Feyenoord host Celtic at De Kuip in a crucial Europa League clash, with both sides sitting in the bottom third of the table and desperate for a win to revive their European hopes.
Feyenoord vs Celtic Form and Head to Head
Feyenoord suffered a 2-4 defeat in their last match at home against NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie. The Stadionclub's recent form has been inconsistent, with a mix of results including a 2-1 away win against Go Ahead Eagles and a 2-0 home win against Stuttgart in the Europa League.
Celtic secured a narrow 0-1 victory in their last match away at St. Mirren in the Premiership. However, their overall form has been patchy, including a heavy 4-0 home win against Kilmarnock and a 3-1 away defeat to FC Midtjylland in the Europa League.
The fact that both teams are positioned dangerously close to elimination highlights the importance of this match for their Europa League ambitions. The previous meeting between these two sides saw Celtic emerge victorious with a 2-1 win at home in the Champions League back in December 2023.
Across the last three encounters, Celtic have won twice, while Feyenoord have claimed one victory. The fixture carries echoes of history. These clubs met in the 1970 European Cup final, a match Feyenoord won 2-1 after extra time to claim their one and only title in the competition.
Feyenoord vs Celtic Team News
Feyenoord are dealing with a lengthy injury list. Beelen is out with a broken leg, while Trauner is sidelined with Achilles tendon problems. Larin, ’t Zand, Bos, Jeng, Moder and In-Beom are also unavailable due to various injuries.
Celtic also have several key players missing. Jota is ruled out following cruciate ligament surgery. Iheanacho, Carter-Vickers, Saracchi and Johnston are also sidelined with injuries.
Feyenoord vs Celtic Predicted Lineups
Feyenoord (4-2-3-1): Wellenreuther; Smal, Ahmedhodzic, Watanabe, Nieuwkoop; Valente, Timber; Sauer, Steijn, Moussa; Ueda
Celtic (4-3-3): Schmeichel; Tierney, Scales, Trusty, Ralston; Hatate, McGregor, Engels; Tounekti, Kenny, Maeda
Who is the betting favourite in Feyenoord vs Celtic?
Most bookmakers have Feyenoord marked as the strong favourites, with the best price available at 8/11. Celtic’s poor away record in Europe places them as clear underdogs heading into tonight’s showdown.
| Winner | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Feyenoord | 8/11 | QuinnBet |
| Celtic | 18/5 | Betfred |
| Draw | 17/5 | BetMGM UK |
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Feyenoord vs Celtic Match Prediction
Feyenoord's strengths lie in their ball progression and width, although injuries have significantly reduced their attacking depth. The home side will need to improve their defensive cohesion, while Celtic need fluency to return in the final third.
Despite their mixed form, Feyenoord's home advantage and the fact that they have a better average rating (6.54) than Celtic (6.52) in the tournament could give them the edge. I predict a 2-1 victory for Feyenoord.
Prediction: Feyenoord 2-1 Celtic
Feyenoord vs Celtic Player Stat Trends
Liam Scales has been carded in 2 out of 3 games.
Sem Steijn has been carded in 2 out of 3 games.
Benjamin Nygren has won 2+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 games.
Kieran Tierney has made over 2.5 tackles in 3 out of 4 games.
Anis Hadj Moussa has a shot on target in 3 out of 4 games.
Benjamin Nygren has attempted 2.5+ shots in 4 Europa League games this season.
Feyenoord vs Celtic Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder tip for Feyenoord vs Celtic is 7.65/1. The best price when publishing is with Paddy Power, whilst the odds are 7.33/1 on Skybet. To find the best prices on your bet builders visit our dedicated Bet Builder Hub.
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