Our Auchinleck Talbot vs Celtic Prediction: 0-2
Auchinleck Talbot vs Celtic in the Scotland FA Cup is scheduled for an 17:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 18, 2026. Celtic’s disciplined approach could see them grind out a narrow 0-1 win over Auchinleck Talbot in what is expected to be a tense affair.
Our prediction is supported by key Auchinleck Talbot vs Celtic stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Auchinleck Talbot's Last Match – Dumbarton vs Auchinleck Talbot
Auchinleck Talbot must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 4-0 Scotland FA Cup victory over Dumbarton in their last outing.
Celtic's Last Match – Falkirk vs Celtic
Celtic will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 Scotland Premiership triumph against Falkirk on January 14. In that match, Celtic recorded 57% possession, firing 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Falkirk | 43% | 0 (5) | 1.83 | 55 |
 Celtic | 57% | 0 (1) | 0.75 | 75 |
Auchinleck Talbot vs Celtic Stats
Key Stats
| Auchinleck Talbot | Celtic | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.63 | Attacking Strength | 1.33 |
| 0.72 | Defence Strength | 0.39 |
| 2.4 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 2.6 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Auchinleck Talbot are averaging 2.6 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Celtic average 1.6 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Auchinleck Talbot 26-7
Celtic 16-18
What are the odds for this match?
Auchinleck Talbot to win: @51
Draw: @23
Celtic to win: @1.015