Our football match prediction:
AEK Athens
Match Time & Date:
14/08/2018
19:00 GMT
Prediction: 1-1
Celtic
There will be fireworks when AEK and Celtic face each other at Olympiako Stadio Spyros Louis in the Champions League third qualifying round, return leg. The Greeks did well to hold the Hoops to a 1-1 draw at Celtic Park, but they can’t afford any complacency in the return leg. AEK are tough to beat at home and we predict that they are going to adopt a defence-minded approach in Tuesday’s football match. Celtic, on the other hand, face an uphill task in the second leg as they need to find the net if they are to keep their hopes of booking their place in round 4 alive. Anyhow, yet another low scoring affair is on the cards and we predict that the game will go into extra-time. It has to be noted that the two teams meet for the first time ever in Athens in the Champions League.
Highlighted Player (Mikael Lustig):
Long-serving Celtic soldier Michael Lustig has been with The Bhoys since 2012. The Swedish international has made more than 140 appearances for the Scottish club. The experienced 29-year-old defender is also a full international for Sweden since 2008 and a member of his country’s team that has participated at the 2016 European Championship finals in France. Internationally experienced defender also took part at Euro 2012 and his vast experience is of crucial importance for Celtic. Lustig began his career at Umea FC and had also played for GIF Sundsvall and Rosenborg BK before his move to Scotland. Mikael Lusting has endured mixed fortunes throughout his four-year career with Celtic, predominantly due to various injury spells that kept him out of play. First choice for Celtic manager(s) whenever he is fully fit, the Swedish defender is praised for his hard work, stamina and physical ability, despite his most recent struggles with muscle injuries.
Highlighted Team (Celtic):
The Celtic Football Club boasts a proud over 100-year long history which has made The Bhoys a global brand thanks to their unprecedented social awareness that dates to the very beginnings of this Scottish club. Celtic was founded in 1887 with the purpose of alleviating poverty in the immigrant Irish population in the East End of Glasgow by raising money to help their fellow citizens. The charity legacy continues to this day with Celtic still preserving their charitable traditions through the Celtic FC Foundation. The Celts play their home matches at Celtic Park in front of 60,000 people. One of the two most successful football clubs in Scotland with 47 Scottish League Championship titles to their name, Celtic have a long-standing fierce rivalry with Rangers, with the clubs known as the Old Firm. European Cup winners from season 1966-67 and runners-up two years later, Celtic have been regular in European competitions since their first appearance in 1962-63. Their other most standout results have been runners-up in the EUFA Cup in 2003 and Intercontinental Cup in 1967.
