Auchinleck Talbot vs Celtic Prediction & Betting Tips - Scottish Cup
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by Thobelani Moyo | in Football Predictions
A classic David-and-Goliath encounter headlines our screens this Sunday as Auchinleck Talbot and Celtic FC battle it out at Rugby Park in the fourth round of the Scottish FA Cup. Here's our match prediction.
Auchinleck Talbot are appearing in the fourth round of the Scottish FA Cup for the fourth time. Their last appearance at this stage was in 2022 when they succumbed to a 5-0 defeat against Heart of Midlothian.
Since that moment, the West of Scotland League Premier Division hosts have fallen short of the fourth round in the previous three editions — until now.
The Bot's began their campaign in the qualifying round, beating Haddington 4-0. After that, they had no trouble seeing off the threat of Cumnock Juniors (2-1), Gretna 2008 (3-1), and Dumbarton (4-0) in the following rounds.
Celtic are playing catch-up in the Scottish Premiership this season. The club entrusted Wilfried Nancy to lead them to greener pastures following Brendan Rodgers' dismissal.
However, Nancy's tenure proved disastrous for four weeks. He lost six of his eight games in charge (W2). Martin O'Neill is the man in charge at the moment, temporarily, and the ship has steadied.
The Bhoys have won two consecutive league games against Dundee United and Falkirk without conceding a goal. The 42-time Scottish Cup champions will want to build on this momentum and progress beyond the fourth round for the 20th consecutive time.
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Auchinleck Talbot v Celtic Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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90 | 13.5 | 1.02 |
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29 | 15 | 1.04 |
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29 | 15 | 1.04 |
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51 | 26 | 1.01 |
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35 | 15 | 1 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Auchinleck Talbot and Celtic?
Our prediction for the Auchinleck Talbot vs Celtic match is: less than 5.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 18/01/2026 between Auchinleck Talbot and Celtic in Scottish Cup :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 46.73% for a win of Auchinleck Talbot against Celtic with odds of 90 at Stake.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Auchinleck Talbot vs Celtic is 0.55% with odds of 40 at LSbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 52.72% chance ⭐ for a win of Celtic vs Auchinleck Talbot with odds of 1.04 at Melbet.
Auchinleck Talbot - Celtic Prediction and Best Odds:
| Auchinleck Talbot Celtic Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Celtic wins | 52.72% | 1.04 at Melbet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 75.06% | 1.07 at Shangrila |
| Both Team To Score | 52.38% | |
| Half-time / Full-time: Celtic/Celtic | 31.52% | 1.11 at LSbet |
Auchinleck Talbot vs Celtic Form
Auchinleck Talbot and Celtic Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Nov 2025 - Scottish Cup
25 Oct 2025 - Scottish Cup
26 Sept 2025 - Scottish Cup
26 Oct 2024 - Scottish Cup
28 Sept 2024 - Scottish Cup
20 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
3/5 (60%)
0/5 (0%)
2/5 (40%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Oct 2025 - Scottish Cup
26 Sept 2025 - Scottish Cup
26 Oct 2024 - Scottish Cup
20 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
14 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
3/3 (100%)
0/3 (0%)
0/3 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Nov 2025 - Scottish Cup
28 Sept 2024 - Scottish Cup
10 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Jan 2026 - Scottish Premiership
10 Jan 2026 - Scottish Premiership
3 Jan 2026 - Scottish Premiership
30 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
27 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
21 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Jan 2026 - Scottish Premiership
3 Jan 2026 - Scottish Premiership
21 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
11 Dec 2025 - Europa League
7 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
3 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Jan 2026 - Scottish Premiership
30 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
27 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
17 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
14 Dec 2025 - Scottish League Cup
30 Nov 2025 - Scottish Premiership
Auchinleck Talbot - Celtic Key Points
- Auchinleck Talbot have seen each of their last eight Scottish FA Cup matches end with under 5.5 goals.
- Celtic FC have seen each of their last four matches across all competitions end with under 5.5 goals.
- Auchinleck Talbot have conceded 0.66 goals per game in this season's Scottish FA Cup.
- Celtic FC have seen 16 of their last 17 away matches across all competitions end with under 5.5 goals.
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Our Auchinleck Talbot vs Celtic Prediction
Auchinleck Talbot have won their last four matches in the Scottish Cup. Indeed, they are riding high on momentum, but those wins came against teams on their level. Facing a Scottish Premiership outfit and the most prominent club in this competition is a dream come true, but at the same time, an arduous task.
Celtic are undoubtedly the superior side in this game. Several key players will be rested for this match, but their win shouldn't be doubted. A high-scoring affair is on the cards, but don't anticipate an exaggerated triumph. Our Auchinleck Talbot vs Celtic FC prediction: less than 5.5 goals.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Auchinleck Talbot Celtic
| Auchinleck Talbot vs Celtic | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Auchinleck Talbot wins | 60 | 90 | +50.0% |
| Draw | 14 | 40 | +185.7% |
| Celtic wins | 1.03 | 1.04 | +1.0% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Celtic is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 1.0% since opening
- The probability of this result was 97.1% and is now 96.2% (-0.9%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
