Betting tips for Celtic vs Linfield - 19.07.2017

After the first leg of the Scottish team has achieved a result that allows for peace of mind, even if the performance was not very convincing, the second leg will have everything to be just a preparation meeting for the fights that will follow. Linfield will still try to scare Celtic, scoring first, but after what has been seen in Belfast, there is no great chance of going beyond the scare.

The subject that most drew attention in the first leg game was the exuberance of playing a Champions League game on a Friday. With the city of Belfast passing a historic date of the conflict between Protestants and Catholics, the visit of the Greens of Glasgow raised some excitement. But it would not have been out of respect that Celtic would have fallen so far short of their capabilities at this meeting.

The advantage achieved, however, allows the Scots a quiet passage for the encounter of the second leg. With an own goal from Waterworth in the 17th minute and a goal from Rogic at 23, the Celtic mission was completed. The set led by Brendan Rodgers felt many difficulties to overcome the defensive scheme mounted by Linfield. With the Irishmen very withdrawn and compact, Celtic's ball circulation resented itself. Nevertheless, the fact that he arrived very early on the goal allowed a calming that would otherwise not have been felt. It is clear that Celtic's ambitions are much higher than their opponent's, so this encounter turns out to be more a preparation than a competitive experience. The potential of the two teams also points to this wide gap between the two.


Champions League Some frustration for Linfield who, after eliminating San Marino champion La Fiorita, had his big European test against Scottish "neighbors". The team's plan was to make it difficult for Celtic's first goal to extend their hopes of qualifying. However, from an unlucky move the opponent's first goal came early, which quickly made the margin of victory grow, leaving Linfield and his strategy exposed to futility. The ambition to be able to advance in the Champions League is now lying on the ground, and it remains to be seen if Linfield will perform in Glasgow to play eyes in the eye like his opponent, risking a heavy thrashing, or if he intends to keep the scheme that, His hypotheses, make him come out with an image of some ability to compete with a much stronger team. David Healy, who after a long career as a player, who has taken him to Manchester United (where he graduated), Leeds, Sunderland or Glasgow Rangers, seeks to achieve similar success as a coach.


Last week was the only official meeting between these two clubs.

A Celtic win is the most anticipated result, thus confirming the Scots' qualification for the next round, where they will face the winner of the tie between Dundalk and Rosenborg.

Celtic vs Linfield Prediction: 1/1 1.50

Celtic vs Linfield betting tip: Over 3.5 Goals @ 1.80

Celtic vs Linfield  final score recommendations: 4-0 10.00