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 Fiorentina
Bologna will look to get back on track following a 1-2 Italy Serie A loss against Fiorentina on January 18. In that match, Bologna recorded 61% possession, attempting 9 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bologna | 61% | 9 (3) | 1.27 | 76 |
Fiorentina | 39% | 8 (4) | 1.64 | 24 |
Celtic's Last Match – Auchinleck Talbot vs Celtic
Celtic will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-0 Scotland FA Cup victory over Auchinleck Talbot on January 18. In that match, Celtic had 80% possession and 16 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Auchinleck Talbot | 20% | 1 (1) | - | 31 |
Celtic | 80% | 16 (5) | - | 148 |
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 | 1.5 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bologna are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Celtic average 1.7 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Bologna 10-16
Celtic 17-16
What are the odds for this match?
Bologna to win: @1.5
Draw: @4.1
Celtic to win: @5.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025



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