Celtic vs Utrecht Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Jan 2026

Europa League Betting Preview: Celtic vs Utrecht

Scottish Premiership team Celtic host Dutch Eredivisie club Utrecht at Celtic Park in the final round of the league phase, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Thursday 29 January.

Celtic are likely to beat Utrecht and we think there’s merit in backing the favourites at -1.5 on the Asian Handicap at -110. It’s well within their capability to claim a victory by two goals or more here.

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Celtic sit 24th in the Europa League league-phase standings on eight points and are fighting to retain their place inside the top 24, while FC Utrecht, down in 34th with one point, have already been eliminated from knockout contention.

Celtic played out a 2-2 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Tynecastle Park against Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts. The Hoops recorded 46% possession and had three shots on target, while Benjamin Nygren and Hyun-Jun Yang scored one goal apiece.

Utrecht suffered a 1–0 Eredivisie defeat at home to Sparta Rotterdam at Stadion Galgenwaard in their last outing. Utreg boasted 58% possession and had five shots on goal.

In the last Europa League round, Celtic visited Italian Serie A side Bologna and drew 2-2, while Utrecht lost 2-0 at home to Belgian Pro League outfit Genk.

Europa League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
24	Celtic	7	2	2	3	9	13	-4	9:13	8
34	Utrecht	7	0	1	6	3	11	-8	3:11	1

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4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 14.0 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal. Celtic have had 60.3% possession and 5.0 corners per match. On average, the Old Firm club have conceded 1.7 goals from 11.9 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.5 corners.

Benjamin Nygren is the top scorer with 6 goals, Hyun-Jun Yang has 4, with Arne Engels and Daizen Maeda on 2. Daizen Maeda is the leading assists maker with 3.

Utrecht have lost 6 and drawn 4, averaging 12.7 attempts, 4.5 shots on goal and 0.9 goals. Ron Jans' team average 47.3% possession, 5.3 corners in their favour and 4.3 corners against, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 5.1 shots on goal and 11.4 attempts.

The top scorers have been Victor Jensen and Mike van der Hoorn on 2, with Dani de Wit getting 1. Souffian El Karouani has been top assists provider with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

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

FC Utrecht predicted lineup (4-3-3): Michael Brouwer (GK), Niklas Vesterlund, Matisse Didden, Mike Eerdhuijzen, Derry Murkin, Alonzo Engwanda, Dani de Wit, Can Bozdogan, Miguel Rodríguez, Sebastien Haller, Yoann Cathline.

Celtic vs Utrecht Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the full betting picture for Celtic vs Utrecht, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key corners pick, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

Rather than back Celtic to win, we’re going to take the -110 that the favourites overcome -1.5 on the Asian Handicap for this Europa League match. They could prove too strong over ninety minutes.

The football recommendations are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant Europa League stats to get the full picture.

Key Celtic vs FC Utrecht Europa League & league stats:

• The -1.5 line has been covered by Celtic in 9 of their last 20 games at home.

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Celtic Asian Hcp -1.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtic 2 - 0 Utrecht

We’re predicting Celtic to land a 2-0 victory and this is available at +480. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Benjamin Nygren to Score +160

Benjamin Nygren (Celtic) has scored six goals in his past ten matches. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +160.

Latest Benjamin Nygren Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+160

First

+450

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Corners Prediction

Utrecht Over 2.5 Corners -152

In their past five away matches, Utrecht have covered the 2.5 corners line, while the last five Celtic home games have involved them conceding over 2.5 corners. We’re happy to back the -152 when it comes to Utrecht covering the Team Corners line which looks generous.

Europa League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Celtic

Total

10.50 5.00 5.50

Home

10.60 7.50 3.10

Away

8.70 3.20 5.50

Utrecht

Total

9.60 5.30 4.30

Home

9.60 5.20 4.40

Away

9.30 4.80 4.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+102

Under 10.5

-147

Celtic Corners

Over 6.5

-135

Under 6.5

-105

Utrecht Corners

Over 2.5

-152

Under 2.5

+107

Most Corners

1

-588

X

+800

2

+410

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Celtic vs Utrecht 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.

The bookmakers take few chances with their latest odds of -303 for Celtic winning which suggests that they have a 75% chance in this Europa League encounter. If you want to back the outsider, FC Utrecht are available at +700.

There’s a Half-Time Result market should you wish to predict the outcome at the break. Utrecht are +600 here and the draw is +165, with Celtic on offer at -130.

Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at -128 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

-303

X

+380

2

+700

Half-Time Result

1

-130

X

+165

2

+600

Double Chance

1X

-1667

12

-714

X2

+195

Draw No Bet

1

-1000

2

+475

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.5

-110

2 Hcp +1.5

-128

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+130

Over 2.5

-189

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-128

No

-111

There’s the chance to back Tomas Cvancara at +330 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.

Tomas Cvancara (Celtic)

First

+110

Anytime

+330

Daizen Maeda (Celtic)

First

+150

Anytime

+400

Kelechi Iheanacho (Celtic)

First

+160

Anytime

+400

Benjamin Nygren (Celtic)

First

+160

Anytime

+450

Johnny Kenny (Celtic)

First

+165

Anytime

+430

Arne Engels (Celtic)

First

+185

Anytime

+550

Sebastian Tounekti (Celtic)

First

+200

Anytime

+550

Michel-Ange Balikwisha (Celtic)

First

+210

Anytime

+600

Luke McCowan (Celtic)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Hyun-jun Yang (Celtic)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Reo Hatate (Celtic)

First

+270

Anytime

+800

James Forrest (Celtic)

First

+330

Anytime

+900

Paulo Bernardo (Celtic)

First

+390

Anytime

+1050

Sébastien Haller (Utrecht)

First

+400

Anytime

+1100

Callum McGregor (Celtic)

First

+430

Anytime

+1200

Yoann Cathline (Utrecht)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Miguel Rodríguez (Utrecht)

First

+475

Anytime

+1300

David Min (Utrecht)

First

+475

Anytime

+1400

Gjivai Zechiël (Utrecht)

First

+480

Anytime

+1500

Adrian Blake (Utrecht)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Anthony Ralston (Celtic)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Stephen Welsh (Celtic)

First

+525

Anytime

+1500

Jesse Van de Haar (Utrecht)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Dani De Wit (Utrecht)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Kieran Tierney (Celtic)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

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

Celtic Stats

FC Utrecht Stats

Full-Time Result

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

Full-Time Result

• 6 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 7 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.70 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 3.50 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 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 5.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 7.50 corners awarded and 3.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 4.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 60.30% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 67.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 10 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 47.30% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 49.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches

Celtic vs Utrecht Lineups & Team News

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