Stuttgart vs Celtic Prediction & Betting Tips | 26/02/2026

Stuttgart vs Celtic Prediction and Betting Tips | 26 February 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

23 February 2026 • 11:35 UTC • 1 min read

Stuttgart vs Celtic Prediction and Betting Tips 26 February 2026

Stuttgart will look to book their spot in the Europa League last 16 when they welcome Celtic to their MHPArena on Thursday evening. As Die Schwaben have turned their MHP Arena into a real fortress, we predict a 3-1 home win. Stuttgart have been scoring goals for fun of late, with the team crushing Celtic 4-1 in Glasgow to move one step closer towards the last 16. Their expected goals of 1.93 at home definitely supports our betting prediction. Midfielder Angelo Stiller is a major doubt after picking up a knock in a thrilling Bundesliga draw (3-3) with Heidenheim, while defender Jeff Chabot serves a one-game ban.

The Hoops, on the other hand, will have a mountain to climb in Germany as they need to overcome a three-goal deficit away from home. Given Celtic’s recent defensive struggles (conceding 1.60 goals per game), we are not tempted to place our bets on the underdogs. The likes of Jota, Engels, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, and Osmand miss out with injuries for the visiting team.

Given the huge gap in quality between the two sides and Stuttgart’s strong home form, punters worldwide can find value in betting on Home Win, alongside Stuttgart Over 1.5 goals and Over 2.5 goals total.

This Europa League match will be played on Thursday 26 February 2026 at 17:45.

What is our Stuttgart vs Celtic prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Stuttgart 3 - 1 Celtic

Stuttgart vs Celtic Betting Tips

Correct Score: 3-1 @ 900 Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -175 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 100 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -250 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -900 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Deniz Undav @ -138 Odds
First Goalscorer: Deniz Undav @ 350 Odds
To be Booked: Callum McGregor @ 200 Odds
Asian Handicap: VfB Stuttgart -1 @ -182 Odds
European Handicap: VfB Stuttgart -1 @ -105 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 7.5
Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
Double Chance: 12 @ -700 Odds
Draw No Bet: VfB Stuttgart to Win @ -700 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: VfB Stuttgart to Win/VfB Stuttgart to Win @ -105 Odds
Clean Sheet: VfB Stuttgart - No @ -225 Odds

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Stuttgart Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	dlwwwwlwwd	2.00
Home	dwww	2.50
Away	lwwlwd	1.67

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	60%	75%	50%
Average Goals Per Game	3.40	3.00	3.67
Scored	2.20	2.00	2.33
Conceded	1.20	1.00	1.33
BTTS	60%	75%	50%
Clean Sheets	30%	25%	33%
Failed to Score	10%	0%	17%
Expected Goals	1.77	1.93	1.67
Expected Goals Against	1.33	1.38	1.30

Celtic Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wddwwwwwll	2.00
Home	wwwwll	2.00
Away	wddw	2.00

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	60%	67%	50%
Average Goals Per Game	3.70	3.67	3.75
Scored	2.10	2.00	2.25
Conceded	1.60	1.67	1.50
BTTS	80%	83%	75%
Clean Sheets	20%	17%	25%
Failed to Score	0%	0%	0%
Expected Goals	1.99	2.02	1.94
Expected Goals Against	1.43	1.05	2.01