Celtic vs Celta de Vigo Prediction (Europa League) Odds and Bets 22.10.2026

Last update at 20 October, 2026Reading time: 4 minutes

Celtic

Celta de Vigo

Europa League, 20:00 @ 22.10.2026

Celtic and Celta Vigo are still searching for their first Europa League points ahead of Thursday’s meeting at Celtic Park. Martin O’Neill’s side have conceded seven goals in two European defeats, but Sunday’s 7-1 demolition of Hearts has restored confidence. Celta also arrive after a domestic victory, beating Alavés 2-1.

I’m leaning towards Celtic getting something from this match, although Celta’s impressive defensive record away from home makes the outright result difficult to call.

Celtic vs Celta Vigo: Date, Kick-Off Time and Match Details

Match information	Details
Fixture	Celtic vs Celta Vigo
Competition	UEFA Europa League 2026/27
Matchday	3
Date	Thursday, 22 October 2026
Kick-off	8:00pm BST
Venue	Celtic Park, Glasgow
UK TV coverage	TNT Sports

How Are Celtic and Celta Vigo Playing?

Celtic Form: Plenty of Goals, But European Concerns

Celtic have endured a difficult European start, losing 3-1 to Ferencváros and 4-1 to Benfica. However, their 7-1 victory over Hearts was a timely response, with Benjamin Nygren and Callum Osmand scoring twice each.

O’Neill’s team lead the Scottish Premiership with 24 points from nine matches. Their attacking movement looks sharp, but conceding seven goals in Europe remains worrying. Osmand’s hamstring concern also needs monitoring.

Celta Vigo Form: Difficult to Break Down Away

Celta have also lost both Europa League matches, falling to Omonia and Juventus. Sunday’s 2-1 win over Alavés provided a lift, with Javi Rodríguez scoring and assisting.

Their away league record is particularly interesting: four draws, three clean sheets and just one goal conceded. Borja Iglesias remains sidelined, while Iago Aspas recently returned from injury. Celta’s defensive organisation is impressive, but their limited attacking options could make winning at Parkhead difficult.

Key Factors Behind My Celtic vs Celta Vigo Prediction

Celtic’s Attacking Confidence: Seven goals against Hearts showed what O’Neill’s side can produce. Nygren, Osmand and Celtic’s set-piece delivery could trouble Celta.
Celta’s Away Defensive Record: Four away league draws and three clean sheets suggest Celtic won’t find it easy to break down the visitors.
Celtic’s European Defensive Problems: Seven goals conceded in two Europa League matches leave serious questions about their ability to defend against stronger opposition.
Injuries Could Influence the Match: Borja Iglesias is unavailable for Celta, while Celtic must assess Osmand’s fitness after his early withdrawal against Hearts.
Is Celta’s Favourite Status Justified? The visitors are slight favourites despite having no away league wins. Celtic’s home advantage makes the double chance worth considering.

Celtic vs Celta Vigo Statistics

Statistics through 21 October 2026.

Statistic	Celtic	Celta Vigo
Europa League matches	2	2
European record (W-D-L)	0-0-2	0-0-2
European goals scored	2	1
European goals conceded	7	3
Both teams scored	2/2	1/2
Over 2.5 goals	2/2	1/2
Domestic league position	1st	8th
Domestic league points	24	11
Domestic league record	8-0-1	2-5-2
Latest domestic result	7-1 vs Hearts	2-1 vs Alavés

Celtic’s European matches have produced plenty of goals, while Celta’s away La Liga fixtures have been remarkably tight. Three of their four away draws finished 0-0. That contrast makes the goals markets less appealing. Celtic’s attacking quality gives them a chance, but their defensive mistakes remain a concern.

Europa League Records: Celtic vs Celta Vigo

Team	Played	Points	Goal difference
Celta Vigo	2	0	-2
Celtic	2	0	-5

Neither side has collected a point after two matches. Another defeat would leave the loser facing a difficult route towards the knockout rounds.

Celtic vs Celta Vigo Betting Odds

Indicative pre-match prices as of 20 October 2026. All odds are expressed in UK fractional format.

Full-time result	Odds
Celtic win	19/10
Draw	5/2
Celta Vigo win	33/25

Additional betting market	Odds
Celtic or Draw (Double Chance)	4/7

Celta are narrow favourites, but their four away league draws make that price difficult to trust. Celtic’s attacking response against Hearts offers encouragement, although their European defending remains a risk. For me, Celtic or Draw at 4/7 is the more sensible approach. All selections refer to 90 minutes plus stoppage time, and prices may change.

Celtic vs Celta Vigo Predictions

Beni

The conservative one

Celtic or Draw (1X)

Odds 3/5

Celta know how to grind out a result, so I'm not expecting Celtic to walk this. But after putting seven past Hearts, the Hoops have momentum. I'll keep the draw covered and trust Parkhead to make a difference.

Beto

The bold one

Celtic to Win

Odds 19/10

I'm backing Celtic to turn their European fortunes around. Nygren looks sharp, their set pieces are causing havoc, and Celta are short of attacking options. The defence still worries me, but I'm taking the home win.

Celtic or Draw (1X) - Double Chance

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