Celtic vs Besiktas Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Nov 2026
Celtic vs Besiktas Predictions
We’ll split our stake by backing Celtic +0.25 at odds of -112 for this Asian Handicap wager. It means we have a return if they draw but a nice payout should the home team claim a victory against Besiktas.
Read our in-depth Celtic vs Besiktas betting preview for our full evaluation of the main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Celtic vs Besiktas Preview
Scottish Premiership club Celtic host Turkish Super Lig team Besiktas at Celtic Park, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Thursday 5 November.
Celtic suffered a defeat in their last game. A 2-0 Premiership scoreline occurred on the road at Falkirk Stadium against Falkirk. Martin O'Neill's team dominated possession with 70% of the ball and had nine shots on target.
Besiktas played out a 2-2 Super Lig draw in their previous game. This was away from home at Recep Tayyip Erdogan Stadi, with Kasimpasa the opponents. The Black Eagles had four shots on goal and boasted 58% possession, while Leandro Trossard and Dusan Vlahovic were on the scoresheet.
In their most recent Europa League engagements, Celtic were beaten 2-1 when hosting Celta Vigo, while Besiktas hosted Crystal Palace and played out a 2-2 draw.
| Europa League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |  Besiktas |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 9:5 | 7 |
| 35 |  Celtic |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 3:9 | 0 |
Celtic have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.7 goals from 7.0 shots on goal and 16.8 attempts. The Hoops have averaged 57.9% possession and 8.5 corners per match, conceding 1.6 goals and 3.5 corners from 4.4 shots on goal and 14.3 attempts.
Camilo Duran leads the way with 5 goals, with Mika Baur and Benjamin Nygren getting 3 apiece. Kasper Waarts Hoegh is the top assists maker on 3.
Besiktas have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 5.8 shots on goal, 15.0 attempts and 2.2 goals. Vincenzo Italiano's men average 59.6% possession, 5.3 corners taken and 3.6 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 11.0 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.
Dusan Vlahovic got 4 goals, Hyeon-Gyu Oh notched 3, while Leandro Trossard and two other players scored 2. Orkun Kokcu has had 4 assists in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Celtic predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Sam Johnstone (GK), Colby Donovan, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Liam Scales, Kieran Tierney, Callum McGregor, Mika Baur, Haissem Hassan, Benjamin Nygren, Callum Osmand, Camilo Durán.
Besiktas predicted lineup (4-3-2-1): Alexander Nubel (GK), Taylan Bulut, Tiago Djaló, Emir Han Topcu, Kassoum Ouattara, Kartal Yilmaz, Wilfred Ndidi, Salih Özcan, Ilhan Fakili, Leandro Trossard, Hyeon-gyu Oh.
Main Match Prediction
If you agree with our verdict that Celtic can avoid defeat in this Europa League clash, then you can back them with a +0.25 goal start at -112. There are several reasons to back this selection.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (domestic league and Europa League matches):
The first step involves analysing the form and also getting an idea of the injury situation before making any football picks. Then it’s a case of consulting the latest Europa League stats and seeing if they can inform our opinion.
The best football betting sites make it a 52.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
If you want to land a big potential return from a small stake, then a Bet Builder could be the way to go. Back Celtic to cover the line in a combination with other selections.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
Besiktas
Let’s take a chance on the +750 available that Celtic secure a 2-1 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.
Player Prop Picks
Benjamin Nygren (Celtic) can be wagered to register one or more shots on goal at -161. It’s difficult to pass up such an appealing price for this Shots on Target pick and we’ll have a play.
Mika Baur (Celtic) has netted two goals in his past five matches on home soil. We’re happy to take the +450 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.
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Corners Prediction
It’s been an average of 8.50 Celtic corners in the past 10 games, while the previous 5 Besiktas matches have seen them average 3.80. We’re happy to back odds of +102 that Celtic win the Corner Match bet.
