Scottish football makes a return in 2018 following the winter break and Celtic will be hoping to carry on where they left off as the New Year begins. Brendan Rodgers’s men have the Europa League on their mind in the second half of the season following their Champions League exit but the Hoops will be desperate to build on their 8 point lead at the top of the SPFL.
SPFL – Partick Thistle v Celtic – Firhill Stadium, Glasgow – Tuesday 23rd January 2018 – 19:45 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 6 at Unibet |
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Partick Thistle
CelticPartick Thistle
The Jags currently sit 11th in the SPFL table, with 20 points from their opening 22 games leaving them embroiled in a relegation scrap. Alan Archibald’s men were building up momentum prior to the winter break however, winning 2 of their last 3 matches – form they will be desperate to keep up. Chris Erskine tops the scoring charts for Thistle with 4 goals and he’ll be desperate to score against the league leaders.
Celtic Glasgow
Despite tasting defeat in the Scottish Premier League against Hearts in December, Brendan Rodgers’s men are sitting a remarkable 8 points clear at the top of the table. 51 points from 22 games played is a remarkable return for the Hoops who are unbeaten in their last 4 matches. Scott Sinclair has had another incredible season in Scotland and he’ll be keen to add to his tally of 14 goals this term.
Head to Head
Celtic hold an incredible 26:1 lead in the head to head record between the teams who’ve also shared 3 draws. Celtic have beaten Partick twice already this season, winning 1-0 at Firhill back in August before a comfortable 2-0 home victory at Celtic Park in December.
Partick Thistle v Celtic – Betting Odds and Predictions
Partick have been in decent form but attacking Celtic is a very dangerous game to play.
Both teams to score – NO– looks a strong bet at 1/2 with 188 Bet.
Celtic will look to take the game to Partick Thistle and get goals on the board quickly.
Over 2.5 goals in the game looks an excellent punt at 3/5 with Ladbrokes.
Scott Sinclair and his team mates have had 3 weeks off so should be raring to go here.
Scott Sinclair to score anytime looks a good bet at 4/9 with Unibet.
Celtic need to keep winning to stretch their dominance at the top of the SPFL and should put Partick to the sword here.
Celtic to score 2+ goals looks a banker at 3/10 with Coral.
Score Prediction
Partick Thistle 0 – 3 Celtic – 6/1 with Betfair.
Top Betting Tip Partick Thistle v Celtic
Partick won’t roll over here but Celtic will want to get the second half of their season up and running in style. Celtic to win the match to nil looks a superb punt at 3/4 with Coral.