Celtic vs Besiktas Istanbul Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League
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by Devesh Jaganath | in Europa League Predictions
Two teams with contrasting records in the Europa League will meet on Thursday night when Celtic welcome Besiktas to Parkhead for a Matchday 4 clash. These two have scored in every game in this competition to date, and we are expecting to see goals at both ends in this match, as explained in our prediction below.
The Bhoys have faced major criticism this season, and they now face a potentially do-or-die situation coming into this match. Martin O’Neill’s side lost to Celta Vigo on MD3 and have yet to earn a point in this competition. A positive result here feels essential if they are to maintain any realistic hopes of reaching the Playoffs.
In contrast, the Black Eagles are flying high in the UEL, currently eighth in the standings and still unbeaten after holding Crystal Palace to a draw a couple of weeks ago. Vincenzo Italiano’s team are the favourites in this contest, but they will need a better defensive performance than they’ve delivered in previous matches in this competition if they are to leave Glasgow with all three points.
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Celtic v Besiktas Istanbul Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus |
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3.05 | 3.70 | 2.12 |
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3.10 | 3.84 | 2.23 |
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3.04 | 3.74 | 2.19 |
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3.04 | 3.74 | 2.19 |
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3.04 | 3.74 | 2.19 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Celtic and Besiktas Istanbul?
Our prediction for the Celtic vs Besiktas Istanbul match is: BTTS.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 05/11/2026 between Celtic and Besiktas Istanbul in Europa League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 40.07% for a win of Celtic against Besiktas Istanbul with odds of 3.25 at Betsson.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Celtic vs Besiktas Istanbul is 26.37% with odds of 3.85 at Roobet.
- Our prediction model gives a 33.56% chance ⭐ for a win of Besiktas Istanbul vs Celtic with odds of 2.23 at 1xbet.
Celtic vs Besiktas Istanbul Form
Celtic and Besiktas Istanbul's standings in the Europa League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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8
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7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 |
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35
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0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 |
Celtic and Besiktas Istanbul Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Nov 2026 - Scottish Premiership
28 Oct 2026 - Scottish Premiership
25 Oct 2026 - Scottish Premiership
22 Oct 2026 - Europa League
18 Oct 2026 - Scottish Premiership
15 Oct 2026 - Europa League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Oct 2026 - Scottish Premiership
22 Oct 2026 - Europa League
18 Oct 2026 - Scottish Premiership
20 Sept 2026 - Scottish Premiership
17 Sept 2026 - Europa League
2 Sept 2026 - Scottish Premiership
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Nov 2026 - Scottish Premiership
25 Oct 2026 - Scottish Premiership
15 Oct 2026 - Europa League
11 Oct 2026 - Scottish Premiership
13 Sept 2026 - Scottish League Cup
9 Sept 2026 - Scottish Premiership
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Nov 2026 - Super Lig
26 Oct 2026 - Super Lig
22 Oct 2026 - Europa League
19 Oct 2026 - Super Lig
15 Oct 2026 - Europa League
11 Oct 2026 - Super Lig
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Oct 2026 - Super Lig
22 Oct 2026 - Europa League
11 Oct 2026 - Super Lig
17 Sept 2026 - Europa League
11 Sept 2026 - Super Lig
31 Aug 2026 - Super Lig
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Nov 2026 - Super Lig
19 Oct 2026 - Super Lig
15 Oct 2026 - Europa League
20 Sept 2026 - Super Lig
5 Sept 2026 - Super Lig
27 Aug 2026 - Europa League
Celtic - Besiktas Istanbul: Form Analysis
Celtic enter MD4 in 35th place in the Europa League standings and as one of only four teams without a point in the competition following losses to Ferencvaros (3-1), Benfica (4-1), and Celta Vigo (2-1).
The positive for the Bhoys is that they have scored in all three games to date, but they have been exceptionally poor in defence, conceding nine goals despite only averaging 1.88 xGA per 90.
The Hoops have also been uncharacteristically poor at Celtic Park of late, recording only one win in their last five home matches in all competitions (D1 L3), while conceding nine goals in this period.
UEL matches involving Celtic and Besiktas have produced 26 goals this season (4.3 on average)!
