Celtic vs AC Milan Prediction and Betting Preview 22 Oct 2020

Here's our Celtic vs AC Milan Prediction analysis:

Looking to bounce back from their disappointing defeat on the last matchday, Celtic will be taking on Italian giants AC Milan in a crunch Europa League clash at Celtic Park on Thursday night.

Match status: 2020/21 Europa League - Group Stage
Kick-off: Thursday 22 Oct 2020, 08:00pm CET
 Venue: Celtic Park (Glasgow)

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Alongside Rangers, Celtic are one of the best teams in Scotland, proudly hoisting the country’s flag on the European scene. Enjoying a brilliant domestic campaign, Celtic will need to keep racking up wins to ensure the league title is successfully defended come season-end.

AC Milan, on the other hand, are beginning to regain their footing after dropping down the Serie A pecking order in the last few years. A late resurgence from the Rossoneri last season helped propel them to a sixth-place finish on the log.

Celtic vs AC Milan Team News

Exciting on-lookers with their scintillating piece of football, Celtic successfully clinched the Scottish Premiership title for the sixth time on the bounce, and umpteenth time in history. These ones are easily the best Scottish side to have ever graced the pitch.

Amassing a staggering 80 points from their 30 fixtures, Celtic comfortably finished atop the standings, a massive 13 points clear of second-placed Rangers. With a new season underway, the Celts are working extra hard to defend their title.

However, things are not exactly going according to plan for Neil Lennon’s charges. They currently occupy second-spot on the table, and are four points shy of league leaders Rangers. Provided a chance to usurp the Gers to the summit on the last matchday, Celtic blew their golden opportunity.

Outclassed by Steven Gerrard’s men throughout the game, Celtic couldn’t get into their rhythm. The cream of the crop for Rangers, Goldson registered a brace to put the Hoops to the sword. Now, Celtic will have to leave that defeat behind, and focus squarely on their Europa League commitments.

It will be difficult for these ones to upstage AC Milan in this fixture. Milan are currently in red-hot form, dispatching every single opposition thrown in their direction. They currently sit atop the Serie A table, with a perfect return of 12 points from their opening four matches.

Last time out, they were required to turn in a performance of the highest quality to see off cross-town rivals Inter Milan. Yielding to media pressure, the Devil were in tip-top form on the day, posting a narrow 2-1 win on the board.

Never really in the race for continental qualification last season, a late upturn in fortunes helped Milan’s cause as they mustered a top-six finish to book a Europa League ticket. Beginning their campaign versus Celtic, expect Pioli’s men to deliver a sensational performance here.

Injured or Suspended Players

Celtic: Mikey Johnston, James Forrest, Hatem Abd Elhamed, Ryan Christie, Nir Bitton and Odsonne Edouard.

AC Milan: Mateo Musacchio, Leo Duarte, Ante Rebic and Matteo Gabbia.

Pre-Match Odds

Celtic: 4.2
Draw: 3.78
AC Milan: 1.944

All odds are with 1xBet and are subject to change.

All odds are for Celtic vs AC Milan Predictions with 1xBet and are subject to change.

Celtic vs AC Milan Predictions

Milan have, so far, conquered every side they faced this season, and we fully expect them to add Celtic to that lengthy victory list. Ibrahimovic is in brilliant goalscoring form, and will be itching to get some goals on board.

No disrespect to Celtic as they are a strong side but the Hoops are unlikely to salvage anything from this fixture. The best they can afford is damage limitation to avoid taking too many hits.