Celtic vs Besiktas Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 5 November 2026
🔉 Celtic and Besiktas head into this clash in starkly different moods. The Scottish side have endured a dismal start to the Europa League, losing all three matches by a combined score of 3-9 and sitting second from bottom. The Turkish side, by contrast, are unbeaten in Europe and have seven points from three games. Celtic need a result to revive their European campaign, while Besiktas will look to build on their strong start. A mistake from either side could prove costly.
Head-to-Head
📊 The teams have never met before. This will be their first head-to-head meeting.
The defence is crumbling, and the attack are offering no support.
Celtic have lost to Ferencvaros (1-3), Benfica (1-4) and Celta (1-2) in the Europa League. Their biggest problem has been defensive errors: they have conceded an average of three goals per game. Their position in the table leaves them little choice but to push forward and take risks, but that could play into the hands of Besiktas, who are adept at exploiting space. If Celtic concede first, a comeback will be difficult.
Things are not going well domestically either: a 2-2 draw with Dundee United was followed by a 2-0 defeat to Falkirk. Celtic have already lost twice at home in the Europa League league phase, so Celtic Park no longer looks like a fortress. Absences in midfield and defence only make matters worse.
Match Results: Celtic
Unbeaten in Europe, but defensive frailties remain
Besiktas are unbeaten in the Europa League and have scored in every match. At home, they thrashed Marseille 4-1 and drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace, while a trip to Hoffenheim brought a 3-2 win. Their domestic form has been less convincing: defeats to Trabzonspor and Amedspor were followed by a 2-2 draw with Kasimpasa in which Besiktas surrendered a two-goal lead. Holding on to an advantage has not always come easily to the visitors.
For several Besiktas players, the trip to Glasgow will carry extra significance. Oh Hyeon-Gyu previously played for Celtic, while Cerny and Yilmaz played for Rangers. Facing a former club or an old rival could add intensity to the occasion - and perhaps bring more goals.
Match Results: Besiktas Istanbul
Latest news
Celtic
Alistair Johnston is doubtful with a hamstring injury. Yang Hyun-Jun has not played since September but is set to return to team training this week. Jota has been left out of the squad as he continues to build his fitness in training. Emenalo, van den Berg and Mheuka are also unavailable, while Sørensen and Trusty are doubtful.
Besiktas Istanbul
Captain Orkun Kökçü will miss the next few matches through injury. Fabio Miretti will also sit out the game with a shoulder injury, while Ümit Akdağ is suspended. Ernest Poku, who missed the previous match with flu, is expected to return to the squad.
⚽️ Goals prediction
At least three goals have been scored in each of Celtic’s last six home Europa League matches, with four or more in half of them. The same is true of five of Celtic’s last six matches and six of Besiktas’ last eight. The prediction is over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.61*.
🚩 Corners prediction
Celtic have taken at least as many corners as their opponents in six of their last seven home Europa League matches (five wins, one draw). Besiktas have failed to win the corner count in seven of their last eight away matches in the competition (one draw, six defeats). We’re backing Celtic to win or draw on corners at odds of 1.62*.
🟨 Yellow card prediction
There have been at least four yellow cards in each of Celtic’s last five matches. The hosts’ position in the table should make for another fiercely contested game with plenty of fouls. Our pick is over 3.5 yellow cards at odds of 1.60*.
*Odds are approximate and may vary between bookmakers.
⭐ Editor’s prediction
Celtic need a win, but their recent results offer little cause for optimism. They have lost three Europa League matches and conceded nine goals, while injuries in midfield and defence have made matters worse. Committing too many players forward against Besiktas would be risky: the Turkish side know how to exploit space. The visitors remain unbeaten in Europe, though they have not always turned draws into wins, and they can make mistakes in their own half. We expect both teams to score. Both teams to score (yes) is our main pick. Score prediction: 2-2.
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