Celtic can keep their qualification hopes alive with Rosenborg victory

Europa League | Group B
BT Sport 3, 5.55pm Thursday

Celtic have battled back from a slow start to the Europa League and they can keep their knockout stage qualification hopes alive by beating basement boys Rosenborg in Trondheim.

There has been a big gamble on the Bhoys and with good reason because their opponents are pointless after four games and preparing to send out an understrength team.

Rosenborg were crowned Norwegian champions earlier this month and are focusing on completing a domestic double by beating Stromsgodset in Sunday's Norwegian Cup final.

Celtic are also just three days away from a final – they take on Aberdeen in the Betfred Cup showpiece on Sunday – but their top priority is to try to extend their European adventure into 2019.

They have been well backed but still look a rock-solid wager.

Recommendation
Celtic
3pts 7-12 188Bet

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Team news
Rosenborg
Wholesale changes are expected with interim head coach Rini Coolen admitting that Sunday's Norwegian Cup final will take priority. No fresh injuries are reported.

Celtic
Kieran Tierney has recovered from the hamstring strain which caused his withdrawal from the Scotland squad. Scott Brown is back in full training and could be involved for the first time since October.

Key stat
Celtic have won seven of their last nine matches.

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