UEFA Europa LeagueMatchday 2
Benfica vs Celtic: prediction, tips and stats
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Our tips
Tip in 1d 11hFor matches from 3 pm UK time we publish the tips at noon, for earlier ones 3 hours before kick-off.
The match in numbers
1X2EloBenfica202778%75%Draw14%15%Celtic17428%10%
Goalsattack/defenceBTTS49%O2.566%
H2Hlast 5 meetings
- Benfica2:1CelticW
- Celtic0:0BenficaD
- Celtic1:0BenficaL
- Benfica1:0CelticW
- Benfica3:0CelticW
Benfica's record: 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss1.6 goals per match
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Prediction: result and goals
Marketbookmakers' odds with the margin removed
Expected goals
Market2.7 : 0.7total 3.4
Benfica : CelticMost likely scores
Market2-012%3-010%2-19%1-08%3-18%
Market2-02-012%3-03-010%2-12-19%1-01-08%3-13-18%
| Outcome | Market |
|---|---|
| 1X – home team avoid defeat | 92% |
| 12 – no draw | 86% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 86% |
| 1 – Benfica win | 78% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 66% |
| Under 3.5 goals | 56% |
| Both teams to score: no | 51% |
| Both teams to score: yes | 49% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 44% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 34% |
| X2 – away team avoid defeat | 22% |
| X – draw | 14% |
| Under 1.5 goals | 14% |
| 2 – Celtic win | 8% |
Worth knowing before kick-off
- Celtic concede 2.1 goals per game
- Celtic: 8 of 10 matches over 2.5 goals
- Benfica: newly promoted
- Benfica: 29 days since the last match, 0 matches in the last 14 days.
- Celtic: 28 days since the last match, 0 matches in the last 14 days.
Form in the competition
League position
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Benfica | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 28 | Celtic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Who will win Benfica vs Celtic?
Benfica are the favourites. Chances: Benfica win 78%, draw 14%, Celtic win 8%. Chances from bookmaker odds with the margin removed.
How many goals will there be in Benfica vs Celtic?
Expected goals: 3.4 (Benfica 2.7, Celtic 0.7). Chance of over 2.5 goals: 66%. Most likely score: 2-0.
Will both teams score in Benfica vs Celtic?
The chance that both teams score is 49%.
When is Benfica vs Celtic?
The UEFA Europa League match kicks off 15 October 2026, 20:00 (UK time).