Our prediction: Celta Vigo win @ 2.57. Celtic have lost their last three European games and conceded 12 goals in them, while Celta Vigo arrive after a league win and have lost both Europa League games without a point. The Celtic vs Celta Vigo clash kicks off at Celtic Park in Glasgow on Thursday 22 October at 20:00 WAT (20:00 BST).
Prediction table
| Market | Our pick | Odds (1xBet) | Confidence |
| Match result | Celta Vigo win | 2.57 | 38% |
| Both teams to score | Yes | 1.61 | 58% |
| Total goals | Over 2.5 goals | ~1.80 | 53% |
| Best value bet / Matchplug Pick | Celta Vigo win | 2.57 | 38% |
Odds correct at time of writing, 22 October 2026. Prices marked ~ come from other bookmakers or odds-comparison sites, used where a live 1xBet price was not published.
Team news and form
Celtic lost 4-1 at Benfica in the Europa League and had lost their opener at home to Ferencváros, but they hit back at the weekend with a 7-1 win over Scottish title rivals Hearts at Celtic Park. A repeat looks unlikely here, as Martin O’Neill’s side have lost their last three European games, conceding 12 goals in them. They have not lost four consecutive European games in a season since 2017/18, and this season’s early exit to LASK in the Champions League play-offs is already part of that run. Celtic have lost three of their last four Europa League main-draw home games (W1).
Celta Vigo’s Europa League start has been poor, with defeats to Omonia and Juventus leaving them one of nine sides without a point. A 2-1 win over Alavés at the weekend lifted spirits after an underwhelming start to the La Liga season. Away from home they have lost their last two Europa League games, though they have not lost three straight away games in major European competition since October 2002. They are yet to win on the road in any competition this season (D4, L1).
Camilo Durán scored against Benfica and has been involved in seven goals in his last 12 major European appearances (G6, A1), with a goal in each of Celtic’s last three games. Celta’s Williot Swedberg has played only 96 minutes in the competition so far, but has committed a team-high five fouls and picked up two yellow cards. Cameron Carter-Vickers and Hyun-Jun Yang remain out for Celtic, while Pablo Durán and Borja Iglesias are absent for Celta, which weakens their attack.
Head-to-head – Previous meetings
- Celtic have hosted Celta Vigo once before and won 1-0
- Celta have lost both of their games on Scottish soil
- Both sides are pointless in the league phase, so neither can afford a cagey game
The history is limited, so we lean on current form, where Celtic’s defence is the bigger concern.
Why we’re backing it
Celtic’s defence is the case. They have conceded two or more in six of their last seven Europa League main-draw home games and 12 goals in their last three European matches, and they are missing Carter-Vickers at centre-back. Celta are no better on the road, but eight of their last ten Europa League league-phase games saw both teams score, which suggests they will find a goal here. At 2.57 on 1xBet, Celta are priced slightly shorter than Celtic at 2.74, and we see more value in the visitors, who have the better attack on paper. For more picks in this market, see our 1X2 predictions.
The risk is Celta’s away form. They have not scored more than once in any of their last ten competitive away games, have not won on the road this season, and Celtic have just scored seven. If Celta score only once, they need to keep a clean sheet to win. If you want cover, both teams to score at 1.61 is the safer route into the same story, and our draw predictions cover the stalemate.
Betting tips summary
- Safe pick: Both teams to score – Yes @ 1.61
- Value pick: Celta Vigo win @ 2.57 <- our recommended bet
- Long shot: Celta Vigo to win by two goals @ 7.60
Frequently asked questions
Who will win Celtic vs Celta Vigo? It is very tight. 1xBet’s prices of 2.74 for Celtic, 3.60 for the draw and 2.57 for Celta imply roughly 35%, 27% and 38% once the margin is removed. We back Celta for the value, at 38%.
What is the correct score prediction for Celtic vs Celta Vigo? 1-2 is our pick, as both teams are likely to score. See our correct score tips for more.
What time does Celtic vs Celta Vigo kick off? Thursday 22 October 2026 at 20:00 WAT (20:00 BST), at Celtic Park in Glasgow.
Will both teams score in Celtic vs Celta Vigo? Yes is our pick at 58% confidence. Eight of Celta’s last ten Europa League league-phase games saw both teams score, and Celtic have conceded two or more in six of their last seven home games in the competition.
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