Thursday evening, from 18:00, AIK Solna meets Celtic Glasgow, after the white-greens won their first home game, score 2-0. We are in the UEFA Europa League play-off, and in the duel at Friends Arena we will bet on the number of goals scored.
Without Ekstrand and Nyholm, the hosts hope to return the score from Scotland. Celtic has imposed itself without great emotions in front of their fans, but it is known that Neil Lennon’s team has better performances at home. Used to disappoint in European cups in recent years, Celtic can no longer afford to take the wrong steps and will try a perfect defense in Stockholm. From the camp visitors will not be able to play Arzani, Dembele, Eboue, Hendry and Rogic, and goalkeeper Bain is uncertain.
In the tour, Celtic won thanks to the goals scored after the break of Forrest (’48) and Edouard (’73). The Swedes tried to resist, but were almost non-existent on the offensive (4 sutures at the gate, one square). The corner report was 7-2 in favor of Celtic, who shot 16 times in the opponent’s goal! The difference in quality between the two clubs is undeniable, and this is seen in the results obtained internally by Thursday’s rivals.
AIK comes after a heavy “double” with Sheriff Tiraspol and after a disappointing failure with Kalmar, in the championship (1-2). But what is right, however, the previous round, AIK prevailed with 3-1 on the field of Ostersunds, in an excellent preparation match for the rematch with Celtic. The Scots come after victories with Motherwell (5-2), Dunfermline (2-1) and Hearts (3-1), and the chances of seeing a return match in Stockholm are quite small. Celtic is the best team!
PREDICTION: Both teams to score / YES @ 1,84
