Prediction: Borussia Dortmund vs Celtic

Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves

Best Odds: 3/5

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Two sides who will be looking to make it back-to-back Champions League victories on Tuesday night, Borussia Dortmund will welcome Celtic to rural Germany.

Borussia Dortmund

Starting with the hosts, while Borussia Dortmund might have slumped to a nightmare 5-1 drumming away at Stuttgart last week, the German giants claimed an immediate response over the weekend. Picking up some perfect momentum as they clinched an action-packed 4-2 victory against Bochum, Nuri Sahin’s men have largely impressed since opening up the new campaign. Getting their Champions League adventure underway with a thumping display on September 18th as they secured a 3-0 romp away at Club Brugge, Dortmund will also be excited by their extended success on home soil. Getting proceedings underway on August 24th with a routine 2-0 win against Eintracht Frankfurt, BVB have won each of their first three Bundesliga showdowns in front of their own supporters by an aggregate score of 10-3.

Team News

Once again missing out against Bochum over the weekend, USA international Giovanni Renya will once again miss out on Tuesday night due to a thigh injury. However, aside from the former Nottingham Forest loanee, Sahin’s side have reported a clean bill of health here.

Bagging a class brace on Friday night and now recording four goals in his previous three appearances across all competitions, summer recruit Serhou Guirassy will spearhead Dortmund’s attack. Notching a pair of Champions League goals away at Club Brugge earlier in the month, England U21 international Jamie Gittens should partner Guirassy in the final third.

Celtic

As for the visitors, putting in another sensational performance over the weekend as they stormed their way to a 6-0 romp away at domestic rivals Hearts, Celtic are in the midst of what has become a record-breaking flurry. Getting their respective Champions League adventure underway on September 18th with a 5-1 victory at home against Slovan Bratislava, Brendan Rodgers’ side find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Only continuing to fire on all cylinders since opening up the new campaign, the former Leicester boss will be relishing a trip to rural Germany on Tuesday night. Gaining a real reputation for their performances in the final third, Celtic have won all of their first nine appearances across all competitions. Already pencilled in as a landslide favourite to make more domestic history, the Hoops will be excited by a heavyweight challenge on foreign soil.

Team News

Once again missing out away at Hearts over the weekend and still dealing with a recent toe injury, one-time Tottenham defender Cameron Carter-Vickers remains a doubt here Handed a rest at Tynecastle on Saturday evening, attacking talisman Adam Idah will be handed an immediate recall in rural Germany.

Appearing to have cemented his spot as Rodgers’ number-one choice at right-back, Canadian international Alistair Johnston should keep his spot. While influential skipper Callum McGregor might have announced his international retirement last month, the 31-year-old will start at the heart of Celtic’s midfield.

Key Factors to Consider

• Tuesday’s showdown in rural Germany will be the first time since 1992 that Borussia Dortmund and Celtic have met on the European stage.
• BVB have won all of their opening three Bundesliga showdowns in front of their own supporters by an aggregate score of 10-3.
• Celtic have won all of their first nine appearances across all competitions since opening up the new campaign.
• The Scottish heavyweights have suffered just a single defeat outside of Glasgow this calendar year.
• Summer recruit Serhou Guirassy has recorded four goals in his previous three matchups across all competitions.

Conclusion

While Celtic might arrive in rural Germany pencilled in as a real underdog contender, the Scottish heavyweights have only embarked on a record-breaking start to the new campaign. However, watching Borussia Dortmund pick up some key momentum last weekend as they secured an action-packed 4-2 win against Bochum, neutrals could be treated to another Champions League thriller from rural Germany on Tuesday night.

Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves

Best Odds: 3/5

Bookmaker: Dachbet