Celtic v Beşiktaş Prediction
Verified 01/11/2026.
Celtic v Beşiktaş Betting Tips
Selections suggested by our editorial team
Celtic or draw
Our banker. Celtic or the draw lands 83% of the time on our numbers, and it covers the one real worry, which is Celtic's patchy recent form. At home they have lost just one of six league games, while Beşiktaş have won only one of five on the road in the Süper Lig.
Celtic to win
Celtic to win at 63% is the pick for punters who want a price. They score 2.5 per home match and concede 0.83, while Beşiktaş leak 1.8 per away game. Our model sees 2-1 as the likeliest score, so expect it to get tight late but with Celtic still ahead.
Over 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals comes in for both clubs about six times in ten: 58% of Celtic's matches and 60% of Beşiktaş's. Our predicted 2-1 lands it on the nose. Celtic fire in 20.9 shots a game and Vlahović has seven goals for the visitors, so goals at both ends make sense.
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Verified 01/11/2026.
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Celtic v Beşiktaş Recent Form
v Celtic2–0L v 
Dundee United2–2D
v Celtic1–2W v 
Celta de Vigo1–2L v 
Hearts7–1W
v Beşiktaş2–2D v 
İstanbul Başakşehir2–0W v 
Crystal Palace2–2D
v Beşiktaş2–0L
v Beşiktaş2–3WVerified 01/11/2026.
Celtic v Beşiktaş Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st to 5th not shown · 5 clubs | ||||||||||
| 6, Round of 16 | Union Saint-Gilloise | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | +7 | 7 | WDW |
| 7, Round of 16 | Juventus | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3 | +6 | 7 | WWD |
| 8, Round of 16 | BeşiktaşAway Beşiktaş is the away team in this article. | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 5 | +4 | 7 | WWD |
| 9, Knockout play-off | Sunderland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 7 | WWD |
| 10, Knockout play-off | AZ Alkmaar | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 6 | LWW |
| 11th to 32nd not shown · 22 clubs | ||||||||||
| 33 | Viktoria Plzeň | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | −5 | 0 | LLL |
| 34 | Olympique de Marseille | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | −5 | 0 | LLL |
| 35 | CelticHome Celtic is the home team in this article. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 | −6 | 0 | LLL |
| 36 | Ararat-Armenia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | −9 | 0 | LLL |
UEFA Europa League Table
Verified 01/11/2026.
Celtic v Beşiktaş Team News
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Alistair JohnstonA leg injury keeps the defender out, with Colby Donovan covering in our projected side.Verified 03/11Injury
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Ernest PokuVerified 03/11Injury
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Fabio MirettiA shoulder injury rules him out, though he had only 224 minutes this season.Verified 03/11Injury
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Milot RashicaNo EligibilityVerified 03/11Ineligible
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Can KeleşNo EligibilityVerified 03/11Ineligible
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Ümit AkdağServing a red card suspension, which thins out the Beşiktaş defensive options.Verified 03/11Suspended
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Orkun KökçüVerified 03/11Injury
Verified 03/11/2026.
Celtic and Beşiktaş Match Preview
Our soccer predictions for Celtic vs Beşiktaş in the Europa League favour the Scottish side. We predict Celtic will win 2-1, and our model gives them a 63% chance of success. The visitors only have a 17% chance, which puts little faith in Dušan Vlahović’s team.
However, Europa League betting is rarely straightforward, and the Scots are no longer in fine form. Celtic have won four of their six most recent home games. That includes a scoring average of 2.5 and conceding only 0.83 per game. Beşiktaş have struggled on the road, including three losses in five Süper Lig away games. The Turks average 1.2 goals scored and 1.8 conceded in these games.
Celtic started the season strongly but have been experiencing a wobble. They lost 2-0 at Falkirk last week and let an expectant home crowd down with a 1-2 defeat in Glasgow in the previous round to Celta Vigo. They arrive on Matchday 4 with two wins from five.
Beşiktaş is unbeaten in three, including a 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace. That means the visitors have momentum as they make the long journey from Istanbul. Football betting on the travelling side is risky at this stage of the competition, which is why we favour a double chance bet on the hosts to win or draw.
Both sides average 62% possession in their respective league games, but something will give on Thursday. The hosts take more shots, with 20.9 versus 16.7 per game. Celtic also win more corners, with 9.5 corners compared to 6.7. This is where over/under betting can come in handy.
Over 2.5 goals is our preferred bet, but it’s not guaranteed. Both clubs combine for an average over 2.5 goals in 59% of their matches. Over 1.5 is less rewarding at our online bookmaker, but it’s a winner 78% of the time when looking at both teams’ recent matches. While a goal fest is not exactly off the table, it’s not something we feel is worth betting on in this fixture.
