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by Kennedy Kechula | in Europa League Predictions
For the first time in three years, Red Star Belgrade will be playing in the Europa League. This wasn’t the ideal European competition for the Serbian giants or their fans, but they’ll hope to give it a good response with an opening win at home. First on their roster in the competition is Celtic, the Scottish giants. We have a prediction for this match in our preview below.
These two sides would feature and compete in the Champions League draw any day. However, being here means they didn’t make the cut. Both fell to the underdogs in their qualifying matches, and they lost in the final round, making the losses ever bitter.
Red Star Belgrade lost to Cypriot side Pafos, while Celtic fell to Kairat Almaty on post-match penalties. After their elimination, the two teams have had good starts in their respective domestic leagues and carry strong runs here to build on.
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The Best Betting Odds for Red Star Belgrade v Celtic Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.9 | 3.4 | 2.35 |
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3 | 3.4 | 2.38 |
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3 | 3.4 | 2.25 |
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2.8 | 3.4 | 2.38 |
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2.95 | 3.6 | 2.28 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Red Star Belgrade and Celtic?
Our prediction for the Red Star Belgrade vs Celtic match is: over 2.5.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 24/09/2025 between Red Star Belgrade and Celtic in Europa League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 33.62% for a win of Red Star Belgrade against Celtic with odds of 3 at Betfred.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Red Star Belgrade vs Celtic is 31.85% with odds of 3.66 at 22bet.
- Our prediction model gives a 34.53% chance ⭐ for a win of Celtic vs Red Star Belgrade with odds of 2.49 at 888Starz.
Red Star Belgrade vs Celtic Form
Red Star Belgrade and Celtic Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Sep 2025 - Serbian Super Liga
14 Sep 2025 - Serbian Super Liga
31 Aug 2025 - Serbian Super Liga
26 Aug 2025 - Champions League
19 Aug 2025 - Champions League
15 Aug 2025 - Serbian Super Liga
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Sep 2025 - Serbian Super Liga
19 Aug 2025 - Champions League
12 Aug 2025 - Champions League
9 Aug 2025 - Serbian Super Liga
29 Jul 2025 - Champions League
26 Jul 2025 - Serbian Super Liga
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Sep 2025 - Serbian Super Liga
31 Aug 2025 - Serbian Super Liga
26 Aug 2025 - Champions League
15 Aug 2025 - Serbian Super Liga
6 Aug 2025 - Champions League
22 Jul 2025 - Champions League
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Sep 2025 - Scottish League Cup
14 Sep 2025 - Scottish Premiership
31 Aug 2025 - Scottish Premiership
26 Aug 2025 - Champions League
23 Aug 2025 - Scottish Premiership
20 Aug 2025 - Champions League
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Aug 2025 - Scottish Premiership
20 Aug 2025 - Champions League
15 Aug 2025 - Scottish League Cup
3 Aug 2025 - Scottish Premiership
19 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
17 May 2025 - Scottish Premiership
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Sep 2025 - Scottish League Cup
14 Sep 2025 - Scottish Premiership
31 Aug 2025 - Scottish Premiership
26 Aug 2025 - Champions League
10 Aug 2025 - Scottish Premiership
26 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Red Star Belgrade - Celtic: Form Analysis
Red Star Belgrade have posted three straight wins in their domestic league after the loss to Pafos. In that run, they scored 14 goals and will therefore head into this game in fine form, hoping to avoid another shock in Europe.
Their latest result was particularly encouraging, as they defeated giants Partizan 2-1 on the road. While Red Star are normally strong at home, their latest home loss was inflicted in Europe: a 2-1 defeat to Pafos.
In the Europa League though, they have a good run at home, winning eight of their last 13 home matches in the competition.
Celtic are returning to the Europa League for the first time since 2021/22.
Celtic also gave a strong response to their fall from the Champions League. They are coming off a 4-0 win against Patrick Thistle in the League Cup. That marked a third undefeated outing since the Kairat Almaty match.
Their strength in defence is one key aspect they will want to bank on in this game. The Hoops have four clean sheets in the last five matches and have only conceded once.
That discipline will turn crucial as they face a Red Star Belgrade side in free-scoring mode.
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Red Star Belgrade & Celtic Squad Analysis
Red Star Belgrade seems to be designing their season around 34-year-old Aleksandar Katai. The Serbian has made seven appearances in the Super Liga and scored 11 times, with only two of them being penalty goals.
He is perhaps the link they missed in the Champions League qualifiers, as he featured for only 24 minutes across the two matches and failed to register a goal or assist.
Red Star have another experienced head in attack in the shape of Marko Arnautovic, who arrived in the summer from Inter Milan. The Australian has one goal and three assists after starting in three.
Red Star Belgrade have no reported injuries and will have a fully fit squad at home to Celtic.
Celtic could be heading to Serbia without a few key players, including Alistair Johnston, Anthony Ralston, and Auston Trusty. In a match they need all their defensive weapons available and ready; Kieran Tierney can be a key asset.
He has experience from his Arsenal days and, though he isn’t a regular scorer, can really chip in with crosses as assists. New signings Kelechi Iheanacho and Sebastian Tounekti have also settled in well and will be pushing for starts.
Most goals and assists
Red Star Belgrade
Celtic
B. Nygren
(3 Goals)
Red Star Belgrade - Celtic Key Points
- Red Star Belgrade’s last five matches had over 2.5 goals.
- Red Star Belgrade scored 3+ in three of their last six matches.
- Five of Red Star’s last six matches in Europe had over 2.5 goals.
- Celtic’s last two outings saw seven goals scored.
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Our Red Star Belgrade vs Celtic Prediction
Celtic’s defensive solidity will be put to the test here. Domestically, they’ve done superbly, but can the visitors do well on an away pitch in Europe? They will be facing some of the in-form and experienced forwards in this competition, so they have to be solid in defence.
This is not to mean the Scots don’t have their own quality in attack. We could actually see goals netted on both sides in this match. Our prediction for Red Star Belgrade v Celtic is for over 2.5.
Red Star Belgrade vs Celtic - Other Interesting Predictions
Red Star Belgrade to win.
Red Star Belgrade have an impressive record at home in the Europa League. In their last 13 home matches in the competition, they only suffered two defeats. The team has won eight in that run and drawn the rest. On the other hand, Celtic are winless in their last six matches in Europe, three ending in defeat, and they failed to score in two. Our second prediction here is for Red Star Belgrade to win.
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Red Star Belgrade vs Celtic match : Frequently asked questions
The Red Star Belgrade v Celtic match will be played at Rajko Mitic Stadium.
The Red Star Belgrade v Celtic match will be played on Wednesday, 24th September.
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