Celtic 1-2 Celta Vigo: result and AI prediction
Celtic – Celta Vigo, Europa League, Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 08:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Celtic Park
Celtic is #33 in the table (0 pts) and Celta Vigo #28 (0 pts). Absent for Celtic: L. Emenalo, A. Johnston, Jota +4. Absent for Celta Vigo: J. El Abdellaoui, B. Iglesias, A. Nunez +2.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
This is a pressured European night for two sides still searching for lift in the league stage. Celtic carry home energy and recent domestic confidence, but their defensive absences are significant against a Celta side equipped to retain the ball through midfield. Celta's own injuries remove a major centre-back and a focal striker, while Aspas is not expected to last the full match. The contest should turn on whether Celtic's early press creates chaos or whether Celta establish their passing rhythm.
Injuries and absences
Celtic lose Carter-Vickers and Johnston for this fixture, a major blow to defensive continuity and the right-sided balance of their usual structure. Celta are without Starfelt and Iglesias, while Núñez is also absent; Aspas and Durán are available but their workloads are being managed.
Form (last 5)
Celtic vs Celta Vigo stats
| Celtic | Celta Vigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 2 | 2 |
| Goals scored | 2 | 1 |
| Goals conceded | 7 | 3 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0 |
Unavailable players
Celtic
L. Emenalo, A. Johnston, Jota, S. Mheuka, J. van den Berg, C. Carter-Vickers, Yang Hyun-Jun
Celta Vigo
J. El Abdellaoui, B. Iglesias, A. Nunez, M. Roman, C. Starfelt

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