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Suduva vs Celtic Prediction & Betting tips
The Scottish table starts as a big favorite due to its greater hierarchy between lines, which will be noticed from the initial stage. Because of this and knowing that the Lithuanians are irregular in defensive matters, we believe that the triumph of those led by Brendan Rodgers is interesting to bet. At stake is getting a good result in the first leg and ensure as quickly as possible his place in the group stage of the Europa League. Paints to be a duel fought in the midfield for the combative proposal of the local, but favorable to the visit for its higher quality when attacking.
Suduva:
The Lithuanians have played several matches for European competitions in this season start, standing out for being combative but limited between the lines. First they played the Champions League and managed to overcome a phase after surprising the Cypriot APOEL (victory 3-1 at home and defeat 1-0 visit). Then they returned to their reality after being swept by the Serbian Red Star (falls 3-0 at home and 0-2 visit). Already in the Europa League managed to qualify to this instance after eliminating the Spartaks of Latvia (victory 0-1 visit and 0-0 draw at home). If we analyze these results, we can conclude that the performance of the team went from highest to lowest, costing him a lot to reach the goal. For this match it is expected that the Cheburin coach will repeat the 5-3-2 system that has been used regularly.
In his domestic tournament, Suduva has added more than positive results, after winning 15 games, draw another 3 and lose the remaining 2 he played (42 goals in favor and 10 against). These days, he leads the table alone, taking eleven points ahead of Zalgiris. As a visitor he has registered 7 victories, 1 equality and 1 defeat, reaching 20 goals and conceding 5 on his fence.
Celtic:
The Scots came well to this match after beating Partick Thistle 1-3 in the 8th finals of the Betfred Cup. Thanks to this victory they were able to recover from the elimination suffered by AEK Athens in the Champions League (1-1 draw at home and defeat 2-1 visit). Now the goal of the squad is to overcome this round and sneak into the group stage of the Europa League. For this presentation it is expected that technician Brendan Rodgers will continue to use the 4-2-3-1 system that he usually uses. Of course, do not rule out that also handle the possibility of using the 5-3-2 he raised in Hellenic territory. The flyers McGregor, Brown and Ntcham, and the forwards Griffiths, Rogic and Dembelé are expected to appear.
Continuing with the analysis you should know that Celtic has alternated good and bad results as a visitor in recent weeks, standing out for missing some regularity between the lines. It comes from thrashing 0-3 to Alashkert of Armenia, to equalize 0-0 against Rosenborg of Norway, to lose 1-0 against Hearts for their home league and to fall 2-1 against AEK Athenas. If we analyze these results, we can conclude that the team has had problems of preparation before teams of higher category, only surpassing the Armenian team without problems (goals scored at 47 ‘of the first half, at 36’ of the second half and at 45 ‘ of the second time).
Both teams have met only once in Lithuanian territory and was for the UEFA Cup in 2002. That key was totally uneven, as the Scots won 10-1 on aggregate. At home they won 8-1 and a visit was imposed 0-2 (2 goals in the first half).
Suduva vs Celtic head to head matches
03.10.02 EL Suduva Celtic 0 : 2
19.09.02 EL Celtic Suduva 8 : 1