Meanwhile, after beating Marseille 4-1 in their opening match and edging Hoffenheim 3-2 on MD2, Besiktas dropped their first points in this competition last time out at home to Crystal Palace.
The Black Eagles are the second-highest scoring team in the Europa League this season with nine goals, overperforming their xG per 90 of 2.31. However, they have also conceded five times in three games.
The visitors have scored two or more goals in three of their last four away games across all competitions, but they have only kept a single clean sheet in their last seven matches on the road.
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Players list
S. Johnstone
DefenderC. Donovan
K. Tierney
C. Carter-Vickers
L. Scales
MidfielderA. Oxlade-Chamberlain
M. Baur
C. McGregor
ForwardC. Duran
C. Osmand
H. Hassan
A. Nuebel
DefenderA. Murillo
E. Agbadou
E. Topcu
R. Yilmaz
MidfielderS. Ozcan
V. Cerny
J. Olaitan
W. Ndidi
ForwardL. Trossard
D. Vlahovic
Substitutes
V. Sinisalo
DefenderD. Murray
MidfielderL. Emenalo
J. Forrest
L. McCowan
B. Nygren
S. Tounekti
ForwardS. Mheuka
K. Hogh
D. Alemdar
DefenderT. Bulut
Y. Ozcan
O. Kassoum
T. Djalo
MidfielderM. Rashica
K. Yilmaz
I. Fakili
ForwardS. Kilicsoy
O. Hyeon-gyu
Celtic & Besiktas Istanbul Squad Analysis
Camilo Duran scored Celtic’s only goal against Benfica on MD2. He now has seven direct goal contributions in his last seven starts, and will need to be at his best to give his side a chance of securing a much-needed victory this week.
O' Neill will be sweating over the fitness of Kieran Tierney for this match. The Scottish left-back picked up a couple of knocks in the Hoops’ shocking defeat to Falkirk at the weekend and will need to be assessed ahead of kickoff.
Aside from Kierney, Alistair Jonston and Yang Hyun-Jun are ruled out for the hosts through injury for this match, while Parma loannee Oliver Sorensen is listed as a major doubt.
Junior Olaitan is one to watch for Besiktas!
The 24-year-old Benin international came off the bench to provide the assist for his side’s equaliser against Palace, and now has four direct goal contributions in his three matches in this competition (1 goal, 3 assists).
Umit Akdag was handed his first start in almost two months on MD3, but he was sent off in the 77th minute. Michael Murillo or former Wolverhampton Wanderers man Emmanuel Agbadou are the most likely to replace him in the defensive quartet.
The visitors have several players unavailable through injury for this trip to Parkhead, including Fabio Miretti (shoulder), Orkun Kokcu (foot), Vaclav Cerny (hamstring) and Milot Rashica (hamstring).
Most goals and assists
Celtic
Besiktas Istanbul
M. Baur
(2 Goals)
A. Murillo
(2 Goals)
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O. Hyeon-gyu
(2 Goals)
K. Tierney
(1 Assists)
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H. Hassan
(1 Assists)
J. Olaitan
(3 Assists)
Celtic and Besiktas Istanbul Stats in Europa League
Celtic - Besiktas Istanbul Key Points
- All three of Celtic’s UEL matches this season ended with both teams scoring.
- Celtic have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five home games in all competitions.
- Celtic and Besiktas are averaging 1.05 and 2.31 xG per 90 in this competition, respectively.
- All three of Besiktas’ UEL matches this season ended with both teams scoring.
- Besiktas have scored two or more goals in four of their last five away league games in all competitions.
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Our Celtic vs Besiktas Istanbul Prediction
While Celtic have managed to score in every UEL game this season, they have been very poor in defence, conceding nine times, while only keeping one clean sheet in their 10 matches across all competitions.
Besiktas have looked very impressive in attack, already on nine goals in this competition, but their defence has also been leaky of late, having shipped two or more in four of their last five matches in all competitions. Our Celtic vs Besiktas prediction is BTTS.
Celtic vs Besiktas Istanbul Alternative Predictions
Junior Olaitan 1+ shot on target
Besiktas Istanbul wins
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