Benfica vs Celtic prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the second round of the Europa League league phase, Benfica and Celtic will face each other on October 15, 2026. This is a clash between two historic football giants who are currently going through a difficult spell.
Benfica vs Celtic team news and expert analysis
The Lisbon club went unbeaten in the Primeira Liga last season but finished only third. This campaign, they began with a draw against newcomers Academica de Viseu and then lost 1-3 to Porto in September. They did, however, secure a convincing 2-0 victory over Vitoria Guimaraes.
The Glasgow side came close to a major collapse. However, after O'Neill took charge, he managed to win the "domestic double." They have made a decent start this season but lost to Rangers both in the League Cup and in the Premiership. They responded with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Motherwell.
The Portuguese side began their Europa League campaign with a defeat to St. Gallen. They managed to get revenge against the Swiss side, then eliminated both Hearts and Aarhus. In the league phase, they produced a surprise 2-0 away victory over Milan! The Scots started their Champions League campaign with a 3-0 win over LASK but somehow lost the return leg 1-5. In this season's Europa League, they came from behind at home after Ferencvaros scored first, but eventually lost 1-3.
Previous matches: Benfica vs Celtic
There have been six meetings in total. The Portuguese side won every home game, while away from home they managed just one draw alongside two defeats.
The hosts look strong at the moment. We are backing them with a handicap of "-1.5 goals" (odds – 1.72).
Benfica vs Celtic: key statistics and trends
- Benfica have won five of their last seven league matches
- Benfica score an average of three goals and concede 0.88 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Benfica's matches, while the average total goals per game is 3.88
- Celtic have lost their last two European matches
- Celtic score an average of two goals and concede 0.5 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 38% of Celtic's matches, while the average total goals per game is 2.5
Benfica vs Celtic: possible starting lineups
Benfica play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Trubin - El Karouani, Araujo, Cirkati, Banjaki - Palhinha, Aursnes - Kaminski, Sudakov, Lukebakio - Duran
Celtic play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Varga - Gomez, Ramakers, Kadu, Nagy - Korbu, Adam Nagy - Arzani, Sakariassen, Yusuf - Bagi
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