Celtic are a fast-starting side with 63% of their goals coming before halftime. 7 of their 27 goals this season have come inside the first 15 minutes. If they score early, the odds will shorten across the board, as getting anything in Glasgow is hard work at the best of times. However, Beşiktaş score 40% of their goals after the hour mark. Live betting on a late away goal could be an astute pick.
The odds will favour the Scots, especially if they start with an early goal. However, we have seen the Glasgow-based side crumble before, including the 1-0 lead they blew against Celta in the previous Matchday. Anyone betting on this fixture should be cautious, as we still don’t know which side will take to the field for this mid-week clash under the lights. We predict a narrow home victory, but opting for cover in case of a draw might be the best bet.
Celtic v Beşiktaş Key Players
Season figures, 2026/2027.
Camilo Durán leads the competition with 7 goals and joint-leads on 5 assists, so we make him Celtic's go-to scorer.
Only Durán has scored more. Benjamin Nygren's 6 goals make him joint 2nd in the competition, giving Celtic two genuine threats.
Dušan Vlahović has scored 7 of Beşiktaş's 20 goals, and no teammate has more than 2. Stop him and the goals dry up.
The supply line rather than the finisher. Junior Olaitan's 3 assists are joint top at Beşiktaş alongside Orkun Kökçü, though he has scored once.
Verified 02/11/2026.
Celtic v Beşiktaş Goals Per Match
Goals scored and conceded per match. Celtic: Scottish Premiership · 2026/2027 season · 12 matches; Beşiktaş: Süper Lig · 2026/2027 season · 10 matches.
Verified 01/11/2026.
Celtic v Beşiktaş Goals by 15-Minute Period
Goals scored and conceded by period · shared scale across both panels.
Sample: Celtic, Scottish Premiership · 2026/2027 season · 12 matches; Beşiktaş, Süper Lig · 2026/2027 season · 10 matches.
Verified 01/11/2026.
Celtic v Beşiktaş Shots and Possession
Attacking volume, efficiency and control of possession.
Sample: Celtic, Scottish Premiership · 2026/2027 season · 12 matches; Beşiktaş, Süper Lig · 2026/2027 season · 10 matches.
Verified 01/11/2026.
Celtic v Beşiktaş Goal Lines and Both Teams to Score
Probability of clearing each goal line and of both teams scoring.
| Line | Celtic | Beşiktaş | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 75% | 80% | 78% |
| 2.5 | 58% | 60% | 59% |
| 3.5 | 25% | 30% | 28% |
| Both teams score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
Sample: Celtic, Scottish Premiership · 2026/2027 season · 12 matches; Beşiktaş, Süper Lig · 2026/2027 season · 10 matches.
Verified 01/11/2026.
Celtic v Beşiktaş Discipline and Set Pieces
Match friction and corner volume, measured per match.
Sample: Celtic, Scottish Premiership · 2026/2027 season · 12 matches; Beşiktaş, Süper Lig · 2026/2027 season · 10 matches.
Verified 01/11/2026.
Celtic v Beşiktaş Runs and Trends
Numbers that capture each club's current form.
Sample: Celtic, Scottish Premiership · 2026/2027 season · 12 matches; Beşiktaş, Süper Lig · 2026/2027 season · 10 matches.
Verified 01/11/2026.
UEFA Europa League Fixtures
4 Wednesday November
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Olympiacos15:30Preview5 Thursday November
v 
Omonia17:45Preview
v 
Ferencváros17:45Preview v Hoffenheim17:45Preview
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Viktoria Plzeň17:45Preview
v 
Jagiellonia17:45Preview
v 
Bournemouth17:45Preview
v 
Lyon17:45Preview
v 
Salzburg17:45Preview
v 
Juventus20:00Preview
v 
Ararat-Armenia20:00Preview
v 
Dinamo Zagreb20:00Preview
v 
Celje20:00Preview v 
Union SG20:00Preview
v 
Lech Poznań20:00Preview
v 
Marseille20:00
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OFI Crete20:00PreviewCeltic v Beşiktaş Frequently Asked Questions
Celtic v Beşiktaş kicks off on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 20:00 (Ireland Time) at Celtic Park, in the league phase, Matchday 4 of the UEFA Europa League.
The fixture is live on RTÉ and Premier Sports 1 and TNT Sports 3.
Our prediction is a Celtic win, with 2-1 the likeliest score. Our model gives them 63% against 17% for Beşiktaş, with 20% on the draw, and Celtic or the draw comes in at 83%.
Celtic lose only Alistair Johnston to a leg injury. Beşiktaş are missing six: Ernest Poku, Fabio Miretti, and Orkun Kökçü are injured, while Milot Rashica, Can Keleş and Ümit Akdağ are all suspended.
Our 2-1 call means three goals. Both clubs clear 2.5 goals in around six of every ten matches, 59% on average, and over 1.5 lands 78% of the time. Over 3.5 is far less likely at 28%.
