Our prediction for this Europa League match:
BayArena will host Thursday’s football game between Bayer Leverkusen and Celtic. The Bundesliga side aim to retain top position in Group G, and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Bayer Leverkusen key attacker Patrik Schick was sidelined with injury last time out, but the Czech Republic international was not missed at all in a 4-0 crushing of Real Betis. Midfielder Kerem Demirbay is banned for the hosts, but both Shick and Bellarabi are back to contention.
The Hoops, on the other hand, are one point behind los Beticos in the standings, meaning that this game could be crucial for the Scottish vice-champions. Since Bayer Leverkusen should be happy with one point from the match, we believe that punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on draw. All Dembele, Jullien, Rogic, and Taylor should miss out with injuries, speaking of the visiting team, while summer signing Furuhashi should lead the line for the Hoops.
Highlighted Player (Charles Aránguiz):
Charles Aranguiz is a Chilean footballer who plays for Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen as a midfielder. Aranguiz spent his youth career at Universidad de Chile and Cobreloa and he continued playing for los Zorros del desierto at senior level.
The Chilean footballer spent some time on loan at Cobresal as well before joining Colo-Colo in 2009. After playing for the likes of Quilmes, Universidad de Chile and Internacional from 2010 to 2015, Charles Aranguiz signed a contract with Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen on August 13, 2015. Speaking of his international career, Aranguiz has four caps for Chile U20 team and he made his debut for the senior squad in 2009.
The Bayer Leverkusen midfielder was not selected for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but he represented La Roja at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Charles Aranguiz was born in Puente Alto (Santiago) on April 17, 1989. His main position is central midfield, but he is capable of playing as both defensive and right midfielder as well. Aranguiz’s preferred foot is right.
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.