Bologna vs Celtic Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Jan 2026

Europa League Betting Preview: Bologna vs Celtic

Italian Serie A club Bologna host Scottish Premiership outfit Celtic at Stadio Renato Dell'Ara, with kick-off set for 12:45 on Thursday 22 January.

Celtic +1 looks like the bet to place on the Asian Handicap. You can secure a price of -102 that the Hoops prosper with a one-goal advantage and there’s cash back for a narrow defeat against Bologna.

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Bologna lost when last in action. In a home game at Stadio Renato Dell'Ara, they were turned over 2-1 by Fiorentina in Serie A. I Rossoblù enjoyed 61% possession and had three shots on target, while Giovanni Fabbian bagged the goal.

Celtic triumphed in their previous game. It was away from home in the Scottish Cup where Auchinleck Talbot were beaten 2-0 at Beechwood Park.

In their most recent Europa League engagements, Bologna won 2-1 when travelling to Celta Vigo, while Celtic lost 3-0 at home to Roma.

Europa League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
13	Bologna	6	3	2	1	9	5	4	9:5	11
24	Celtic	6	2	1	3	7	11	-4	7:11	7

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Bologna have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 13.5 attempts. Vincenzo Italiano's team have averaged 54.4% possession and 4.7 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.7 goals from 4.9 shots on goal, 11.5 attempts and 4.4 corners.

Giovanni Fabbian, Riccardo Orsolini, Jens Odgaard, Santiago Castro and Federico Bernardeschi are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. The top assist makers are Jonathan Rowe, Remo Freuler and Tommaso Pobega, all of whom have 1 on the board.

Celtic have won 5 and lost 5, with an average of 1.6 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 15.7 attempts. The Hoops have averaged 66.5% possession, 5.7 corners awarded and 4.0 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts.

Benjamin Nygren has scored 5, followed by Hyun-Jun Yang and Daizen Maeda with 3 goals apiece. Look no further than Daizen Maeda for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Bologna predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Federico Ravaglia (GK), Emil Holm, Torbjørn Heggem, Nicolò Casale, Juan Miranda, Nikola Moro, Tommaso Pobega, Riccardo Orsolini, Jens Odgaard, Jonathan Rowe, Santiago Castro.

Celtic predicted lineup (4-3-3): Kasper Schmeichel (GK), Tony Ralston, Auston Trusty, Liam Scales, Kieran Tierney, Arne Engels, Callum McGregor, Benjamin Nygren, Hyun-jun Yang, Daizen Maeda, Sebastian Tounekti.

Bologna vs Celtic Prediction & Betting Tips

Approach Bologna vs Celtic fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely score outcome, best corners advice, standout player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

For Celtic +1 to secure a return at -102, we need a win or a draw in this Europa League encounter. We are expecting the match to be competitive and have confidence in the underdogs.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of Europa League stats and present the key numbers to our readers.

Key Bologna vs Celtic Europa League & league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Celtic in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +1 line has been covered by Celtic in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +1 line has been covered by Celtic in 2 consecutive games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Bologna in 5 consecutive games at home.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Bologna in any of their last 10 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Bologna in 16 of their last 20 games at home.

The best betting sites make it a 50.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Celtic Asian Hcp +1 @ -102 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Bologna 1 - 1 Celtic

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing the two teams to draw 1-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +600 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jonathan Rowe Over 0.5 Shots On Target +105

Jonathan Rowe (Bologna) has recorded one or more shots on goal in four consecutive home games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs wager and we’re more than happy to take the +105 available.

Latest Jonathan Rowe Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+280

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-182

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Hyun-jun Yang to Score +575

Hyun-jun Yang (Celtic) has managed three goals in his past five matches. It’s worth a gamble on the +575 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.

Latest Hyun-jun Yang Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+575

First

+1500

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-385

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Corners Prediction

Bologna Under 6.5 Corners -152

It’s been an average of 4.20 corners for Bologna in their past 5 matches, with Celtic conceding under 6.5 corners in the last four games. There’s a price of -152 for this Team Corners bet and we think the Bologna line is too big.

