Celtic vs Ferencvarosi Prediction 17 September 2026
🔊 The UEFA Europa League league phase is under way. Scottish side Celtic host Hungarian club Ferencváros at home. The Hungarians came through all the qualifying rounds of the Europa League, while Celtic dropped into the competition after failing to win their Champions League play-off. Both sides have the chance to open their European campaign with a win.
🔁 Don't miss the important pre-match updates: we'll be adding information on line-ups, injuries and other developments that could affect the outcome.
Head-to-Head
📊 The two sides have met three times previously. Twice in the Europa League group stage, before the format changed - both matches ended in wins for the Scottish side (2-0 and 3-2). The third meeting was played behind closed doors and ended in a Ferencváros victory (2-1).
Head-to-head statistics Celtic - Ferencvarosi
Celtic Team Overview
Celtic are top of the Scottish Premiership, having made a perfect start to the season with six wins from six matches. In the league they have been scoring freely and conceding rarely, with a goal difference of 14:3. In their three home league matches they have scored six goals and conceded just one.
There have been some early-season setbacks, however. Celtic were knocked out of the League Cup at the quarter-final stage by fierce rivals Rangers, losing 0:3, despite having comfortably beaten Dundee United in the previous round 4:0. At the end of last season, the club entered the Champions League qualifying play-off round directly, but were eliminated by Austrian side LASK - losing 4:5 on aggregate - and dropped into the Europa League.
Match Results: Celtic
Ferencvarosi Team Overview
Ferencváros came through all four qualifying rounds and now have the chance to show what they can do in the Europa League league phase. In the first round they saw off Serbian side Vojvodina (5-1 on aggregate), in the second they beat a strong Twente side (4-3 on aggregate), the third round brought Polish opposition in Górnik Zabrze (2-1 on aggregate), and in the play-off round their opponents were Trabzonspor, who made life difficult for themselves by picking up three red cards across the two legs (5-0 on aggregate).
Things have not gone entirely to plan in the Hungarian league, where Ferencváros have picked up just 11 points from six rounds and sit sixth. However, they are only one point off first place and have a game in hand, so the club are competing for honours on all fronts.
Match Results: Ferencvarosi
Latest news
Celtic
❓ The availability of young English midfielder Landon Emenalo is in doubt for this match.
❌ Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain misses this fixture through suspension. Portuguese forward Jota is injured and will not be able to help his side.
🔁 Update - 17 September, 6:36 UTC:
- Alistair Johnston will miss the match with a hamstring injury. He is not expected to return until after the international break. Callum Osmand is also out with an ankle injury.
🔁 Update - 17 September, 6:40 UTC:
- Following the defeat to Rangers, Martin O'Neill may replace Sam Johnston in goal. The Englishman made five saves and conceded three goals in the Scottish League Cup match. According to The Scottish Sun, Viljami Sinisalo, who started every match in August, could come in against Ferencváros.
🔁 Update - 17 September, 11:55 UTC:
- Camilo Dúran is fit for the match. Earlier there were reports that the Colombian had missed Celtic's most recent training session. According to The Scottish Sun, his absence was not injury-related but due to personal matters - he had travelled to London to sort out a visa following his call-up to the Colombia national team. Dúran is currently the club's top scorer this season across all competitions with six goals.
Ferencvarosi
❌ The injured players who will be unable to take part in the match are Bence Ötvös and Isaac Pappo.
⚽ Goals Prediction
Total Goals - Over 2.5 has landed in 8 of Celtic's last 9 matches, in 6 of their last 7 home matches, and in 5 consecutive Ferencváros matches. The trends suggest a high-scoring outcome is quite likely. With Celtic's attacking style, both teams should have little trouble combining for at least 3 goals. At home, the Scottish side always play in an attacking manner, press heavily and open the game up, which regularly leads to goals. The prediction is Total Goals - Over 2.5, odds 1.55*.
🚩 Corner Kick Prediction
Everything points to an open, end-to-end game with plenty of set-piece situations. The home factor will push the Scottish side to make amends for their recent heavy derby defeat, while the Hungarian club are a real threat out wide. The Scottish club's style of play is built on constant wide pressure and high intensity. At home, the Celts consistently take control of the game. We're backing Total Corners - Over 8.5 at 1.4*.
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
These two sides have already met in the Europa League, and their matches have always been uncompromising, with plenty of small fouls in the middle of the park - around 25-28 combined per game on average. Historical statistics show that Ferencváros consistently pick up between 2 and 4 yellow cards in away European matches. Our prediction is Total Yellow Cards - Over 3.5, priced at 1.65*.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐️ Editorial Prediction
The Hungarian side come into this match in excellent form, unbeaten in their last eight games. Ferencváros are not a team that sits back, and they have quality players on the counter-attack who are capable of catching Celtic out defensively. Celtic's defence is vulnerable right now, and a Ferencváros side that has hit their stride will find their chances at goal. The home setting and their status as favourites means the Scots are expected to score. The main prediction is Both Teams to Score - Yes. Predicted score: 2-1.
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