THE Opta supercomputer has revised its predictions in the wake of Celtic's 3-1 dismissal of RB Leipzig on Tuesday night. And the good news for Brendan Rodgers - and all Hoops fans - is it now gives them a 40.8% chance of qualifying for the last 16 of the tournament.
3 =Celtic captain Callum McGregor was imperious on a big win for the Hoops Credit: PA 3 The Champions League trophy Credit: EPA That's almost doubled from the 21.1% that was beside their name at the start of the tournament. And in the supercomputer's predicted points totals - calculated BEFORE last night's matches - they're now slated to finish 16TH overall when all is said and done.
The Hoops might just have designs on finishing higher up than that, though - with winnable home matches ahead against Club Brugge and Young Boys, while Zagreb and Aston Villa await on the road. Unless you can finish in the top eight and qualify directly, teams finishing in the spots from ninth to 24th all go into a two-legged play-off round. Read More Football Stories CROCK SHOCK Rangers rocked by huge injury blow as Lawrence faces SIX weeks on the sidelines PREVIEW Olympiacos v Rangers: Best free Europa League betting tips, odds and predictions And in the current table - AFTER last night's matches - Celtic currently sit 15th.
That's a creditable position but the bad news is that they would face Champions Real Madrid in the next round. They currently sit 18th in the table. And things wouldn't be that much easier on current form were t.
