Celtic 1-0 BSC Young Boys

Current streaks

Recent form

Celtic

Celtic have shown strong form recently, despite a heavy 3-0 loss to rivals Rangers at the start of the year. They've bounced back impressively, going unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions, including a run of three consecutive league victories. The Hoops have been particularly prolific in front of goal, netting 14 times in their last six outings, with an impressive average of 2.33 goals per game. Notably, 83% of Celtic's recent matches have seen over 2.5 goals, indicating high-scoring affairs. Their 3-3 draw with Dundee was a particularly thrilling encounter, showcasing both their attacking prowess and defensive vulnerabilities. Despite conceding in half of their recent matches, Celtic have managed two clean sheets, demonstrating their ability to tighten up at the back when needed.

BSC Young Boys

BSC Young Boys are currently enjoying a rich vein of form, having won four of their last six matches across all competitions. Their attacking prowess has been particularly impressive, with the team netting a remarkable 16 goals in these six games, averaging 2.67 goals per match. A standout performance came in their recent friendly against Biel-Bienne, where Young Boys ran riot with a 6-0 victory. Despite their goalscoring exploits, the team have also shown defensive solidity, keeping two clean sheets in this period. The high-scoring nature of their matches is evident, with 83% of their games seeing over 2.5 goals. Young Boys have been involved in some thrilling encounters, with both teams scoring in two-thirds of their recent fixtures. Their only setback in this run was a narrow 2-1 defeat to Hannover 96 in a friendly, but they quickly bounced back with two consecutive wins, showcasing their resilience and ability to respond positively to adversity.

Recent home/away form

Celtic

Celtic have been in formidable form at home, enjoying an impressive five-match winning streak across all competitions. Their attacking prowess has been particularly noteworthy, with the Hoops netting a remarkable 18 goals in their last six home fixtures, averaging a hefty 3 goals per game. Defensively, they've been equally solid, conceding only 4 goals and keeping 4 clean sheets during this period. The team's goal-scoring prowess is further highlighted by the fact that 83% of these matches have seen over 2.5 goals. Celtic's dominance at home is perhaps best exemplified by their recent run of high-scoring victories, including back-to-back 4-0 thrashings of ST Johnstone and Motherwell in the Premiership. The only blemish on their recent home record came in a thrilling 3-3 draw against rivals Rangers in the League Cup, which stands out as the highest-scoring game in this run.

BSC Young Boys

BSC Young Boys have been struggling in their recent away matches, with a concerning run of form that includes only one win in their last six outings. The Swiss side have been particularly vulnerable defensively, conceding a worrying 11 goals in these six games, averaging 1.83 goals conceded per match. Their most recent away fixture against VfB Stuttgart in the Champions League saw a heavy 5-1 defeat, highlighting their defensive frailties. Despite managing two clean sheets during this period, Young Boys have failed to score in two of their six away games, contributing to their negative goal difference of -6. The team's ability to find the back of the net has been limited, with just 0.83 goals scored per game on average. Interestingly, both teams have scored in 67% of these matches, suggesting that while Young Boys are struggling to keep clean sheets, they are still posing some offensive threat in most games.