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
10	Bologna	8	4	3	1	14	7	7	14:7	15
21	Celtic	8	3	2	3	13	15	-2	13:15	11

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Bologna confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Lukasz Skorupski (GK), Nadir Zortea, Nicolo Casale, Torbjoern Lysaker Heggem, Juan Miranda, Lewis Ferguson, Nikola Moro, Tommaso Pobega, Jonathan Rowe, Thijs Dallinga, Benjamin Dominguez.

Celtic confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Kasper Schmeichel (GK), Colby Donovan, Auston Trusty, Liam Scales, Kieran Tierney, Arne Engels, Callum McGregor, Hyun-Jun Yang, Reo Hatate, Sebastian Tounekti, Daizen Maeda.

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.

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Our Match Prediction

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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 +510 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

+290

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-147

Shots

Over 1.5

-127

Under 1.5

-

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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

+540

First

+1300

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-385

Shots

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

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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

-133

Under 9.5

-106

Bologna Corners

Over 5.5

-133

Under 5.5

-105

Celtic Corners

Over 3.5

-133

Under 3.5

-106

Most Corners

1

-227

X

+700

2

+220

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Bologna vs Celtic Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Bologna are the -141 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 58% chance of triumphing in this Europa League encounter according to the latest odds. The +375 means that Celtic are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

For those wanting an alternative, Bologna are +120 on the Half-Time Result market. This means they need to lead at the break, with Celtic being priced up at +370 and the draw is +135.

Under and Over 2.5 Goals backers are able to get similar odds on the Total Goals market. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -135 for the BTTS Yes option.

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

-141

X

+280

2

+375

Half-Time Result

1

+120

X

+135

2

+370

Double Chance

1X

-556

12

-400

X2

+108

Draw No Bet

1

-357

2

+230

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-111

2 Hcp +0.75

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-102

Over 2.5

-125

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-135

No

-100

There is +170 available that Riccardo Orsolini finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +460.

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna)

First

+170

Anytime

+460

Santiago Castro (Bologna)

First

+200

Anytime

+525

Ciro Immobile (Bologna)

First

+200

Anytime

+500

Thijs Dallinga (Bologna)

First

+230

Anytime

+600

Jonathan Rowe (Bologna)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Benjamín Domínguez (Bologna)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Nicolo Cambiaghi (Bologna)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Federico Bernardeschi (Bologna)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Jens Odgaard (Bologna)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Daizen Maeda (Celtic)

First

+310

Anytime

+700

Kelechi Iheanacho (Celtic)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Johnny Kenny (Celtic)

First

+340

Anytime

+850

Benjamin Nygren (Celtic)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Giovanni Fabbian (Bologna)

First

+360

Anytime

+900

Tommaso Pobega (Bologna)

First

+390

Anytime

+1050

Sebastian Tounekti (Celtic)

First

+440

Anytime

+1200

Lewis Ferguson (Bologna)

First

+450

Anytime

+1150

Michel-Ange Balikwisha (Celtic)

First

+450

Anytime

+1150

Luke McCowan (Celtic)

First

+450

Anytime

+1150

Hyun-jun Yang (Celtic)

First

+540

Anytime

+1300

Reo Hatate (Celtic)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Nadir Zortea (Bologna)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

Nikola Moro (Bologna)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Arne Engels (Celtic)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

James Forrest (Celtic)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Paulo Bernardo (Celtic)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Torbjørn Heggem (Bologna)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Nicolò Casale (Bologna)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Charalampos Lykogiannis (Bologna)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Emil Holm (Bologna)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

+140

Santiago Castro (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

+115

Ciro Immobile (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

+108

Thijs Dallinga (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-115

Federico Bernardeschi (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-149

Jonathan Rowe (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-147

Benjamín Domínguez (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-156

Daizen Maeda (Celtic)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-152

Jens Odgaard (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-161

Nicolo Cambiaghi (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-167

Kelechi Iheanacho (Celtic)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-172

Benjamin Nygren (Celtic)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-182

Johnny Kenny (Celtic)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-185

Tommaso Pobega (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-213

Michel-Ange Balikwisha (Celtic)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-270

Sebastian Tounekti (Celtic)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-278

Lewis Ferguson (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-270

Giovanni Fabbian (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-286

Luke McCowan (Celtic)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-286

Nadir Zortea (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-385

Hyun-jun Yang (Celtic)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-385

Reo Hatate (Celtic)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-435

Nikola Moro (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-435

Arne Engels (Celtic)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-500

James Forrest (Celtic)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

Paulo Bernardo (Celtic)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-667

Torbjørn Heggem (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-833

Charalampos Lykogiannis (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-909

Emil Holm (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-909

Nicolò Casale (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1429

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna)

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

-

Ciro Immobile (Bologna)

Over 2.5

+104

Under 2.5

-

Santiago Castro (Bologna)

Over 2.5

-118

Under 2.5

-

Kelechi Iheanacho (Celtic)

Over 1.5

-115

Under 1.5

-

Luke McCowan (Celtic)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Lewis Ferguson (Bologna)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Tommaso Pobega (Bologna)

Over 1.5

+114

Under 1.5

-

Benjamin Nygren (Celtic)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

Johnny Kenny (Celtic)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-

Giovanni Fabbian (Bologna)

Over 1.5

+143

Under 1.5

-

Daizen Maeda (Celtic)

Over 1.5

-137

Under 1.5

-

Jonathan Rowe (Bologna)

Over 1.5

-127

Under 1.5

-

Jens Odgaard (Bologna)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

Thijs Dallinga (Bologna)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

-

Benjamín Domínguez (Bologna)

Over 1.5

-123

Under 1.5

-

Nicolo Cambiaghi (Bologna)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-

Federico Bernardeschi (Bologna)

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

-

Sebastian Tounekti (Celtic)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

-

Michel-Ange Balikwisha (Celtic)

Over 0.5

-278

Under 0.5

-

Hyun-jun Yang (Celtic)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Reo Hatate (Celtic)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Nadir Zortea (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Nikola Moro (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-

Arne Engels (Celtic)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

James Forrest (Celtic)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Paulo Bernardo (Celtic)

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-

Torbjørn Heggem (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+114

Under 0.5

-

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

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