Aston Villa v Celtic Betting Tips, Predictions, Odds & Offers
Will Jackson
A highlight of the final round of Champions League group games sees a Battle of Britain clash as Aston Villa host Celtic on Wednesday night.
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Aston Villa v Celtic Betting Tips
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It's a Battle of Britain clash on Wednesday evening when Aston Villa host Celtic in the final round of group games in the Champions League.
Both teams have already secured spots in the knockout stage, but Villa remains the only side with a realistic chance of a top-eight finish and an automatic berth in the last 16.
While mathematically still in contention, Celtic would require a win and eight other results to align in their favour.
Celtic's Champions League campaign has been solid, with just one defeat - a 7-1 thrashing by Dortmund - but recent events have weakened Brendan Rodgers' side.
Kyogo Furuhashi has departed for Rennes, and while Jota's return is a boost, Daizen Maeda's suspension following a red card against Young Boys last week gives boss Brendan Rodgers a headache.
Villa boss Unai Emery faces defensive concerns of his own - Tyrone Mings is doubtful, Pau Torres is sidelined, and Diego Carlos has been sold, leaving Ezri Konsa as their only fit centre-back.
Celtic's backline also has issues, with Cameron Carter-Vickers missing training and Alistair Johnston potentially rested to avoid suspension.
Villa's home form includes wins over Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and Bologna, and they may have too much attacking firepower for the Scottish champions.
While the hosts should secure a victory and a likely top-eight spot, defensive frailties on both sides suggest an open game with plenty of goals - take a Villa win coupled with over 2.5 goals at 11/10 with bet365.
Ollie Watkins has yet to find the net for Aston Villa in this season's Champions League, but Wednesday night presents a golden opportunity for the striker to open his account.
In the Premier League, Watkins has been in fine form, scoring 10 goals across 23 appearances, including three in his last five outings, with his most recent strike coming against Arsenal.
Celtic may boast back-to-back clean sheets in their last two Champions League games, but their defensive frailties have been exposed earlier in the competition.
Additionally, the Bhoys have been far from solid domestically, conceding seven goals in their last three Scottish Premiership away fixtures.
Watkins is the ideal candidate to capitalise and looks like a solid bet to bag the opening goal at 7/2 with Betfair.
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