Celtic vs Utrecht Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in Europa League Predictions
Celtic will look to win against an already-eliminated Utrecht on matchday eight of the league phase and qualify for the play-offs in the UEFA Europa League (UEL). This match on Thursday in Glasgow between the 24th-placed Hoops and the 34th-placed Cupfighters comes with our prediction of both teams scoring goals.
With eight points from seven matches (W2, D2, L3), Celtic are currently in the last spot to qualify for the play-offs. They need to win here and qualify without worrying about results from other games. Utrecht have one point from their seven games (D1, L6) and can at best finish 31st.
The returning Celtic boss Martin O’Neill has led the side unbeaten in five games (W3, D2), but would be targeting a win here to avoid any heartbreaks. Utrecht have no ambitions of winning something out of this trip, which makes them a dangerous side. They have scored once in three of their last four UEL games, which could once again be the template here. Can Celtic rise above their troubles and make it to the playoffs in Europe? Read further for our analysis, team news, and match predictions.
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Celtic v Utrecht Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.44 | 5 | 7.6 |
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1.41 | 4.82 | 7.2 |
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1.4 | 4.88 | 7.4 |
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1.42 | 4.75 | 7 |
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1.4 | 4.9 | 7.2 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Celtic and Utrecht?
Our prediction for the Celtic vs Utrecht match is: BTTS.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 29/01/2026 between Celtic and Utrecht in Europa League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 50.42% for a win of Celtic against Utrecht with odds of 1.46 at 888Starz.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Celtic vs Utrecht is 24.72% with odds of 5.01 at 888Starz.
- Our prediction model gives a 24.86% chance ⭐ for a win of Utrecht vs Celtic with odds of 8.4 at BC Game.
Celtic - Utrecht Prediction and Best Odds:
| Celtic Utrecht Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Celtic wins | 50.42% | 1.46 at 888Starz |
| Over 2.5 goals | 64.04% | 1.88 at Bet365 |
| Both Team To Score | 64.29% | |
| Half-time / Full-time : Celtic/Celtic | 26.21% | 2.2 at Bet365 |
Celtic vs Utrecht Form
Celtic and Utrecht's standings in the Europa League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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21
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11 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -2 |
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34
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1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | -10 |
Celtic and Utrecht Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Jan 2026 - Scottish Premiership
22 Jan 2026 - Europa League
18 Jan 2026 - Scottish Cup
14 Jan 2026 - Scottish Premiership
10 Jan 2026 - Scottish Premiership
3 Jan 2026 - 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%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Jan 2026 - Scottish Premiership
22 Jan 2026 - Europa League
18 Jan 2026 - Scottish Cup
14 Jan 2026 - Scottish Premiership
30 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
27 Dec 2025 - Scottish Premiership
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Jan 2026 - Eredivisie
22 Jan 2026 - Europa League
18 Jan 2026 - Eredivisie
13 Jan 2026 - KNVB beker
21 Dec 2025 - Eredivisie
17 Dec 2025 - KNVB beker
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Jan 2026 - Eredivisie
22 Jan 2026 - Europa League
13 Jan 2026 - KNVB beker
21 Dec 2025 - Eredivisie
11 Dec 2025 - Europa League
7 Dec 2025 - Eredivisie
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jan 2026 - Eredivisie
17 Dec 2025 - KNVB beker
14 Dec 2025 - Eredivisie
30 Nov 2025 - Eredivisie
27 Nov 2025 - Europa League
23 Nov 2025 - Eredivisie
Celtic - Utrecht: Form Analysis
Celtic drew 2-2 away at Hearts at the weekend in the Scottish Premiership to extend their unbeaten run in all competitions to five matches (W3, D2). They have five wins in their last nine games, and another three points here would be enough for progression.
The Hoops have won only two of their seven UEL games (D2, L3), which is a concern. One of those came at home in their three league phase games of the UEL campaign (L2), with both those defeats seeing them fail to score.
Celtic won seven of their last ten home games in all competitions.
Utrecht lost 1-0 at home against Sparta Rotterdam last weekend in the Eredivisie. That was a fifth consecutive defeat in all competitions for the Dutch visitors, who are struggling to halt the downtrend.
