RB Leipzig vs Celtic FC, Champions League 2022-23 GROUP STAGE
Overview
Match Preview
RB Leipzig vs Celtic FC — Champions League at Red Bull Arena Leipzig.
- RB Leipzig 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Celtic FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Stuart Attwell
- Referee Tomasz Kwiatkowski
- Referee Jan Erik Engan
- Referee Svein Oddvar Moen
- Referee Isaak Bashevkin
- Referee Espen Eskaas
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 8 | 24 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | Liverpool FC | 8 | 18 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Barcelona | 8 | 16 |
| 6 | Chelsea FC | 8 | 16 |
| 7 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 8 | 16 |
| 8 | Manchester City FC | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | Real Madrid CF | 8 | 15 |
| 10 | FC Internazionale Milano | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 8 | 14 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 8 | 14 |
| 13 | Juventus FC | 8 | 13 |
| 14 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 8 | 13 |
| 15 | Atalanta BC | 8 | 13 |
| 16 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 8 | 12 |
| 17 | Borussia Dortmund | 8 | 11 |
| 18 | PAE Olympiakos SFP | 8 | 11 |
| 19 | Club Brugge KV | 8 | 10 |
| 20 | Galatasaray SK | 8 | 10 |
| 21 | AS Monaco FC | 8 | 10 |
| 22 | Qarabağ Ağdam FK | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | FK Bodo/Glimt | 8 | 9 |
| 24 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | Olympique de Marseille | 8 | 9 |
| 26 | Paphos FC | 8 | 9 |
| 27 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 8 | 9 |
| 28 | PSV | 8 | 8 |
| 29 | Athletic Club | 8 | 8 |
| 30 | SSC Napoli | 8 | 8 |
| 31 | FC Kobenhavn | 8 | 8 |
| 32 | AFC Ajax | 8 | 6 |
| 33 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 8 | 4 |
| 34 | SK Slavia Praha | 8 | 3 |
| 35 | Villarreal CF | 8 | 1 |
| 36 | FK Kairat | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Celtic FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Oct | VfL Bochum 1848 | H | 4–0 | W |
| 17 Sep | Borussia Mönchengladbach | A | 0–3 | L |
| 14 Sep | Real Madrid CF | A | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Sep | Borussia Dortmund | H | 3–0 | W |
| 06 Sep | FK Shakhtar Donetsk | H | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | RB Leipzig | A | 1–3 | L |
| 01 Oct | Motherwell FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Sep | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | FK Shakhtar Donetsk | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Sep | Real Madrid CF | H | 0–3 | L |
| 03 Sep | Rangers FC | H | 4–0 | W |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and RB Leipzig launch into their encounter with Celtic FC.
- 5' Xaver Schlager has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 13' Janis Blaswich is replacing Peter Gulacsi for the RB Leipzig side.
- 18' A goal from the France international Christopher Nkunku! He fires home on 18 to make it 1-0!
- 23' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 27' A stunning finish from Christopher Nkunku — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 32' RB Leipzig have won 719 goals from 513 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 37' Another substitution for Celtic FC to replace Callum McGregor by Oliver Abildgaard on 37 minute.
- 42' RB Leipzig is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 47' Scotland international James Forrest has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 48' What a strike from Jota! The score is 2-1.
- 53' Both keepers have barely been tested. RB Leipzig and Celtic FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 54' The referee shows RB Leipzig player a Yellow card on 54.
- 59' Controversy at the stadium! Matt O'Riley argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 60' It’s a booking for Celtic FC player. Matt O'Riley gets a Yellow card.
- 61' GOAL! Dominik Szoboszlai scores on 61.
- 64' The Portugal Andre Silva breaks the deadlock on 64 minutes. 4-1!
- 69' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 71' Emil Forsberg is ready to make an impact after coming on for Timo Werner at the 71 minute mark.
- 75' Time for substitution for Celtic FC. Daizen Maeda is replaced by James Forrest.
- 77' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Andre Silva makes it 5-1.
- 81' Marcel Halstenberg has so much to prove this time. He replaces David Raum on 81 minute.
- 82' Dominik Szoboszlai makes way for Yussuf Poulsen at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from RB Leipzig.
- 87' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ange Postecoglou might look to freshen things up shortly.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Celtic FC.
Lineups
RB Leipzig Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
-
11
Timo Werner ↓ Emil Forsberg 71'
-
1
Peter Gulacsi ↓ Janis Blaswich 13'
- 4
-
44
Kevin Kampl ↓ Amadou Haidara 71'
-
22
David Raum ↓ Marcel Halstenberg 81'
- 19
- 24
- 17
- 2
- 32
Bench
-
21
Janis Blaswich ↑ 13'
- 39
- 37
-
9
Yussuf Poulsen ↑ 82'
-
10
Emil Forsberg ↑ 71'
-
23
Marcel Halstenberg ↑ 81'
-
8
Amadou Haidara ↑ 71'
- 38
Coach
Marco Rose
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 33
- 42
- 8
- 3
- 88
- 17
-
38
Daizen Maeda ↓ James Forrest 75'
- 57
-
41
Reo Hatate ↓ James McCarthy 82'
- 6
Bench
-
16
James McCarthy ↑ 82'
-
9
Sead Haksabanovic ↑ 75'
-
49
James Forrest ↑ 75'
- 29
- 56
-
7
Giorgos Giakoumakis ↑ 82'
- 31
- 25
- 35
-
28
Oliver Abildgaard ↑ 37'
Coach
Ange Postecoglou
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andre Silva | 2 |
| Nicolas Kuhn | 2 |
| Christopher Nkunku | 2 |
| Dominik Szoboszlai | 1 |
| Timo Werner | 1 |
| Emil Forsberg | 1 |
| Bruma | 1 |
| Reo Hatate | 1 |
Head to Head
RB Leipzig Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.87
RB Leipzig xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
RB Leipzig to win 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: RB Leipzig win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.87
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
RB Leipzig or Draw
80%
Draw or Celtic FC
44%
RB Leipzig or Celtic FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: RB Leipzig win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
1 – 0
9.9%
2 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
7.5%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
5.9%
1 – 2
5.1%
0 – 1
4.8%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 2
3.1%
4 – 1
2.8%
Asian Handicap — RB Leipzig
| Handicap | RB Leipzig covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 17% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 23% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
RB Leipzig keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.