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Celtic are heavy favourites to progress, but the Hoops have already shown this season they’re not taking any cup tie lightly after a dominant start in the competition.
Falkirk arrive with confidence of their own, having made a strong start to their league campaign and boasting a fearless approach under John McGlynn. While the step up in class will be huge, they’ll see this as an opportunity to test themselves against the best – and maybe, just maybe, cause a scare.
Celtic – Falkirk, Friday, 7:45 pm
Celtic v Falkirk tips
• Celtic to win & over 3.5 goals (most booking points) – 21/20 with Bet365
• Daizen Maeda to score anytime – 61/100 with Bet365
• Both teams to score (most booking points) – 21/20 with Bet365
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Celtic to win & over 3.5 goals
Celtic have been ruthless at home in the early stages of cup competitions under Rodgers, often killing games off before the hour mark.
With their attacking depth including Adam Idah, Daizen Maeda, and Benjamin Nygren, they’re capable of racking up big scorelines.
Falkirk play an open style in the Championship, which could leave them exposed against this level of quality. Backing Celtic to win comfortably while clearing the 3.5 goals line at odds of 21/20 on Bet365 covers the likelihood of a high-scoring rout.
Tip: Celtic to win & over 3.5 goals @21/20
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Celtic beat Falkirk and at least four goals are scored in the match.
Daizen Maeda to score anytime
Daizen Maeda has proven to be one of Celtic’s main men up front. Last season he not only bagged 33 goals across all competitions but also became the first Celtic player since Larsson to score at least once in eight straight home starts.
He’s lethal through the middle or drifting wide, and with Celtic playing at home and expected to score plenty, you can count on the Japanese star.
If Rodgers gives the 27-year-old the nod up front, Maeda to score anytime at 61/100 on Bet365 is a good call with plenty of value.
Tip: Daizen Maeda to score anytime@61/100
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Daizen Maeda scores against Falkirk.
Both teams to score
While Celtic’s defensive record is strong, cup ties against ambitious lower-league sides can throw up surprises.
Falkirk have scored in every competitive game this season and won’t come to Glasgow to just park the bus. When the two sides met last year in the League Cup, Falkirk scored two goals despite losing and are likely to repeat that.
If they can catch Celtic slightly over-committed, a consolation goal isn’t out of the question. With Celtic playing Champions League qualifiers just a few days after, rotation is likely making both teams to score at 21/20 odds on Bet365 an attractive offer.
Tip: Both teams to score@21/20
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Celtic and Falkirk score at least a goal each.
Celtic vs Falkirk odds
• Celtic – 7/50 with Bet365
• Draw – 6/1 with Bet365
• Falkirk – 16/1 with Bet365
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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