CELTIC PRICED AT 8/1 TO QUALIFY AGAINST BRAGA
The Scottish side have it all to do today against Braga as they must overturn a hefty margin in order to ensure their progression through to the next stage of the 2010/11 Champions League qualifiers.
Celtic vs Braga 2nd leg is going to be interesting because Celtic might actually feel emboldened to go for this one, especially if they notch an early goal or two. They are the odds-on favourites to win this match and you can back them at a 1.8 price.
Braga's odds to win tonight are priced at 4.33 while the draw is trading at a 3.4 margin. In regards to the outright qualification, Celtic are trading at 9.0 while Braga are an ultra-slim 1.05.
The Hoops need to overcome a 3-0 margin from the previous leg although I don't really think it's absolutely beyond them. They cannot concede- that's the #1 factor here and their defense will need to remain as resolute as possible for the entire fixture. It will take a 3-0 margin to force extra-time and if they can score within the first 15 minutes of the match then it's game-on.
Celtic to win 3-0 and force extra-time pays out at 15.0 in the correct score markets while a 3-0 result is trading at 34.0. 5-0 to Celtic is a whopping 67.0.
If you think Celtic will at least make this one close, try backing them on a (-1.0) handicap at a 3.25 price. Braga (+1.0) are odds-on at 1.91.
There is definitely some money to be made in the total goals market as over 2.5 is priced at 1.8 while over 3.5 is trading at 3.0. Celtic need to get up front and create chances so I think they'll either pull it off or fail spectacularly.
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