Bologna welcome Celtic in a crucial Europa League clash as they try to climb toward the top eight. As both sides will adopt an attack-minded approach in Thursday's clash, our prediction leans toward a 2-2 draw. The Italian side have struggled for consistency, averaging only 0.90 points per game and failing to win any of their last five home matches. Their home return of 0.40 PPG and 0% win rate is particularly alarming. Bologna score just 0.60 goals per game at home, while conceding 1.40, and with Bernardeschi, Lucumi, and Vitik all sidelined, their depth will again be tested. Defensively, Bologna have kept 0 clean sheets all season, with 70% BTTS overall.
The Hoops, on the other hand, seem to be at the top of their game, winning three straight and collecting 1.50 PPG both home and away. The Scottish champions score 3.30 goals per match overall and have a balanced profile, with clean sheets in 30% of games and a strong 2.01 expected goals output. Despite absences—Carter-Vickers, Iheanacho, Jota, and Johnston—they have shown they can cope, and their away record of 1.50 PPG keeps them firmly in the playoff race.
Bologna’s recent 0% home win rate makes the visitors safer. Therefore, we are tempted to place our bets on Celtic or Draw. Additionally, BTTS and Over 2.5 goals bets seem appealing (Bologna average 2.6 goals per game, Celtic 3.3).
This Europa League match will be played on Thursday 22 January 2026 at 17:45.
What is our Bologna vs Celtic prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Bologna 2 - 2 Celtic
Bologna vs Celtic Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Anytime Goalscorer: Ciro Immobile @ -120 Odds
- To be booked: Luke McCowan @ 200 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
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View OfferBologna Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lldwl | 0.90 |
| Home | lddll | 0.40 |
| Away | wlldw | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 2.00 | 3.20 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.31 | 1.43 | 1.18 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.40 | 1.31 | 1.48 |
Celtic Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwww | 1.50 |
| Home | lwlw | 1.50 |
| Away | lwlww | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.30 | 3.75 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 1.75 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 2.01 | 2.35 | 1.78 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.24 | 0.96 | 1.42 |
Bologna vs Celtic Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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