Benfica vs Celtic Prediction

UEFA Europa League · Thu 15 Oct 2026
Europe : UEFA Europa League
Benfica logoBenfica
20:00
Thu 15 Oct, 20:00
Celtic logoCeltic
Kick-offThu 15 Oct, 20:00
Our tip1 @ 1.25
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence85%

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
BenficaWWWWW
02 Nov 26HAlverca1 - 0Primeira Liga
29 Oct 26HGIL Vicente4 - 1Taça da Liga
26 Oct 26ASanta Clara2 - 1Primeira Liga
22 Oct 26AOmonia Nicosia4 - 1UEFA Europa League
15 Oct 26HCeltic4 - 1UEFA Europa League
Celtic

No matches found.

Head to head

Our prediction

Benfica to win

@ 1.25
Backup prediction
1X  •  Benfica or Draw
@ 1.05
Confidence
85%

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
90%
Over 2.5: 74%Under 2.5: 26%
Expected goals
3.65Benfica
3.88Total
0.23Celtic

Win probability

Benfica75%
Draw15%
Celtic10%

Odds (1X2)

11.25
X6.00
210.00

Benfica vs Celtic preview

Benfica host Celtic in the UEFA Europa League (Europe) on Thursday 15 October 2026 at 20:00 Nigerian time. Here is our prediction, the odds, both teams' recent form and their head-to-head record.

Our model gives Benfica a 75% chance of winning, the draw 15% and Celtic 10%. That makes our pick Benfica to win with 85% confidence at odds of 1.25. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (Benfica or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.05.

Goals: we expect about 3.9 goals (3.7 for Benfica, 0.2 for Celtic). The chance of three or more goals is 74%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (90% confidence).

Form and head to head

Benfica have 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (W-W-W-W-W), scoring 15 and conceding 4. In the table, Benfica are 1st with 9 points and Celtic are 35th with 0 points.

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Benfica vs Celtic?

Our prediction is Benfica to win (85% confidence) at odds of 1.25. Win chances: Benfica 75%, draw 15%, Celtic 10%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Benfica vs Celtic?

We expect about 3.9 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 90% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 74%).

What time is Benfica vs Celtic?

Benfica vs Celtic (UEFA Europa League) kicks off on Thursday 15 October 2026 at 20:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Benfica vs Celtic?

The double chance 1X (Benfica or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.05. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.

UEFA Europa League table

Benfica1st9 pts
Celtic35th0 pts
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1 Benfica 3300 89
2 Bayer Leverkusen 3300 89
3 Bournemouth 3300 79
4 Ferencvarosi TC 3300 69
5 Olympiakos Piraeus 3300 39
6 Union St. Gilloise 3210 77
7 Juventus 3210 67
8 Beşiktaş 3210 47
9 Sunderland 3210 27
10 AZ Alkmaar 3201 46
11 Omonia Nicosia 3201 16
12 Lyon 3201 -16
13 Rennes 3120 15
14 Real Sociedad 3111 54
15 Crystal Palace 3111 34
16 Sparta Praha 3111 24
17 Levski Sofia 3111 04
18 Dinamo Zagreb 3111 -14
19 Sturm Graz 3111 -24
20 NEC Nijmegen 3111 -34
21 Red Bull Salzburg 3111 -34
22 Anderlecht 3102 13
23 1899 Hoffenheim 3102 03
24 AC Milan 3102 -13
25 Celta Vigo 3102 -13
26 OFI 3102 -13
27 Jagiellonia 3102 -23
28 Torreense 3102 -33
29 Celje 3012 -51
30 Hapoel Beer Sheva 3012 -51
31 Lillestrom 3012 -71
32 Lech Poznan 3012 -81
33 Plzen 3003 -50
34 Marseille 3003 -50
35 Celtic 3003 -60
36 Ararat-Armenia 3003 -90