Kenya Sport

Celtic vs Beşiktaş Prediction: Key Stats, Lineups, and Betting Tips

Celtic welcome Beşiktaş to Celtic Park in Glasgow on 5 November 2026 for a UEFA Europa League League Stage – 4 clash that already feels pivotal in shaping both clubs’ campaigns. With the league-stage format rewarding consistency across a long table rather than traditional groups, every fixture carries weight in the race for the Play Offs.

Celtic sit 9th in the overall League Round ranking with 0 points and no games yet played in the standings data, so this home tie is a chance to lay down an early marker in front of their own fans. Beşiktaş, ranked 5th with 0 points but backed by strong recent Europa League statistics, arrive in Scotland on the back of an impressive run that includes five wins from six in their tournament record.

For those searching for Celtic vs Beşiktaş prediction angles, Europa League betting tips, or a detailed Celtic vs Beşiktaş preview, this matchup offers a fascinating contrast: a Celtic side still statistically blank in this Europa League season versus a Beşiktaş team that has already shown defensive steel and cutting edge in front of goal.

Celtic vs Beşiktaş Key Stats

  • Celtic are currently 9th in the Europa League League Round table with 0 points and 0 goals scored or conceded in the standings data.
  • There are no recorded recent head-to-head meetings between Celtic and Beşiktaş in the available data.
  • In their recent Europa League statistics, Beşiktaş have played 6 matches, winning 5 and losing just 1, with 8 goals scored and only 1 conceded, keeping 5 clean sheets.

Celtic vs Beşiktaş — Tale of the Tape

  • Position: 9 vs 5
  • Points: 0 vs 0
  • Goals For: 0 vs 0
  • Goals Against: 0 vs 0
  • Clean Sheets: Celtic 0 (tournament statistics), Beşiktaş 5 (tournament statistics)

On paper, the standings show both teams level on points, but the wider Europa League statistics paint a clearer picture. Celtic’s League Round profile is a blank slate: no games played, no goals for or against, and no clean sheets yet recorded. That makes this fixture their first real data point in the League Round context.

Beşiktaş, by contrast, bring a robust Europa League sample. Across 6 matches, they have 5 wins and just 1 defeat, scoring 8 and conceding only 1. An average of 1.3 goals scored per game and 0.2 conceded underlines a balanced side that can create chances while staying compact. Their 5 clean sheets from those 6 fixtures are especially notable, suggesting that Celtic will need to be clinical to break them down at Celtic Park.

Celtic vs Beşiktaş Key Matchups

Celtic midfield unit vs Orkun Kökçü

Celtic’s midfield will collectively have to handle Orkun Kökçü, who is Beşiktaş’s standout attacking threat in this Europa League campaign. The Turkish midfielder has 2 goals in 4 appearances, ranking among the top scorers and also appearing in the top assists list, even though he has yet to register an assist. His contribution as a goal-scoring midfielder makes him a dual threat: he can arrive late in the box and finish, as well as link play between the lines. With Celtic’s Europa League defensive record still untested this season, containing Kökçü’s movement and limiting his shooting opportunities will be crucial.

Celtic forwards vs Tiago Djaló and the Beşiktaş back line

At the other end, Celtic’s attacking players face a Beşiktaş defence anchored by Tiago Djaló. The Portuguese defender has made 4 Europa League appearances and features in both the top cards and top defensive contributors lists, highlighting his central role. While he has no goals or assists, his presence coincides with a defensive record of just 1 goal conceded in 6 matches and 5 clean sheets for Beşiktaş. Celtic’s front line will need to disrupt a unit that has been extremely hard to break down in this competition, especially given Beşiktaş’s ability to protect leads and see out tight games.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

There are no recent recorded head-to-head clashes between Celtic and Beşiktaş in the current Europa League data set, so this encounter at Celtic Park effectively opens a new chapter between the clubs at European level.

Celtic vs Beşiktaş Prediction

With no direct H2H history to lean on, the prediction hinges on recent tournament form and the balance of probabilities. Beşiktaş arrive with a strong Europa League record: 5 wins from 6, 8 goals scored, just 1 conceded, and 5 clean sheets. Their last-five form index in this competition is rated at 80 in form, with attacking and defensive indices of 41 and 94 respectively, underlining a side that is particularly impressive without the ball.

Celtic, by contrast, have no Europa League form logged in the standings or team statistics for this League Round, which introduces uncertainty. Home advantage at Celtic Park is traditionally significant, and the prediction probabilities reflect that uncertainty: the outcome is rated at 33% for a Celtic win, 33% for the draw, and 33% for a Beşiktaş win. That perfectly balanced split suggests a genuinely open contest, where Beşiktaş’s superior recent Europa League data is offset by Celtic’s home factor and the fresh start of the League Round.

Given Beşiktaş’s defensive solidity and Celtic’s lack of recorded Europa League attacking output so far, a low-scoring encounter looks likely. The most plausible scenario is a tight game where Beşiktaş’s organisation earns them at least a point, but Celtic’s home support could be enough to prevent an away win.