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Bet Builder Tips
Try out our bet builder picks which include Celtic with an Asian Handicap of +0.25, more than two goals in total as well as Benjamin Nygren (Celtic) to finish with a minimum of one shot on target.
Placing a bet builder offers a great option for football punters who are looking to focus specifically on one match. It’s especially good if you have a strong view on the likely outcomes and the odds for each pick are combined.
Celtic vs Besiktas 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.
Besiktas are the skinniest price to succeed in this Europa League clash, with the favourites afforded a 46% probability based on their +116 betting odds with the bookies. The market suggests that Celtic are least likely to win at +210.
Besiktas and Celtic can be backed at -172 and +118 respectively on the Draw No Bet market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want to ensure they have money back if the scoreline ends level.
You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at -217.
There are hundreds of markets which means lots of options to find a football bet for the latest Europa League match. The best betting sites leave no stone unturned to provide a first-class service.
You will find favourite Dusan Vlahovic at +400 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +128 that he finds the net any time.
Latest Europa League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Celtic Stats
Besiktas Stats
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.40 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 3.60 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 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 8.50 corners awarded and 3.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.90 corners awarded and 4.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 12.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 12.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 3.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 5.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 57.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 58.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
Celtic vs Besiktas Lineups & Team News
Celtic Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Besiktas Predicted Lineup 4-3-2-1
Celtic Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Besiktas Predicted Lineup 4-3-2-1
Previous Celtic Lineups
Previous Besiktas Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Celtic Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Martin O'Neill
Besiktas Player Stats & Squad
Europa League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benfica | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Leverkusen | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:0 | 9 |
| 3 | Bournemouth | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 4 | Ferencvaros | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9:3 | 9 |
| 5 | Olympiacos | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 9 |
| 6 | Union S-G | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:1 | 7 |
| 7 | Juventus | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9:3 | 7 |
| 8 | Besiktas | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9:5 | 7 |
| 9 | Sunderland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 7 |
| 10 | AZ Alkmaar | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 6 |
| 11 | Omonia Nicosia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 12 | Lyon | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:6 | 6 |
| 13 | Rennes | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:3 | 5 |
| 14 | Real Sociedad | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:3 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:5 | 4 |
| 16 | Sparta Prague | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:3 | 4 |
| 17 | Levski Sofia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 18 | Dinamo Zagreb | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 4 |
| 19 | Sturm Graz | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1:3 | 4 |
| 20 | NEC Nijmegen | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:8 | 4 |
| 21 | RB Salzburg | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:6 | 4 |
| 22 | Anderlecht | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:3 | 3 |
| 23 | Hoffenheim | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:5 | 3 |
| 24 | AC Milan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 3 |
| 25 | Celta Vigo | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 3 |
| 26 | OFI Crete | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 3 |
| 27 | Jagiellonia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:6 | 3 |
| 28 | Torreense | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:7 | 3 |
| 29 | NK Celje | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:7 | 1 |
| 30 | Hapoel Be'er-Sheva | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:6 | 1 |
| 31 | Lillestrom | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:9 | 1 |
| 32 | Lech | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:9 | 1 |
| 33 | Viktoria Plzeň | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:7 | 0 |
| 34 | Marseille | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:6 | 0 |
| 35 | Celtic | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:9 | 0 |
| 36 | Ararat Armenia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:11 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bournemouth | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 6 |
| 2 | Ferencvaros | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Olympiacos | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 6 |
| 4 | Juventus | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 4 |
| 5 | Union S-G | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 4 |
| 6 | Besiktas | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 4 |
| 7 | Sturm Graz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:0 | 4 |
| 8 | Crystal Palace | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 3 |
| 9 | Benfica | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 10 | Hoffenheim | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | 3 |
| 11 | Leverkusen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 12 | Lyon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 13 | AZ Alkmaar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 14 | Rennes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 15 | Sunderland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 16 | OFI Crete | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 17 | Dinamo Zagreb | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | 3 |
