Celtic vs Celta Vigo Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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Two pointless Europa League sides meet at Celtic Park, and our Celtic vs Celta Vigo prediction starts with two defenses that have been anything but stubborn.

Celtic opened their European campaign with losses to Ferencváros and Benfica, though a rout of Hearts over the weekend suggests the attack is still very much alive.

Celta Vigo arrive in the same hole after defeats to Omonia and Juventus. A domestic win over Alavés helped, but injuries have stripped their attack of real depth.

The stakes are simple, since both sides badly need a first point. Their previous meetings finished a win apiece with no ties, so history offers no tiebreaker.

Celtic vs Celta Vigo Recent Results

Celtic answered their European woes with a 7-1 thrashing of title rivals Hearts over the weekend. Europe is a different story. A heavy loss away to Benfica stretched their continental losing run to three games, and the defense has been carved open throughout. Camilo Durán scored that night and remains the hosts' clearest attacking outlet.

Celta Vigo carry some domestic momentum too after a 2-1 win over Alavés, but their European campaign has gone sideways. A loss away to Omonia was followed by a home defeat to Juventus, leaving Claudio Giráldez's side without a point. Hugo Álvarez scored against Juventus and is their only Europa League scorer so far.

Celtic vs Celta Vigo Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Celtic: Cameron Carter-Vickers (Injured/out), Alistair Johnston (Injured/out), Yang Hyun-Jun (Injured/out)

Celta Vigo: Borja Iglesias (Injured/out), Pablo Durán (Injured/out), Carl Starfelt (Injured/out), Jones El-Abdellaoui (Injured/out), Miguel Román (Injured/out)

Celtic

The Celtic vs Celta Vigo lineups start with a problem for the hosts. Martin O'Neill is without Cameron Carter-Vickers, Yang Hyun-Jun and Alistair Johnston, which leaves Celtic thin in defense and out wide. Callum McGregor and Mika Baur should anchor midfield, with Baur one of Celtic's two Europa League scorers this season. Camilo Durán has scored in each of Celtic's last three games and is the main threat behind Kasper Høgh.

Celta Vigo

Claudio Giráldez is without Pablo Durán, Carl Starfelt, Jones El-Abdellaoui, Miguel Román and Borja Iglesias, and losing Iglesias in particular thins out the attack. Expect a five-man defense in front of Ionuț Radu, sitting deep and waiting for Celtic turnovers. Ferran Jutglà leads the line, and the pressure is on him, as Celta have scored at most once in their last ten competitive away games.

Celtic vs Celta Vigo Predicted Lineup

Celtic

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: Viljami Sinisalo; Colby Donovan, Dane Murray, Auston Trusty, Kieran Tierney; Callum McGregor, Mika Baur; Camilo Durán, Oliver Sørensen, Sebastian Tounekti; Kasper Høgh

Celta Vigo

Formation: 5-4-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: Ionuț Radu; Javi Rueda, Yoel Lago, Javi Rodríguez, Marcos Alonso, Sergio Carreira; Hugo Álvarez, Aleix Febas, Ilaix Moriba, Williot Swedberg; Ferran Jutglà

Celtic vs Celta Vigo Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our prediction: Celta Vigo edge a tight, messy game with goals at both ends. The Celtic vs Celta Vigo betting odds have both sides at +175 (Polymarket), so this is close to a coin flip. The projections lean only slightly toward the visitors, giving Celta a 39% win probability, a hair above Celtic's. Durán gives Celtic enough to breach a deep back five. But a home defense that has leaked goals all through this European run, and is now missing Carter-Vickers, hands Celta enough openings to nick it.

Best Picks

Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Both sides are short of defenders and the model projects a high-scoring game. This Total Goals Over/Under play leads our Celtic vs Celta Vigo best picks. The projections put the total at 3.24 goals, and Celtic have shipped 12 goals in Europe during their current losing run, so there is little reason to expect a cagey night.

Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. Celtic's defensive injuries and Celta's attacking threat point to goals at both ends. This Both Teams To Score call gets a 64.32% probability, and the projections see both sides scoring at a similar clip. Celtic are without Carter-Vickers and Johnston at the back. Celta's dry spell on the road is the one real worry, but this Celtic defense is the right opponent to end it.

Celtic vs Celta Vigo Same Game Parlay

Our Celtic vs Celta Vigo same game parlay picks back Celta Vigo on the moneyline, Kasper Høgh to score anytime, both teams to score and Abdoulaye Faye to be shown a card.

Celta Vigo on the Moneyline carry the highest AI probability of the four legs, and Celtic's leaky back line gives the visitors a real opening at Celtic Park.

Kasper Høgh in the Anytime Goalscorer market leads the line for Celtic in the probable lineup, and his 33.47% AI probability fits a game projected to produce goals.

Yes in the Both Teams To Score market ties the parlay together. The Celta and Høgh legs already need goals at both ends, so this one fits naturally.

Abdoulaye Faye in the To Be Shown A Card market rounds it off with a 32.56% AI probability, a fair add in a game set to be stretched and open.

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Celtic vs Celta Vigo Talking Points

Celta Vigo bring roughly 3,000 traveling supporters, one of the largest European away followings in the club's history, and Claudio Giráldez has leaned into the occasion, calling Celtic Park "one of the best known stadiums in the world." He also labeled Celtic a "Champions League-level team," pointing to their wing play, and that is the battle to watch. Camilo Durán and Sebastian Tounekti will test a Celta back five built to sit deep, while Ferran Jutglà carries the visitors' hopes at the other end.

Celtic vs Celta Vigo Predictions FAQs

What are the probable lineups for Celtic vs Celta Vigo?

Celtic are probably set up in a 4-2-3-1 with Viljami Sinisalo in goal, while Celta Vigo are probably set up in a 5-4-1 with Ionuț Radu in goal. Celtic are without Cameron Carter-Vickers, Alistair Johnston and Yang Hyun-Jun.

What time is Celtic vs Celta Vigo?

The Thursday game kicks off at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT.

Where is Celtic vs Celta Vigo being played?

The game is being played at Celtic Park.

Where can I watch Celtic vs Celta Vigo?

The game is listed on TNT Sport 3 HD and TNT Sport Extra.

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