Celtic vs Lazio betting tips, best odds and preview for Champions League showdown
IF Celtic have any ambitions of getting out their Champions League group, three points is a must against Lazio on Wednesday night.
It's a massive occasion for the home side under the Parkhead lights, so we at SunSport have asked our betting experts to preview the contest and select their best bets, tips and sign-up bonuses for the showdown.
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Celtic vs Lazio
Celtic actually started their first Champions League game well away to Feyenoord - before a string of errors saw them lose their opener.
Joe Hart made a mess of a free kick right on half time to give the Dutch the lead before Celts saw TWO men sent off in the second period.
With an Atletico Madrid double header to come, the Hoops need a big result here against a toiling Lazio side if they've any chance of getting out this group.
Brendan Rodgers will have pinpointed the home games and knows this one is one they can't afford to slip up in.
The visitors make their way to Glasgow in 15TH place in Serie A with just seven points from seven games as they hit crisis mode.
Maurizio Sarri's men started with a positive 1-1 draw at home to Atletico last time out and they too will have earmarked this game as a must-win in their own pursuit of knockout football in this tournament.
Celtic vs Lazio odds
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Celtic vs Lazio betting tips
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Celtic will be driven on by a raucous fan base who will be feeling good about themselves just now.
The hosts know it's a must win and they must start quick.
They created chances at Feyenoord with a quick start and it'll be the same here.
All that's needing done is putting the ball in the back of the net and against a Lazio side low in confidence, I can see that happening.
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He's been the standout performer in Scotland so far this season and Celtic will need him here.
His late goal at Fir Park on Saturday highlighting how key his role is in that Celtic midfield, after some question marks over his future in the summer.
Penned a new deal and will be keen to add a Champions League goal to his stellar start to the campaign.
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