Olise has been one of Bayern Munich’s standout players this season, the former Crystal Palace man has registered 5 goal contributions across his 8 appearances in the Champions League, while averaging 1.17 shots on target per 90.

Bayern have been incredibly dangerous as an attacking force in the Champions League this season, Vincent Kompany’s men are averaging 8.6 shots on target per game in Europe – no side is having more on attempts on goal per game.

With such a strong attacking record, it’s quite strange to see Bayern in this situation where they require a playoff to progress through to the knockout stages. They should continue to find attacking joy against a Celtic side that has shown an improvement in Europe this season, but stopping Bayern’s incredible frontline should prove a step too far.

Idah scored a brace from 3 shots in Celtic’s 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa in the final round of league stage fixtures, he’s kicked on from that game to find the back of the net in each of his last 2 Scottish Premiership games. He’s had at least 2 shots in 4 of his last 5 appearances in all competitions, including having 2 shots in just 15 minutes in the Champions League against Young Boys.

Idah is averaging 3.35 shots per 90 across his 8 Champions League appearances this season, a record that has produced 3 goals. He’s also averaging 3.90 shots per 90 across his 22 Scottish Premiership appearances this season. Idah is consistently coming in over this line both domestically and in Europe.

Bayern can be got at, Celtic will want to avoid going to the Allianz Arena with too much work to do and may have to score themselves at Celtic Park to keep the tie alive going into the second leg. Bayern have conceded at least 8 shots in each of their last 2 Champions League games suggesting that there will be opportunities for Idah and others to take aim at goal.

Celtic have had 4+ corners in each of their last 5 games in the Champions League. Set pieces could prove a viable route to goal, with open play options likely to be limited to moments on the transition against a Bayern Munich side expected to dominate proceedings.

Overall, Celtic have had 51 corners across their 8 Champions League games so far this campaign (6.3 per game). This is a high average and indicates that Celtic can get attacking joy against their opponents, Celtic managed 4 corners in their game against Aston Villa and recorded 7 in their last game at Celtic Park in the Champions League.

Whilst Bayern Munich are a step up in opposition to recent sides Celtic have faced the competition, they are still vulnerable to the transition, which should lead to Celtic winning at least 3 corners, this is aided by the fact that Brendan Rodgers’ side are on home ground so carry some of the responsibility of taking the game to the German side, who will know they have a serious advantage in the second leg.

It’s hard to look past Bayern’s attacking players here, they’re one of the most dangerous sides in the competition in front of goal with the likes of Kane, Olise and Musiala all able to cause serious damage to a Celtic side that has already lost to German opposition in the Champions League this season – losing 7-1 to Dortmund back in October.

Aside from that result, Celtic have been pretty steady in the Champions League this campaign which is a change from the struggles they’ve had in recent seasons in Europe which often involved group stage exits. However, Bayern have won each of their last 4 games across all competitions and only missed out on direct progression to the knockout stages by 1 point.

Bayern can overpower Celtic here with their considerable firepower, the attacking line should have too much for Brendan Rodgers’ side who will do well to keep the scoreline down in attempting to have something to take to the Allianz Arena.

Harry Kane has really found form in recent weeks after a small inconsistent spell following the winter break, he’s scored in each of his last 4 games across all competitions, managing 6 goals overall across these fixtures.

He’s been reliable for Bayern Munich in the Champions League this season by registering 7 goal contributions across his 7 appearances in the competition (6 goals, 1 assist).

Bayern find the back of the net with ease when everything clicks into place for Vincent Kompany’s side, who encourages them to be on the front foot at all times. Their goal power isn’t as devastating away from home but they should still have enough to find a few goals at Celtic Park, with Kane the form player that can make a difference.

The best word to describe Upamencano is clumsy, the centre back is often caught out of position and has to make tactical fouls as a result to stop the opposition having a direct path to goal, as he’s often the last man at the base of Bayern’s build up.

He’s picked up 5 yellow cards across his 18 Bundesliga appearances, which is the second highest total in the Bayern squad.

Upamencano will be up against Adam Idah who isn’t the biggest foul threat on his own, but Upamencano will have to manage moments of transition when Celtic can get the ball forward quickly, this is something he’s struggled with at times already this season and a situation that could result in him being shown a card in this encounter.

Jota’s return to Celtic has brought plenty of excitement to Celtic Park, the previous fan favourite is expected to line up in the starting 11 for just the second time since re-signing from French club, Rennes.

Jota has already managed 3 successful dribbles across his 87 minutes of football in the Scottish Premiership this campaign, he also averaged 1.09 successful dribbles per 90 across his 9 appearances with Rennes this season. These numbers suggest that Jota likes to travel with the ball, a playing style which naturally invites fouls. This theory is supported by the fact that Celtic will have to be patient in this game and will likely only get their opportunities on the counter attack, where Jota is more likely to be fouled with the game stretched.

Jota will be up against Sacha Boey who is quite an aggressive fullback as evidenced by his 1.03 fouls committed per 90 average in the Champions League this season. Celtic won’t have many weak points to target here, but the wide areas could offer an avenue to goal with Alphonso Davies expected to miss this game on the opposite side.

McGregor is in for a busy evening against Jamal Musiala who is averaging 2.12 fouls won per 90 across his 8 appearances in the Champions League this season.

McGregor is averaging 0.88 fouls committed per 90 in the Champions League this season, this record may not appear standout but it is a significant increase on his 0.37 average in the Scottish Premiership, which suggests that his defensive workload is increased in the Champions League.

Celtic are averaging 9.9 fouls committed per game in the Champions League this campaign, this is a total we can expect to rise here with the away side likely to have the majority of the ball.