Celtic vs Besiktas Prediction (Europa League) Odds and Bets 05.11.2026

Celtic have endured a difficult Europa League campaign, losing their opening three matches and conceding nine goals. O’Neill’s side suffered a 3-1 home defeat against Ferencvaros before losing 4-1 at Benfica. A subsequent 2-1 defeat to Celta Vigo at Parkhead left them without a point. Domestic results have also been inconsistent. Celtic thrashed Hearts 7-1 and beat Hibernian 2-1, but followed those victories with a 2-2 draw against Dundee United and a 2-0 defeat at Falkirk.

Their defensive problems have been particularly noticeable in Europe, with Celtic conceding at least twice in every league-phase fixture. Alistair Johnston remains sidelined, while Yang Hyun-jun and Kieran Tierney face fitness concerns. Jota is unavailable because he isn’t registered for the Europa League. Celtic need a response, but Besiktas represent another demanding challenge for their defence.

Besiktas have made an impressive start to the Europa League under Vincenzo Italiano, winning two matches and drawing one. Their campaign began with a convincing 4-1 victory over Marseille, followed by an excellent 3-2 away win against Hoffenheim. The Turkish side then drew 2-2 against Crystal Palace, taking their tally to nine goals from three European fixtures.

Domestic performances have been less consistent, with a defeat against Trabzonspor and a draw at Kasimpasa. However, their European attacking form has been difficult to ignore. Captain Orkun Kokcu and Fabio Miretti are unavailable through injury, while Ümit Akdağ is suspended. Despite those absences, Besiktas have shown enough quality to challenge Celtic, particularly when exploiting spaces between defenders.

1. Celtic’s Defensive Problems: The Scottish champions have conceded nine goals in three Europa League matches, including five across their two home fixtures.
2. Besiktas’ Attacking Form: The visitors have scored nine European goals, including four against Marseille and three away to Hoffenheim.
3. Celtic’s Home Struggles: Parkhead usually provides an advantage, but Celtic have already lost twice there in this season’s Europa League.
4. Team News: Johnston’s absence and Tierney’s fitness concerns affect Celtic’s defensive options, while Besiktas must cope without Kokcu and Miretti.
5. Recent Scoring Trends: Both teams have scored in every Europa League match involving either club this season. All six fixtures have also produced at least three goals.