Celtic Glasgow vs KR Reykjavik Soccer Betting Tips

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Celtic Glasgow vs KR Reykjavik Soccer Betting Tips

Celtic Glasgow vs KR Reykjavik Soccer Betting Tips

All or nothing in one match

Match: Celtic Glasgow – KR Reykjavik
Competition: Champions League 2020
Date: 08/18/2020
Betting Tips: win Celtic and BTS
Odds: 2.7
Stake: 4/10 units

The 2019-20 Champions League is not even over yet, as many national champions are already fighting again in the qualifying rounds for the group stage for the 2020-21 season. During the week the first round is due and there is a clear forecast of the Scots’ progress between Celtic Glasgow and KR Reykjavik.

Celtic Glasgow has tremendous experience in the Champions League. The Icelandic champions, on the other hand, have never made it past the second qualifying round for the premier class. It would be a big surprise if Knattspyrnufelag Reykjavik, KR for short, were able to prevail against the big favorites.

For the Scots, however, the path should go much further. Ferencvaros Budapest or Djurgardens should also only be a transit station in the next round. First of all, however, the focus is on the title holder from Iceland, which the bookmakers tested by the betting base hardly give any chances.

So it is more than just a first impulse to tip the Scots in the duel between Celtic Glasgow and KR Reykjavik who want to prevail in this one duel in Celtic Park, there is no second leg. In any case, the odds of the best betting providers speak a clear language.

Celtic Glasgow – Statistics & current form

The Scottish champions haven’t really gotten going this season yet. Four game days have been completed in the Premier League, but Celtic was only allowed on the lawn twice. The games against St. Mirren and Aberdeen had to be canceled.

“After the last premiership cancellations, we are now looking forward to Reykjavik.” – Callum McGregor

Thus, Neil Lennon’s team is only sixth in the Premier League table with four points.

Celtic with a good record in the qualification

After missing the leap into the Champions League in last year’s qualification, this should be made up for this year. After all, the Hoops have only lost one of the last six games in the qualifying for the premier class. This is not the only reason why the odds comparison of the betting base speaks a clear language in the direction of the Scots’ progress.

After Jozo Simunovic’s departure, the Hoops have not yet been able to sign a real alternative in central defense. The defensive problems were already evident in the Scottish Premier League. We therefore think it is conceivable to take a closer look at the odds on goals of both teams between Celtic Glasgow and KR Reykjavik.

Neil Lennon’s team have only played one clean sheet in seven games this season, including friendly matches. It is also conceivable that the Scottish champions will compete with two real tips on Tuesday, which could possibly affect the defensive balance. The last encounter between the Scots was nine days ago on match day and was a 1-1 draw at FC Kilmarnock.

Probable formation of Celtic Glasgow:
Barkas – Elhamed, Jullien, Ajer – Brown, McGregor – Forrest, Christie, Elyounoussi – Edouard, Klimala
Trainer: Lennon

Last matches from Celtic Glasgow:

Premiership
08/09 2020 Kilmarnock 1 – 1 Celtic Glasgow
08/02 2020 Celtic Glasgow 5 – 1 Hamilton Academical
Club friendship games
07/27 2020 Celtic Glasgow 3 – 1 Hibernian
07/26 2020 Celtic Glasgow 2 – 0 Ross County
07/21 2020 Paris Saint-Germain 4 – 0 Celtic Glasgow

KR Reykjavik – Statistics & Current Form

In the Icelandic Pepsideild, defending the title remains the goal of KR Reykjavik. In the table, Runar Kristinsson’s team is currently only a pursuer. Fourth place is currently on the books after ten match days. The front runner Valur is currently five points short. That is not a backlog that cannot be made up.

Icelanders in good shape

Reykjavik have only lost one of their last nine games. The Icelandic champions have already proven their good form several times this season and only failed to score once in these nine games. Most recently, the Icelanders have not been so successful with just one win from the last four games.

Last weekend there was a sensitive 1: 2 home bankruptcy in the pursuit duel against Hafnarfjordur. After falling behind, Kristjan Floki Finnbogason equalized 1-1 just before the break. In the end, however, it should not be enough to win points. Nevertheless, this match also made it clear that between Celtic Glasgow and KR Reykjavik a prediction on goals by both teams is justified.

There shouldn’t be any major changes to the formation. It looks like Icelanders will compete with the best team in one of the biggest games in the club’s history and hope for a little football miracle, which Icelandic football has been well known for in recent years.

Probable formation of KR Reykjavik:
Olafson – Jonsson, Adalsteinsson, F. Palmason, Chopart – A. Kristinsson, P. Palmason – Margeirsson, Hauksson, Sigurjonsson – Finnbogason
Trainer: R. Kristinsson

Last matches from KR Reykjavik:

Urvalsdeild
08/14 2020 KR Reykjavik 1 – 2 FH Hafnarfjordur
Cup
07/30 2020 KR Reykjavik 2 – 0 Fjolnir
Urvalsdeild
07/26 2020 KA Akureyri 0 – 0 KR Reykjavik
07/22 2020 KR Reykjavik 2 – 2 Fjolnir
07/19 2020 Fylkir 0 – 3 KR Reykjavik

Celtic Glasgow vs KR Reykjavik Direct comparison

Scottish football doesn’t seem like KR Reykjavik exactly. In 1967 there was against Aberdeen with 0:10 the highest international bankruptcy for the Icelanders. There were five bankruptcies in six games against Scottish teams. After all, there was a win against Kilmarnock in 199. Against Celtic, KR had to hit the pitch.

KR still without a goal against Celtic

In the 2014/15 season this duel took place in the second qualifying round for the Champions League. The Hoops made everything clear with a 4-0 win at home. Away, the Scots won the second leg with a goal from Callum McGregor 1-0. KR is still waiting for the first goal against Celtic Glasgow.

Celtic Glasgow vs KR Reykjavik Soccer Betting Tips

The current times we are in mean that this first qualifying round for the premier class will be decided in just one game. The advantage of home law alone is clearly on the part of the Scots, who have also won the two previous duels against KR.

Reykjavik has had a good season so far and has only lost once in the last nine games. Of course, there was no opponent of the caliber of the Hoops among the opponents. However, KR has mostly proven his goal threat, while the Scots on the defensive are not yet firm. Therefore, between Celtic Glasgow and KR Reykjavik a tip on goals from both teams could be successful.

Key facts – Celtic Glasgow vs KR Reykjavik tips

Celtic lost only one of their last six Champions League qualifying games.
Reykjavik lost one of their last nine competitive games and scored in eight games.
Celtic won both direct duels.

However, we also assume that the Scottish champions will prevail and that the Icelanders will not become a stumbling block in Celtic Park. However, we expect a certain resistance and that’s why we decided to use the odds on a home win and goals from both clubs between Celtic Glasgow and KR Reykjavik.