Bologna vs Celtic Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League
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by Devesh Jaganath | in Europa League Predictions
Europa League action resumes this week, and the early kickoff on Matchday 7 takes us to Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, where Bologna will be playing host to Celtic on Thursday evening. I Rossoblu are 13th in the League Phase standings, while the Hoops are in 24th place after six games. Check out our match prediction below!
With 11 points from six games, Bologna are in a very strong position to qualify to the Knockout Phase playoffs, but the Felsinians will likely be aiming higher, as they currently trail the top eight by just two points. The hosts’ final match of the League Phase will be at home against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Celtic, on the other hand, enter the penultimate matchday as the current gatekeepers to the next round. They are one of three clubs on seven points at this stage and have Utrecht to come on MD8. Anything less than six points from their last two games could spell the end of the Bhoys' European campaign for the season - let’s get into the key stats!
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Bologna v Celtic Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.76 | 3.95 | 4.6 |
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1.7 | 3.98 | 4.72 |
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1.72 | 3.84 | 4.74 |
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1.67 | 4 | 4.75 |
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1.73 | 3.85 | 4.6 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Bologna and Celtic?
Our prediction for the Bologna vs Celtic match is: BTTS.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 22/01/2026 between Bologna and Celtic in Europa League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 39.01% for a win of Bologna against Celtic with odds of 1.79 at 888Starz.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Bologna vs Celtic is 18.38% with odds of 4.1 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 42.61% chance ⭐ for a win of Celtic vs Bologna with odds of 4.9 at LSbet.
Bologna - Celtic Prediction and Best Odds:
| Bologna Celtic Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Celtic wins | 42.61% | 4.9 at LSbet |
| Under 2.5 | 50% | 2.1 at Tonybet |
| Both Team To Score | 61.9% | |
| Half-time / Full-time: Celtic/Celtic | 19.03% | 8 at Bet365 |
Bologna vs Celtic Form
Bologna and Celtic's standings in the Europa League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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10
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15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +7 |
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21
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11 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -2 |
Bologna and Celtic Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jan 2026 - Serie A
15 Jan 2026 - Serie A
10 Jan 2026 - Serie A
7 Jan 2026 - Serie A
4 Jan 2026 - Serie A
28 Dec 2025 - Serie A
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jan 2026 - Serie A
7 Jan 2026 - Serie A
28 Dec 2025 - Serie A
19 Dec 2025 - Italian Super Cup
14 Dec 2025 - Serie A
4 Dec 2025 - Coppa Italia
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Jan 2026 - Serie A
10 Jan 2026 - Serie A
4 Jan 2026 - Serie A
22 Dec 2025 - Italian Super Cup
11 Dec 2025 - Europa League
7 Dec 2025 - Serie A
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jan 2026 - Scottish Cup
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
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)
18 Jan 2026 - Scottish Cup
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
Bologna - Celtic: Form Analysis
After losing their opening game to Aston Villa, Bologna have steadily climbed the standings by remaining unbeaten in their last five matches (W3 D2), including a 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo on MD6.
Notably, though, the Red and Blues’ UEL form has been in stark contrast to their record in Serie A, where they have only won one of their last nine games following a 2-1 loss to Fiorentina over the weekend.
The hosts have taken five points from their three European home games (W1 D2), but they are winless in their last four at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara across all competitions ahead of this one (D1 L3).
Bologna have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last eight home games!
Meanwhile, Celtic dropped to 24th in the UEL standings after losing to Roma 3-0 on MD6. Their victories in the competition came against Feyenoord and Sturm Graz, while they drew 1-1 with Red Star Belgrade.
However, the Celts are trending upward of late, having won their last three domestic games since the return of Martin O’Neill this month. They also kept clean sheets in each of those matches.
The visitors have split their three away games in this competition (W1 D1 L1), but they have scored five of their seven UEL goals on the road, while only conceding three during that period.
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Bologna against Celtic Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Substitutes
M. Pessina
F. Ravaglia
DefenderE. Holm
M. Vitik
C. Lykogiannis
D. Baroncioni
MidfielderN. Cambiaghi
L. Lai
ForwardF. Castaldo
S. Negri
R. Orsolini
J. Odgaard
V. Sinisalo
R. Doohan
DefenderM. Balikwisha
D. Murray
T. Ralston
L. McCowan
B. Nygren
S. McArdle
S. Isiguzo
P. Bernardo
J. Forrest
ForwardJ. Kenny
Missing players
J. Lucumi
ForwardF. Bernardeschi
Bologna & Celtic Squad Analysis
Federico Bernardeschi is the top scorer for Bologna in this competition with three goals, but he broke his collarbone against Juventus last month and is sidelined until at least February.
After losing to Fiorentina, Vincenzo Italiano may make a few changes for this match. Giovanni Fabbian and Jonathan Rowe came off the bench and combined to score the team's only goal in the last match, and could they make the starting 11 for this one.
The hosts will be without Jhon Lucumi and Martin Vitik due to injury. Juan Miranda and new arrival Eivind Helland are suspended, with the latter having been sent off for Brann against Fenerbahce on MD6.
Benjamin Nygren has recorded six goal contributions in his last six league games!
The Swedish international is also the Hoops’ joint top scorer in the UEL this season with two goals, level with Reo Hatete, and they will likely partner Daizen Maeda in the attacking trio on Thursday.
Kasper Schmeichel was given the afternoon off against Auchinleck Talbot over the weekend, but he should return between the sticks here, behind Kieran Tierney, Liam Scales and Auston Trusty.
The visitors have several players ruled out through injury for this trip, including Kelechi Iheanacho, Marcelo Saracchi, Alistair Johnston, Callum Osmand, Jota, and Cameron Carter-Vickers.
Most goals and assists
Bologna
Celtic
F. Bernardeschi
(5 Goals)
B. Nygren
(4 Goals)
T. Dallinga
(2 Assists)
,
N. Zortea
(2 Assists)
,
N. Cambiaghi
(2 Assists)
, 
J. Rowe
(2 Assists)
A. Engels
(3 Assists)
Bologna - Celtic Key Points
- Four of Bologna’s six UEL games have ended with both teams scoring.
- Bologna have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 14 matches.
- Bologna conceded two or more goals in their last two home games.
- Four of Celtic’s six UEL games have ended with both teams scoring.
- Five of Celtic’s last eight away matches have ended with both teams scoring.
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Our Bologna vs Celtic Prediction
Bologna have been enduring a difficult league campaign this season, but they have looked like a different side in the Europa League. They will want to secure their spot in the next round here, with Maccabi Tel Aviv to come on MD8.
Celtic have enjoyed a much-needed lift under Martin O’Neill, but this is by far their toughest opponent since his return to the helm, and it will be interesting to see how they fare. Given these sides’ recent form, we feel there will be goals at both ends in this match. Our Bologna vs Celtic prediction is BTTS.
Bologna vs Celtic Alternative Predictions
Celtic win or draw
The Hoops have looked much better since the return of Martin O’Neill to Celtic Park. They have won their last three games without conceding, while Bologna have won just one of their last 10 games in regulation time.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Bologna Celtic
| Bologna vs Celtic | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bologna wins | 1.61 | 1.79 | +11.2% |
| Draw | 4.25 | 4.1 | -3.5% |
| Celtic wins | 6.34 | 4.9 | -22.7% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Celtic is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 22.7% since opening
- The probability of this result was 15.8% and is now 20.4% (4.6%)
Bologna vs Celtic - FAQs
The Europa League match between Bologna and Celtic will be played at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara in Bologna.
The Europa League match between Bologna and Celtic will be broadcast on TNT Sports in the UK.
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