Celtic vs Stuttgart Prediction
The Europa League play-offs present a compelling encounter on Thursday, 19 February 2026, at 11:00 when Celtic Glasgow host VfB Stuttgart at Celtic Park. This fixture, played as part of the first round of play-offs in the competition, pairs two clubs in differing domestic circumstances, but both carrying competitive momentum into European action. Celtic arrive with 11 points and occupy 21st place in their domestic section, having recorded 3 wins, 2 draws, and 3 defeats, with 13 goals scored and 15 conceded.
Their home record reads 2 wins and 2 defeats from four fixtures. Stuttgart are formally the better-placed side in the supplied data: 15 points, 11th in the table, 5 wins and 3 defeats, goal difference 15:9, and an away record of 1 win and 3 defeats. Managers Martin O’Neill (Celtic) and Sebastian Hoeneß (Stuttgart) will both seek tactical solutions to unlock the opposition; the absence of prior head-to-head meetings renders this a fresh competitive test between the clubs.
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Our betting prediction
Best Bet: Over/Under – Over 2.5 goals
The primary prediction is that the match will exceed 2.5 total goals. Both clubs have demonstrated recent matches that produce multiple goals: Celtic’s positive attacking run and Stuttgart’s overall goal tally make a higher-scoring game plausible. Celtic’s home matches have been mixed defensively (2 wins, 2 defeats), and Stuttgart’s tendency to engage in open encounters away from home suggests that this fixture will not be cagey throughout. Over 2.5 thus represents a market aligned with the teams’ recent offensive output and defensive inconsistencies. Best odds for the Over 2.5 market were provided at 1win.
Betting Tip 2: Away win (Tip 2)
Our secondary betting prediction for this meeting is an away victory for VfB Stuttgart. The rationale is based on Stuttgart’s superior points tally and positive goal difference, which suggest a more effective offensive output across the campaign. Despite Stuttgart’s mixed away record, their overall run of recent form — four wins and one defeat in the last five matches across competitions — indicates a team capable of producing results on the road when required. Conversely, while Celtic display an excellent sequence of recent victories, their domestic standing (21st) and a negative goal differential (13:15) reflect defensive vulnerabilities that Stuttgart can exploit, particularly on transitions and set pieces. Market context supports the selection: the best available odds for an away win in the supplied data are 2.24 with Paripesa.
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Betting Tip 3: Both teams score? Yes
The final prediction is that both teams will score. Both sides demonstrate attacking potency; Celtic have notched 13 goals in their campaign and are enjoying a run of five consecutive wins in recent matches, which typically correlates with offensive confidence. Stuttgart, with 15 goals in the same span of fixtures, has shown a capacity to find the net consistently. Defensively, Celtic’s goal concession tally (15) and Stuttgart’s away defensive record (three defeats) provide further reason to expect this to be an open contest with chances at both ends. The best available odds for BTTS ‘Yes’ referenced in the brief are 1.65 at Paripesa.
Statistics for Celtic Glasgow vs VfB Stuttgart
Celtic Glasgow team news!
Celtic, under the stewardship of Martin O’Neill, arrives with mixed statistical indicators. They have accumulated 11 points, sit 21st in the provided standings, and have a domestic record of 3 wins, 2 draws, and 3 defeats, with 13 goals scored and 15 conceded. At Celtic Park, their home record is balanced between success and vulnerability (2 wins and 2 defeats). Importantly, the side’s recent form is excellent: five consecutive wins across their last five fixtures, indicating strong confidence in attack and a positive momentum heading into the Europa League play-off. O’Neill will likely look to exploit home familiarity and the support of Celtic Park while shoring up defensive lapses that have produced a negative goal differential to date.
VfB Stuttgart team news!
VfB Stuttgart, coached by Sebastian Hoeneß, appear statistically stronger on paper with 15 points and 5 wins from the campaign so far and a goal record of 15:9. Their away form in the supplied data is modest—only one victory and three defeats—but their overall recent run (four wins and a single defeat in the last five matches) suggests a team in rhythm and confidence. Hoeneß will be tasked with balancing an attacking approach that has produced an above-average number of goals with a need to tighten defensive moments away from home. Stuttgart’s squad depth and clinical finishing make them a credible threat in European knockout encounters.
H2H statistics
There are no head-to-head meetings between Celtic Glasgow and VfB Stuttgart in the available records; the teams have not met in competitive play previously. As such, historical direct comparisons are not available and all tactical assumptions must be drawn from recent form and season-long statistical indicators rather than prior matchups.
Last results Celtic Glasgow
In their last five matches across all competitions Celtic have recorded five wins, zero draws and zero defeats. This run indicates a club in strong form and high morale, demonstrating consistent offensive output and match-winning capability. The current form line — W-W-W-W-W — is among the most favourable short-term indicators available.
Last results VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart’s last five matches across all competitions show four wins, zero draws, and one defeat. This sequence (W-W-W-W-L) suggests a team with considerable winning momentum and only a single setback in recent play. Stuttgart’s form indicates stability and the capacity to produce results regularly.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, this Europa League play-off encounter is finely poised. Statistically, VfB Stuttgart possesses a superior points tally and a healthier goal differential, which informs our designation of them as the principal selection for a match winner. Celtic’s exceptional recent form, however, means this will not be straightforward; their sequence of five consecutive wins demonstrates resilience and attacking verve at present. Taking these factors together, the recommended stance is an away win for VfB Stuttgart as the primary betting prediction, complemented by expectations that both teams will score and that the match will produce more than 2.5 goals. For punters seeking a specific scoreline as a higher-risk option, a 1:1 draw encapsulates the likelihood of an open, close contest. As ever, bettors should consult current odds prior to staking, noting that the best supplied prices in this brief for the main markets are: Away win (Tip 2) at 1win at 2.24, BTTS Yes at Paripesa at 1.65, while market prices for Over 2.5 and the 1:1 correct score were not specified in the provided data and should be checked with bookmakers.
