Champions League: Aston Villa vs. Celtic Preview, Odds, and Picks (Jan 29)
- Aston Villa vs. Celtic game will decide whether any of these teams reach the UCL top 8.
- Aston Villa hasn’t won in the previous three games.
- Celtic has just one triumph over the last 5 away games.
Villa needs a victory here to enter the top 8 in the UEFA Champions League standings, while on the other hand, so does Celtic. The difference between these two units is just one point, which makes this event incredibly important for the final order in the table.
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How to Watch
- When: Wednesday, January 29, 3 pm ET
- Where: Villa Park, Birmingham, England
- How to Watch: CBS
UEFA Champions League Odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Aston Villa | -200 |
| Tie | +310 |
| Celtic | +500 |
Game Preview
The Villains have 13 points and are in No.9, having the same number of points as Bayer Leverkusen, who is ahead of them. Unai Emery’s boys haven’t been that good lately, posting two ties in the EPL and a loss in the UEFA Champions League fixture in Monaco, 1-0.
Only once over the previous 11 games did Emiliano Martinez post a clean sheet, which is enough proof that the Villains’ defense isn’t working well. During that stretch, nine matches ended with both teams netting.
Celtic didn’t play this weekend, having enough time to prepare for this crucial contest in their UCL campaign. They met against Young Boys last week, when they beat the Swiss champs, 1-0, after a hard and very challenging 90 minutes.
The Hoops aren’t playing well away from home. In the past five outings, they managed to win just once, and in three of them, this unit failed to score. Among the losses was a 3-0 hammering in the Old Firm Derby.
Aston Villa vs. Celtic Head to Head
Believe it or not, these two British powerhouses never met before.
Aston Villa vs. Celtic Prediction
Despite oscillating recently, Aston Villa will win this one. They have the home-court edge and face a team that struggles to perform decently on the road.
- Free Champions League pick: Aston Villa wins
