Celts will need to pray for a point; The ODDS FELLOW.

Byline: By CHRS HUICHEON

CELTIC will be looking for a minor miracle when they face European champions Manchester United at Old Trafford on Tuesday night.

The Parkhead club have yet to taste victory in 16 Champions League matches away from home - 15 of which have ended in defeat.

And with the reigning Premiership champs ominously starting to find form, Sir Alex Ferguson's men are overwhelming favourites at 3/10 with Jaxx.com.

Celtic are a massive 11/1 (Partybets) to stun the Reds and put paid to their horrible fortune on the road.

Meanwhile a draw, chalked up by Canbet at 4/1, would still be a fantastic result for Gordon Strachan's troops as they look to prolong their European campaign.

The Parkhead men's struggle for goals on the continent, however, suggests a goalless stalemate (14/1, Sportingbet) is the best they can hope for.

It's hard to see past a United triumph when they boast firepower such as Dimitar Berbatov and Cristiano Ronaldo.

So it isn't surprising the favoured correct score punt is Jaxx.com's 11/2 for the Premiership side to find the net twice without reply.

Celts, who have been resilient defensively at times in Europe, have a chance of keeping the home side at bay early on.

And Hoops supporters shouldn't fear a flutter at even money with bet365 on the opening goal to arrive after the 27th minute.

It also isn't out of the question for the first half to end with honours even, which Betdaq offer at 9/5.

For the optimistic sections of the Parkhead faithful, Strach's boys are 5/2 (bet365) to come out on top in the handicaps where they are given a goal start.

Although a more likely outcome at a similar price is a Manchester United to win by a one-goal margin - on offer with Blue Square at 12/5.