Prediction: Aston Villa vs Celtic - UEFA Champions League 2024/25
Europe - UEFA Champions League
The APWin team has provided a prediction for Aston Villa vs Celtic in Round 8 of UEFA Champions League. The Aston Villa vs Celtic match will take place on 29/01/2025 at 21:00.
Our sports betting experts have looked at all the odds and probabilities for this match based on the bookmakersβ offerings, and this is the free tip they have come up with.
This goes beyond just picking who wins the Aston Villa vs Celtic match. It is also geared toward finding the best value that can help bettors maximise their profits.
Check out our complete thoughts below.
Aston Villa vs Celtic Betting Tips
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
Our prediction is: Aston Villa to score first
Aston Villa has the upper hand in their matchup with Celtic. Itβs clear from the odds, as they are favoured at a price of 1.53 to win. And being at home only helps their cause of picking up three points.
But when it comes to picking up added value, the First to Score market is the way to go. The home side has been quite consistent at finding the back of the net at Villa Park (Birmingham), which is why Aston Villa to score first is our top betting tip.
Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match
After careful analysis of Aston Villa vs Celtic, we predict that the match will go over 2.5 goals. This means the two teams are likely to score 3 or more goals combined.
The two attacks have been playing quite well of late, which is why we feel this is the best bet for this upcoming match.
Aston Villa vs Celtic Match Details
The Aston Villa vs Celtic match in the UEFA Champions League competition, takes place on 29/01/2025, at 21:00.
You can find all the main pre-match information down below:
- π Date: 29/01/2025 - Wednesday
- π Time: 21:00
- ποΈ Location: Villa Park (Birmingham)
- β½ Competition: UEFA Champions League
- πΊ Broadcast: See all options to watch live football
At APWin, you can check out the statistics that you need to know all about Aston Villa to Celtic ahead of kickoff.
Meanwhile, you can find relevant details for other matches in the UEFA Champions League competition, as well as other competitions from around the world.
Aston Villa Stats & Results
To date, Aston Villa has played in 7 matches in this UEFA Champions League campaign:
- β 4 wins
- π° 1 draw
- β 2 loses
- π’ Average points per match: 1.86
And these are their goal statistics thus far:
- π 9 goals scored
- π© 4 goals conceded
- ππ Average goals scored per match: 1.29
- ππ© Average goals conceded per game: 0.57
Last matches
- 24/10/2026Aston VillaManchester CityW2124/10/2026Premier LeagueAston Villa
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Manchester City2 - 1W - 21/10/2026Aston VillaVikingW3121/10/2026UEFA Champions LeagueAston Villa
v.s
Viking3 - 1W - 17/10/2026Newcastle UnitedAston VillaW0117/10/2026Premier LeagueNewcastle United
v.s
Aston Villa0 - 1W - 14/10/2026Aston VillaFenerbahΓ§eW6014/10/2026UEFA Champions LeagueAston Villa
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FenerbahΓ§e6 - 0W - 10/10/2026Aston VillaBrentfordD2210/10/2026Premier LeagueAston Villa
v.s
Brentford2 - 2D
Celtic Stats & Results
Meanwhile, this is how Aston Villaβs UEFA Champions League campaign has gone after 7 matches played:
- β 3 wins
- π° 3 draws
- β 1 lose
- π’ Average points per match: 1.71
And this is their complete goal summary:
- π 11 goals scored
- π© 10 goals conceded
- ππ Average goals scored per match: 1.57
- ππ© Average goals conceded per game: 1.43
Last matches
- 22/10/2026CelticCelta de VigoL1222/10/2026UEFA Europa LeagueCeltic
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Celta de Vigo1 - 2L - 18/10/2026CelticHeartsW7118/10/2026PremiershipCeltic
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Hearts7 - 1W - 15/10/2026BenficaCelticL4115/10/2026UEFA Europa LeagueBenfica
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Celtic4 - 1L - 11/10/2026MotherwellCelticW0211/10/2026PremiershipMotherwell
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Celtic0 - 2W - 20/09/2026CelticRangersL0120/09/2026PremiershipCeltic
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Rangers0 - 1L
Team Campaign
To contextualize how both teams arrive for this game, we bring here how the two clubs' campaigns are going at this current moment.
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Below you also have a summary of the teams' performance with various information to support your football prediction.
Aston Villa
Home
Celtic
Away
Points & Results
- PPG1.861.71
- 57%Wins43%
- 57%First to Score29%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game1.291.57
- Conceded/game0.571.43
- xG1.391.37
- xGA1.431.50
Trends
- 14%Both Score57%
- 57%Clean Sheet43%
- 43%Failed to Score29%
Conclusion
These have been our analysis and prediction of the Aston Villa vs Celtic match in Round 8 of UCL.
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FAQ about the match
See below all the main information for this match.
[faq-item question="Where and when will the Aston Villa vs Celtic match take place?" answer="Aston Villa vs Celtic will be held at Villa Park (Birmingham) on 29/01/2025 21:00."]
[faq-item question="What time will Aston Villa vs Celtic kick off?" answer="The Aston Villa vs Celtic match kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 (UK Time)."]
[faq-item question="Who is the favourite to win in Aston Villa vs Celtic?" answer="According to sports betting sites, Aston Villa is the favourite to win the match with 62% chance of winning."]
[faq-item question="What are the odds for Aston Villa vs Celtic?" answer="Aston Villa's odds to win are 1.62 and Celtic's odds are 6.45. The odds of a draw are 5.05."]
[faq-item question="What is the prediction for Aston Villa vs Celtic?" answer="You can find our predictions and betting tips for Aston Villa vs Celtic above."]

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