Celtic vs Celta Vigo prediction 22.10.2026 | Europa League

Celtic enters this one on the back of a solid domestic performance after dispatching Heart of Midlothian 7-1 over the weekend. The Bhoops have experienced a brutal rollercoaster start to their European campaign, losing their opening two games against Ferencvaros and Benfica 7-2 on aggregate.

Domestically, Martin O'Neill’s men sit in an immaculate position, continuing their traditional dominance at the top of the table after picking up maximum points from 8 of their 9 games.

Their primary concern heading into this trip is translating that domestic stability into continental clean sheets. They have kept just one clean sheet in their last six matches across all competitions, showing a highly vulnerable underbelly against top-tier passing sides.

Camilo Durán is the main man for Celtic this season, racking up an impressive 7 goals across 13 appearances in all competitions. The squad will have to cope without defensive anchor Cameron Carter-Vickers, who remains sidelined with a muscular strain.

Celta Vigo prepares for this one on the back of a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Deportivo Alavés in La Liga. The Sky Blues have endured a highly frustrating start to their UEFA Europa League league phase campaign, desperate to bounce back after slumping to consecutive defeats against Omonia Nicosia and Juventus.

Claudio Giráldez’s men look eager to carry their domestic form of two wins in three matches into Glasgow. Honestly, avoiding tactical lapses on the road is their biggest challenge.

They have had a highly mixed bag away from home recently, avoiding defeat in six of their last seven but only picking up just one win in that spell.

Ferran Jutglà has been the vital catalyst, finding the back of the net twice in the league and should keep his place in the XI. However, the team will have to cope without former Celtic defender Carl Starfelt due to a thigh injury, while World Cup winner Borja Iglesias is officially ruled out.