Big Match Breakdown: Celtic v AEK Athens

And to make matters worse, club captain Petros Mantalos has been ruled out of the first leg through injury.

Key Battles

With so many changes over the summer, AEK have been struggling to score goals over pre-season.

And Celtic don’t tend to ship too many at fortress Parkhead. Celtic under Rodgers like to dictate possession so AEK will likely sit back in a low block and try and frustrate them.

That will mean the Hoops will likely need to utilise plenty of width. Scott Sinclair and James Forrest will need to bring their A games.

Celtic are used to opposition teams sitting deep at Celtic Park. Edouard is decent with his back to go and will look for any breaking balls in and around the box.

Match Odds

Celtic are 4/6 favourites with AEK 5/1 underdogs. The Draw is available at 5/2.

The Greek outfit haven’t qualified for the group stages in 11 years. Celtic are looking to make it through for the third straight year.

With Cetlic’s imperious home record, their comparative quality, and their advanced pre-season preparations, the Hoops look good for another famous European night.

Rodgers will be hoping his side can take more than a one-goal cushion to Athens. The 2-0 correct score is 6/1.

As mention previously, Edouard has started the season brilliantly. The French ace has found the net in three of the four UCL qualifiers this term. He’s 10/3 to be First Goalscorer and 13/10 to score Anytime.

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