Our VfB Stuttgart vs Celtic Prediction: 4-2
VfB Stuttgart vs Celtic in the UEFA Europa League is scheduled for an 17:45 GMT kick-off on Thursday February 26, 2026. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 4-2 for the match between VfB Stuttgart and Celtic.
This VfB Stuttgart 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
VfB Stuttgart's Last Match – Heidenheim vs VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 3-3 Germany Bundesliga I draw with Heidenheim on February 22. In that match, VfB Stuttgart had 66% possession and 11 attempts at goal, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Heidenheim | 34% | 11 (6) | 2.03 | 28 |
 VfB Stuttgart | 66% | 11 (8) | 2.31 | 62 |
Celtic's Last Match – Celtic vs Hibernian
Celtic will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 Scotland Premiership loss to Hibernian on February 22. In that match, Celtic saw 61% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Celtic | 61% | 0 (3) | 1.85 | 65 |
 Hibernian | 39% | 0 (4) | 0.63 | 23 |
VfB Stuttgart vs Celtic Stats
Key Stats
| VfB Stuttgart | Celtic | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.69 | Attacking Strength | 1.68 |
| 0.84 | Defence Strength | 1.6 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
VfB Stuttgart are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Celtic average 2.1 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
VfB Stuttgart 22-12
Celtic 21-16
What are the odds for this match?
VfB Stuttgart to win: @1.363
Draw: @5.5
Celtic to win: @6.5
Lineups
VfB Stuttgart (4-2-3-1) : Alexander Nubel, Josha Vagnoman, Finn Jeltsch, Luca Jaquez, Maximilian Mittelstadt, Atakan Karazor, Chema Andres, Badredine Bouanani, Tiago Tomas, Jamie Leweling, Deniz Undav
Celtic (4-3-3) : Viljami Sinisalo, Colby Donovan, Auston Trusty, Dane Murray, Marcelo Saracchi, Yang Hyun-jun, Callum McGregor, Reo Hatate, Daizen Maeda, Junior Adamu, Luke McCowan