Celtic welcome unheralded Kazakh champions Kairat to Glasgow looking to put one foot in the Champions League group stage.
Brendan Rodgers' side have started the campaign in relatively strong fashion, with three wins from three in the Premiership and League Cup, but will be expected to step up on the European stage.
Kairat have already made history in going this far, and are aiming to be the first Kazakh side to make it to the group stage, but are up against just to stay alive in the tie ahead of next week's second leg.
The Sporting News takes you through the latest odds, tips and predictions for what promises to be a big night at Celtic Park.
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Celtic vs. Kairat predictions, betting tips and odds
If Celtic can match what is bound to be a raucous crowd, this should be a very straightforward win, and Rodgers will be demanding his men end the tie before a 10-hour flight across Europe next week. We expect them to do just that.
The Scottish champions are massive 1/12 favourites with Sky Bet, with Kairat way back at 12/1. The draw is 7/1.
The Sporting News' Score Prediction: Celtic 4-0 Kairat
- Celtic beating Kairat is given a staggering 92.3% probability by Sky Bet.
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Celtic vs. Kairat expected lineups
Here's how we think these two sides will line up in Glasgow.
Celtic lineup (4-3-3, right to left)
- Schmeichel (GK) — Johnston, Djiga, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Tierney — Hatate, McGregor, Engels — Nygren, Idah, Maeda
Injured: Jota
Suspended: None
Kairat lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left)
- Zarutskiy (GK) — Tapalov, Sorokin, Martynovich, Luis Mata — Glazer, Gromyko, Arad — Satpaev, Edmilson Santos, Jorginho
Injured: None
Suspended: None
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Celtic vs. Kairat latest odds, correct score betting
Our 4-0 prediction is at good odds with Sky Bet, but there are plenty of other possible score lines that are worth looking at for this one. Here's a look at some of the most likely outcomes according to the bookmakers.
Result | Odds* |
Celtic 1-0 | |
Celtic 2-0 | |
Celtic 3-0 | |
Celtic 4-0 | |
Celtic 5-0 |
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Celtic vs. Kairat team news
- The only injury absentee for Celtic is Jota, who is expected to miss much of the season with a serious knee injury.
- Benjamin Nygren grabbed his first goal for the club in the 2-0 win at Aberdeen 10 days ago, and will return to the lineup having been one of many to be rested for the cup win over Falkirk.
- The player to look out for in the Kairat side is wonderkid Dastan Satpaev, who has already agreed to join Chelsea next summer when he turns 18.
Celtic vs. Kairat Bet Builder tips
Our bet builder for this game is Celtic to win with a -3 handicap, both teams not score, Kairat to have more bookings, and both Adam Idah and Daizen Maeda to score. That is currently just over 11/1 with Paddy Power.
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How to watch Celtic vs. Kairat: Live stream, TV channel
- Date: Wednesday, August 20
- Venue: Celtic Park
- Time: 8:00 p.m. BST
- TV/Stream: TNT Sports 1