Predicted Score: Celtic 1-1 Beşiktaş

Celtic Recent Form

Celtic have no recorded Europa League League Round form in the current standings, with 0 matches played, 0 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, and no goals for or against. That means they enter this fixture with a clean statistical slate in this competition, making their actual on-the-night performance at Celtic Park the first real indicator of their European level this season.

Beşiktaş Recent Form

Beşiktaş come into this match with excellent recent Europa League form. Their League Round form string of LWWWW indicates five wins in their last six Europa League outings, with only one defeat. Across those 6 matches they have scored 8 goals (an average of 1.3 per game) and conceded just 1, reflecting a side that is both efficient in attack and extremely hard to break down. Their last-five match profile shows 7 goals scored and only 1 conceded, further underlining their momentum heading into the trip to Glasgow.

Celtic Possible Starting Lineup

GK: R. Doohan or S. Johnstone or V. Sinisalo; Defenders: C. Carter-Vickers, A. Johnston, J. Lotomba, L. Scales, K. Tierney, A. Trusty, A. Ralston, D. Murray, Colby Donovan; Midfielders: C. McGregor, A. Oxlade-Chamberlain, O. Sørensen, Yang Hyun-Jun, L. McCowan, J. Forrest, M. Baur, C. Osmand, F. Turley, H. Hassan, S. Tounekti, S. McArdle, L. Emenalo, S. McGarry, J. van den Berg; Forwards: K. Høgh, B. Nygren, Shumaira Mheuka, C. Durán.

Celtic have a deep squad with multiple options in every line. At the back, experienced defenders like C. Carter-Vickers, K. Tierney and A. Johnston can provide stability, while C. McGregor offers leadership and control in midfield. The presence of A. Oxlade-Chamberlain adds European experience and dynamism in the middle of the park. In attack, options such as K. Høgh, B. Nygren and C. Durán give Celtic different profiles to test a very solid Beşiktaş defence. Without explicit formation data, a back four with a midfield built around McGregor and Oxlade-Chamberlain looks the most likely structure, supported by wide players like Yang Hyun-Jun or L. McCowan.

Beşiktaş Possible Starting Lineup

GK: D. Alemdar or A. Nübel; Defenders: Tiago Djaló, E. Agbadou, A. Murillo, K. Ouattara, R. Yılmaz, K. Yılmaz (in a deeper role if needed), E. Topçu, Y. Ozcan; Midfielders: W. Ndidi, S. Özcan, O. Kökçü, F. Miretti, K. Yılmaz, J. Olaitan; Forwards/Attackers: D. Vlahović, L. Trossard, M. Rashica, V. Černý, S. Kılıçsoy, Oh Hyeon-Gyu, E. Poku, M. Hekimoğlu, Sami Bircan Ahmet, I. Fakili, A. Pagda, O. Sevim.

Beşiktaş’s team statistics indicate a preference for structured systems, with 4-1-4-1 used in 4 matches and 4-3-3 in 1 match. That suggests a defensively solid base, often with a single pivot – likely someone like W. Ndidi – screening the back four. Further ahead, creative and goal-scoring responsibility will fall on O. Kökçü in midfield and a strong attacking cast that includes D. Vlahović, L. Trossard and M. Rashica. The combination of a disciplined defensive unit led by Tiago Djaló and a flexible front line makes Beşiktaş well-equipped for both counter-attacking and controlled possession phases at Celtic Park.

Celtic Team News

No significant absences reported.

Beşiktaş Team News

No significant absences reported.

Injuries & Suspensions

Celtic:

  • None reported.

Beşiktaş:

  • None reported.

Betting Tips: Celtic vs Beşiktaş

Exactly 3 distinct betting angles, based on the available probabilities and tournament statistics:

  • Result Tip: Draw. With the prediction probabilities split evenly at 33% for a Celtic win, 33% for a draw and 33% for a Beşiktaş win, and Beşiktaş’s strong form countered by Celtic’s home advantage, the stalemate looks a realistic outcome. The perfectly balanced probabilities suggest the market may lean towards a tight contest rather than a clear favourite.
  • Goals Tip: Under 2.5 goals. Beşiktaş’s Europa League record of 8 goals scored and just 1 conceded in 6 matches, combined with 5 clean sheets, points strongly towards low-scoring games. Celtic have no recorded Europa League goals yet in the League Round data, adding further weight to a cautious, defence-first scenario at Celtic Park.
  • Value Tip: Beşiktaş double chance (win or draw). Even though the headline probabilities show 33% across all outcomes, Beşiktaş’s underlying tournament numbers – 5 wins from 6, 1.3 goals scored per game, 0.2 conceded, and 5 clean sheets – suggest they are well placed to avoid defeat. With a key attacking midfielder like O. Kökçü already on 2 goals in 4 appearances and a defensive leader in Tiago Djaló, backing Beşiktaş not to lose could offer value if priced generously.

Odds are accurate at the time of writing and subject to change. Please gamble responsibly.

Related Articles