Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
2
Value bet: Beşiktaş to win @ 2.20 – our chance 52% vs 45% implied by the price (edge +14%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultBeşiktaş to win ✗52% · @2.20
Double chanceEither team to win ✓80% · @1.28
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓64% · @1.44
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.44
Celtic vs Beşiktaş preview and prediction
The match
Celtic host Beşiktaş in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday 5 November, with kick-off at 21:00 (WAT) at Celtic Park. Celtic are 32nd with 3 points from 4 games (in the bottom half), while Beşiktaş sit 8th on 7 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Celtic's last 5: LDWLW Most recently they lost to Falkirk 0–2 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.2 per game.
Beşiktaş's last 5: DWDLW Most recently they drew with Kasımpaşa 2–2 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Beşiktaş arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 1.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 1.3 for Celtic and 1.8 for Beşiktaş. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score in 64% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Celtic 28%, draw 20%, Beşiktaş 52%.
Both teams to score: yes (64%) at 1.44.
Value angle: Beşiktaş to win at 2.20 – 52% on our numbers against 45% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 64% chance at odds of 1.44. Predicted score: Celtic 1–1 Beşiktaş. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Celtic28%fair 3.56 · @3.00
Draw20%fair 4.94 · @3.70
Beşiktaş52%fair 1.94 · @2.20
3.06Expected goals
1.26Celtic xG
1.80Beşiktaş xG
64%Both score
61%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
1–210%
0–18%
0–28%
2–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: Celtic 1.3 – 1.8 Beşiktaş expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Beşiktaş to win✗
52%
1.94
2.20 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
80%
1.25
1.28
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
64%
1.57
1.44
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
81%
1.23
1.17
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
61%
1.65
1.53
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
61%
1.64
1.62
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
39%
2.58
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Beşiktaş / FT Beşiktaş✗
31%
3.24
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.44
–
Form
Celtic – last 6
LDWLWL
1 Nov
@ Falkirk
0–2
L
28 Oct
vs Dundee Utd
2–2
D
25 Oct
@ Hibernian
2–1
W
22 Oct
vs Celta Vigo
1–2
L
18 Oct
vs Heart Of Midlothian
7–1
W
15 Oct
@ Benfica
1–4
L
2.2Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Beşiktaş – last 6
DWDLWW
1 Nov
@ Kasımpaşa
2–2
D
26 Oct
vs Başakşehir
2–0
W
22 Oct
vs Crystal Palace
2–2
D
19 Oct
@ Trabzonspor
0–2
L
15 Oct
@ 1899 Hoffenheim
3–2
W
11 Oct
vs Kocaelispor
2–1
W
1.8Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Celtic and Beşiktaş.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Celtic vs Beşiktaş?
On our numbers Celtic have a 28% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Beşiktaş 52%.
How many goals will there be in Celtic vs Beşiktaş?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Celtic vs Beşiktaş?
Our predicted score is Celtic 1–1 Beşiktaş, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Celtic vs Beşiktaş?
Celtic vs Beşiktaş (UEFA Europa League) kicks off on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 21:00 (West Africa Time) at Celtic Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