Europa League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Bologna

Total

9.10 4.70 4.40

Home

9.40 5.80 3.60

Away

8.70 4.60 4.10

Celtic

Total

9.70 5.70 4.00

Home

10.60 7.50 3.10

Away

9.10 4.70 4.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-139

Under 9.5

-102

Bologna Corners

Over 6.5

+104

Under 6.5

-149

Celtic Corners

Over 3.5

-109

Under 3.5

-132

Most Corners

1

-303

X

+750

2

+280

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Bologna vs Celtic Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bologna are the -200 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 67% chance of triumphing in this Europa League encounter according to the latest odds. The +510 means that Celtic are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

For those wanting an alternative, Bologna are -100 on the Half-Time Result market. This means they need to lead at the break, with Celtic being priced up at +440 and the draw is +150.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. For the Both Teams to Score betting option, it’s up in the air odds-wise as to whether Yes or No will be the end result.

The leading football betting sites have excellent coverage when it comes to all Europa League games. That means hundreds of markets from which to choose and something to suit everyone.

Full-Time Result

1

-200

X

+335

2

+510

Half-Time Result

1

-100

X

+150

2

+440

Double Chance

1X

-833

12

-500

X2

+150

Draw No Bet

1

-588

2

+330

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-123

2 Hcp +1

-102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+114

Over 2.5

-143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-123

No

-109

There is +150 available that Riccardo Orsolini finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +420.

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna)

First

+150

Anytime

+420

Santiago Castro (Bologna)

First

+170

Anytime

+475

Ciro Immobile (Bologna)

First

+180

Anytime

+450

Thijs Dallinga (Bologna)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

Federico Bernardeschi (Bologna)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

Benjamín Domínguez (Bologna)

First

+260

Anytime

+700

Nicolo Cambiaghi (Bologna)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Jens Odgaard (Bologna)

First

+270

Anytime

+750

Jonathan Rowe (Bologna)

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Daizen Maeda (Celtic)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

Giovanni Fabbian (Bologna)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Tommaso Pobega (Bologna)

First

+360

Anytime

+1000

Kelechi Iheanacho (Celtic)

First

+370

Anytime

+900

Benjamin Nygren (Celtic)

First

+380

Anytime

+1000

Johnny Kenny (Celtic)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Lewis Ferguson (Bologna)

First

+400

Anytime

+1150

Sebastian Tounekti (Celtic)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Nadir Zortea (Bologna)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Luke McCowan (Celtic)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Michel-Ange Balikwisha (Celtic)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Nikola Moro (Bologna)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Hyun-jun Yang (Celtic)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Reo Hatate (Celtic)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Arne Engels (Celtic)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

James Forrest (Celtic)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

+118

Santiago Castro (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

+105

Ciro Immobile (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-105

Thijs Dallinga (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-133

Daizen Maeda (Celtic)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-156

Federico Bernardeschi (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-167

Benjamín Domínguez (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-167

Benjamin Nygren (Celtic)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-175

Kelechi Iheanacho (Celtic)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-172

Nicolo Cambiaghi (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-172

Johnny Kenny (Celtic)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-189

Jonathan Rowe (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-182

Jens Odgaard (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-175

Tommaso Pobega (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-238

Giovanni Fabbian (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-286

Michel-Ange Balikwisha (Celtic)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-278

Lewis Ferguson (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-294

Sebastian Tounekti (Celtic)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-294

Luke McCowan (Celtic)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-294

Hyun-jun Yang (Celtic)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-385

Nadir Zortea (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-435

Reo Hatate (Celtic)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-455

Nikola Moro (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-500

Arne Engels (Celtic)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-500

James Forrest (Celtic)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

Latest Europa League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Bologna Stats

Celtic Stats

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 4.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 54.40% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 57.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 66.50% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 62.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 10 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches

Bologna vs Celtic Lineups & Team News

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