Is Celtic vs Bayern Munich on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Champions League fixture | OneFootball

Celtic’s performances through the league phase of the Champions League ensured they qualified for the play-off round and have a shot at reaching the last 16.

Brendan Rodgers’ team won three and drew three of their eight league games to finish 21st in the table, ahead of Manchester City, and set up a clash with the Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich.

Since a 4-2 loss to Aston Villa in their final league phase match, the Hoops have won all three of their fixtures notching up 14 goals and conceding just once. They are in decent form but Bayern will be their biggest test of the season so far.

Vincent Kompany’s side finished 12th, one point outside the automatic last-16 berths, and will want to continue their run in the competition. Bayern are top of their domestic league with a lead of eight points which gives them leeway to field a strong team for this encounter.

The Champions League play-off first leg between Celtic and Bayern Munich is due to kick off at 8pm GMT on Wednesday 12 February at Celtic Park.

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 2 with coverage beginning at 7pm. Subscribers can also stream the match live on Discovery+.

Team news

Daizen Maeda, who has scored six goals in his last three games, is available for the first leg after his suspension was reduced from two Champions League games to one. The Japanese forward missed Celtic’s last match following his red card against Young Boys in the league phase.

James Forrest also remains out with a foot injury he picked up against Rangers in December.

For Bayern, goalkeeper Daniel Peretz remains on the sidelines while the likes of Alphonso Davies, Hiroki Ito, Joao Palhinha and Serge Gnabry are set to be assessed before the match in Scotland.

Celtic XI: Schmeichel; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Taylor; McGregor, Engels, Hatate; Kuhn, Maeda, Jota

Bayern Munich XI: Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, Guerreiro; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Musiala, Sane; Kane

Odds

Celtic to win - 11/2

Draw - 16/5

Bayern Munich to win - 3/10

Bayern Munich are the massive favourites to win this one and they should get the job done. Vincent Kompany may decide to go all out and try to settle the tie in the first leg with the knowledge that Bayern play the second leg at home and can rectify any slip ups. Celtic face a big test but if they can score they may be able to force an upset as Bayern’s European form hasn’t been fantastic this season.