| 18 | Jagiellonia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | 3 |
| 19 | Omonia Nicosia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:4 | 3 |
| 20 | Sparta Prague | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 21 | NEC Nijmegen | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 22 | Hapoel Be'er-Sheva | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 23 | NK Celje | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:5 | 1 |
| 24 | Lech | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:5 | 1 |
| 25 | Real Sociedad | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 26 | Anderlecht | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 27 | Celta Vigo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 28 | Torreense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 29 | Levski Sofia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 30 | Marseille | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 31 | AC Milan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 32 | Celtic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | 0 |
| 33 | Viktoria Plzeň | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 0 |
| 34 | RB Salzburg | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:4 | 0 |
| 35 | Lillestrom | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:8 | 0 |
| 36 | Ararat Armenia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:8 | 0 |
Scottish Premiership Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 27:10 | 28 |
| 2 | Rangers | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 19:9 | 24 |
| 3 | Hearts | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 24:17 | 20 |
| 4 | Falkirk | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 15:12 | 18 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17:13 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16:16 | 16 |
| 7 | St Johnstone | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 15:19 | 14 |
| 8 | St Mirren | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12:20 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 14:20 | 12 |
| 10 | Aberdeen | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 12:14 | 11 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 13:28 | 9 |
| 12 | Hibernian | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 11:17 | 8 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hearts | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 15:4 | 13 |
| 2 | Celtic | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15:5 | 13 |
| 3 | Rangers | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10:3 | 12 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11:7 | 11 |
| 5 | Falkirk | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9:7 | 9 |
| 6 | St Johnstone | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10:9 | 9 |
| 7 | Dundee United | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6:6 | 8 |
| 8 | St Mirren | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8:10 | 8 |
| 9 | Aberdeen | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5:5 | 7 |
| 10 | Motherwell | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4:8 | 7 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7:15 | 5 |
| 12 | Hibernian | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5:11 | 1 |
Super Lig Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galatasaray | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 23:12 | 25 |
| 2 | Amed | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 25:11 | 23 |
| 3 | Trabzonspor | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 24:8 | 22 |
| 4 | Besiktas | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 20:12 | 19 |
| 5 | Kasimpasa | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 15:11 | 17 |
| 6 | Fenerbahce | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 24:10 | 16 |
| 7 | Corum | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 21:16 | 16 |
| 8 | Kocaelispor | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 11:9 | 16 |
| 9 | Goztepe | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 21:17 | 15 |
| 10 | Basaksehir | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 17:16 | 14 |
| 11 | Erzurum | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 9:15 | 14 |
| 12 | Alanyaspor | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9:16 | 12 |
| 13 | Rizespor | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 11:15 | 11 |
| 14 | Genclerbirligi | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 12:18 | 11 |
| 15 | Konyaspor | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6:13 | 8 |
| 16 | Gaziantep | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9:17 | 8 |
| 17 | Samsunspor | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 10:26 | 4 |
| 18 | Eyupspor | 10 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3:28 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amed | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 19:4 | 18 |
| 2 | Trabzonspor | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 15:1 | 15 |
| 3 | Besiktas | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14:3 | 15 |
| 4 | Basaksehir | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16:7 | 13 |
| 5 | Galatasaray | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 11:6 | 13 |
| 6 | Kocaelispor | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6:2 | 10 |
| 7 | Fenerbahce | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 17:6 | 9 |
| 8 | Erzurum | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5:7 | 9 |
| 9 | Genclerbirligi | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11:7 | 8 |
| 10 | Kasimpasa | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 9:6 | 7 |
| 11 | Konyaspor | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4:7 | 7 |
| 12 | Corum | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:4 | 6 |
| 13 | Alanyaspor | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:4 | 5 |
| 14 | Goztepe | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:7 | 4 |
| 15 | Eyupspor | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2:9 | 3 |
| 16 | Gaziantep | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3:9 | 2 |
| 17 | Samsunspor | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5:15 | 1 |
| 18 | Rizespor | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3:10 | 0 |
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