Celtic vs Ferencvaros prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 17, 2026
On September 17, 2026, Celtic and Ferencvaros will face off in the first round of the Europa League league phase. The hosts will be looking to claim victory, but the visitors have plenty of ambition of their own.
Celtic - Ferencvaros team news and expert analysis
Celtic endured a difficult campaign last season, but after O'Neill took charge, they completed a "domestic double" at the very last moment. This time, they began with nothing but wins on the domestic stage. That included a narrow 1-0 victory over St. Johnstone in their most recent league fixture. However, they fell apart in the League Cup derby against Rangers, suffering a 0-3 defeat. In Budapest, after dominating for much of the spring, Ferencvaros sensationally surrendered the title to Gyor. They have already dropped points this season and even suffered a defeat. Most recently, they drew 2-2 with Ujpest.
The Scots once again began their European campaign in the Champions League qualifying rounds. It appeared they had done the hard work in the first, home leg, demolishing LASK 3-0. But in Austria, after taking the lead in the first half, they lost 1-4, conceding in the 90th minute and then allowing another goal in extra time. As a result, they were sent back to the Europa League.
The Hungarians started out in this competition from the very beginning. They successfully negotiated four qualifying opponents. They overcame not only Vojvodina and Gornik Zabrze, but also Twente, before defeating Trabzonspor twice in the decisive round.
Previous meetings: Celtic - Ferencvaros
In 2020, during the "coronavirus" Champions League, the Hungarians won 2-1 away from home. In the autumn of the following year, in the Europa League, the Scots won both encounters.
The hosts are once again considered the favorites. However, the "both teams to score" option is also worth considering (odds – 1.60).
Celtic - Ferencvaros: key statistics and trends
- Celtic have won eight of their ten matches this season
- Celtic average 2.33 goals scored and 0.5 goals conceded per match
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Celtic's matches, while the average total goals per game is 2.83
- Ferencvaros have won six of their eight league matches
- Ferencvaros average 1.67 goals scored and 1.17 goals conceded per match
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Ferencvaros's matches, while the average total goals per game is 2.83
Celtic - Ferencvaros: possible starting lineups
Celtic play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Sinisalo - Scales, Trusty, Carter-Vickers, Donovan - Bauer, McGregor - Yang Hyun-jun, Nygren, Hassan - Duran
Ferencvaros play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Dibusz - Gomez, Ramakers, Cadú, Nagy - Korbu, Nagy - O'Doda, Sakariassen, Yusuf - Joseph
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