Even in the UEL league phase, Utrecht lost six of their seven games (D1), including three in a row. The Cupfighters were beaten in all three of their away UEL games in the league phase, scoring just once.
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Celtic against Utrecht Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Substitutes
V. Sinisalo
R. Doohan
DefenderF. Hale
M. Balikwisha
D. Murray
A. Ralston
MidfielderL. McCowan
P. Bernardo
S. Isiguzo
J. Forrest
S. McArdle
ForwardK. Iheanacho
K. Gadellaa
M. Brouwer
DefenderS. El Karouani
C. Bozdogan
M. Didden
R. El Arguioui
B. Menzo
J. van Ommeren
D. Van Den Berg
S. Haller
Missing players
M. Eppink
DefenderM. Eerdhuijzen
MidfielderV. Jensen
ForwardD. Min
Celtic & Utrecht Squad Analysis
Celtic will be without their usual injured set of players, including Cameron Carter-Vickers, Alistair Johnston, Jota, and Kelechi Iheanacho, among others. Along with those players, Reo Hatate is ineligible after his red card against Bologna.
The Hoops have usually lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, although varying that to a 4-2-3-1 system in recent weeks. Either way, Benjamin Nygren lining up in the attacking third could look to add to his tally of two UEL goals this season.
Miguel Rodriguez scored two of Utrecht’s three UEL league phase goals.
The Dutch visitors have also lined up in a 4-3-3 formation in Europe, although resorting to a 4-2-3-1 system in recent weeks. That puts the focus on Rodriguez, who could be leading the line for the Eredivisie side.
Mike Eerdhuijzen remains out of contention for Utrecht after injuring himself at the weekend. Other injury absences include Mees Eppink and Zidane Iqbal, although with nothing to gain from this fixture, they may use it to test their bench strength.
Most goals and assists
Celtic
Utrecht
B. Nygren
(4 Goals)
M. Rodriguez
(2 Goals)
A. Engels
(3 Assists)
S. El Karouani
(2 Assists)
Celtic - Utrecht Key Points
- Seven of Celtic’s last 11 competitive games produced goals from both teams.
- In four of Celtic’s last five UEL games, both teams scored goals.
- Celtic failed to keep a clean sheet in four of their last five home competitive matches.
- Utrecht saw both teams score goals in 11 of their last 14 competitive matches.
- Three of Utrecht’s last four UEL games have produced goals from both teams.
- Six of Utrecht’s last seven away competitive matches have produced BTTS.
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Our Celtic vs Utrecht Prediction
It has come to this fixture, and Celtic will be thankful that they have their fortunes in their own hands. Win this game and they will be through to the play-offs without worrying about other games. Any other result, and they will have to worry about permutations and combinations. Celtic’s recent form is a concern, as they have struggled to keep clean sheets. Even in the UEL league phase, the Scottish hosts have conceded in each of their seven matches.
Utrecht could fancy adding to that count and that’s why our Celtic vs Utrecht prediction is BTTS.
Celtic vs Utrecht Alternative Predictions
Celtic wins and BTTS
The equation is simple for Celtic, but can they stick to their plans? Three wins in their last five competitive matches is a good start, but the hosts will be wary of bottling things up. They have seven wins from their last ten matches played at home, which should be good enough to gun for full points here. Back the hosts to win.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Celtic Utrecht
| Celtic vs Utrecht | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtic wins | 1.82 | 1.46 | -19.8% |
| Draw | 4 | 5.01 | +25.3% |
| Utrecht wins | 4.67 | 8.4 | +79.9% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Celtic is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 19.8% since opening
- The probability of this result was 54.9% and is now 68.5% (13.5%)
Celtic vs Utrecht - FAQs
The Celtic vs Utrecht UEFA Europa League match is set to be shown on TNT Sports 4 in the UK. In the Netherlands, Ziggo Sport are the official broadcasters.
You can follow the game through our live scores. Check out our UEFA Europa League Livescore page!
This the first head-to-head match since 2010/11. Both those meetings 15 years ago came in the UEL qualifiers and were won by the home side of the day.
Celtic have won their last two European games against Dutch clubs since those games against Utrecht.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
