Our Bologna vs Celtic Prediction: 3-1
Bologna vs Celtic in the UEFA Europa League is scheduled for an 17:45 GMT kick-off on Thursday January 22, 2026. We’re backing a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams creating plenty of chances, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
This Bologna vs Celtic prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Bologna's Last Match – Bologna vs Atalanta
Bologna will look to get back on track following a 0-2 Italy Serie A loss against Atalanta on January 7. In that match, Bologna recorded 53% possession, attempting 4 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bologna | 53% | 4 (2) | 1.04 | 52 |
Atalanta | 47% | 9 (5) | 1.32 | 44 |
Celtic's Last Match – Celtic vs Rangers
Celtic will be looking to bounce back after a 1-3 Scotland Premiership defeat against Rangers on January 3. In that match, Celtic had 65% possession and 14 attempts at goal, with 9 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Celtic | 65% | 14 (9) | 1.53 | 52 |
Rangers | 35% | 4 (4) | 1.06 | 35 |
Bologna vs Celtic Stats
Key Stats
| Bologna | Celtic | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.02 | Attacking Strength | 1.57 |
| 0.55 | Defence Strength | 1.52 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bologna are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Celtic average 1.4 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.
Bologna 9-16
Celtic 14-19
What are the odds for this match?
Bologna to win: @1.5
Draw: @4.1
Celtic to win: @5.75
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025



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