Expert page

The bookies see the hosts as firm favorites for the win in this clash. Slovan Bratislava is one of the biggest outsiders who will be taking part in this completely modified Champions League this season. From the beginning of the new season in Scotland Celtic won all their league games with a clean sheet and scored least two goals. If Celtic want to reach the knockout stage of the tournament the wins in this home games are mandatory. The Scots made an excellent impression in their league. The Slovaks hardly have any experience in this tournament. The good news is that Slovan didn't lose a single game in the qualifications even though one or two of the opponents were well known. They started off against Struga, before they eliminated Celje with 1-1 and 5-0. Slovan Bratislava prevailed against APOEL Nicosia 2-0 on aggr. and in the play-offs they managed a 3-2 win in the return match after a 111 draw against Midtjylland.