CELTIC fans are loving Ange Postecoglou’s free-flowing football but the acid test of his attacking philosophy comes tonight against AZ Alkmaar.
The Hoops have been breathtaking going forward in the last four games against Jablonec, Dundee and Hearts, racking up 16 goals.
But they also remain suspect at the back, with the Jambos scoring twice from just a handful of attacks.
Alkmaar are a step up in class but Grosvenor still make the Dutch side 9/4 outsiders for a Parkhead win, with Celtic 26/25 and the draw 13/5.
Going for goals has paid off for me in recent Hoops clashes and looks a good strategy so long as Postecoglou remains in charge.
The bookies have now cottoned on though so BTTS is a best 16/25 with Grosvenor Sport tonight, with over 2.5 goals just 3/4.
Backing over 1.5 first-half goals paid off for me in Sunday’s cup tie and a repeat tonight pays 6/4.
Red-hot Kyogo Furuhashi seems to get at least two great chances every game so he looks overpriced at 6/4 for anytime scorer.
Alkmaar kicked off their season with a disappointing 1-0 loss at Waalwijk but smashed 75 goals in last season’s Eredivisie.
Teun Koopmeiners hit 15 from midfield and should start at Parkhead after coming off the bench against Waalwijk. He’s 31/10 for a goal and a whopping 8/1 for an assist which looks great value.
Rangers’ conquerors Malmo face Ludogorets in Sweden tonight and I fancy BTTS which pays 21/20 at Grosvenor Sport.
The pick of the Champions League play-offs sees Benfica host PSV and it could pay to back over 2.5 goals at 10/11 with the same firm.
Super single: Over 2.5 goals at Parkhead - 11/13
Long shot: Teun Koopmeiners assist - 8/1
Bet builder: Combining BTTS (yes) with over 2.5 goals in Benfica v PSV pays 105/100 with Grosvenor Sport.
