few regulars for this one given that Salzburg are already assured of a place in the last 32 of the competition as group winners.

Goals galore?

Salzburg have scored at least three goals in four of their five group games thus far and bet365 go 13/8 (2.63) that the Austrians score more than one goal in Glasgow.

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The same firm go just 4/6 (1.67) that there are goals at both ends, while bet365 go 10/11 (1.91) that there are more than two goals in Glasgow.

Prediction

Salzburg have already proven their considerable quality throughout the group stage, while Celtic's strong home record will give them reason to be confident of getting the result that they require.

This could be an open and entertaining encounter and value, therefore, could lie in backing more than two goals - and both teams to score - at 11/10 (2.10) with bet365 ahead of Thursday's tussle in Glasgow. 

Odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

Betting Banner - Best BetOver 2.5 goals and both teams to score at 11/10 (2.10) for a 1pt stake at bet365Bet365 Footer
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