Wed 11 Nov

Celtic v Beşiktaş: numbers & prediction

UEFA Europa League · Europe · Celtic Park

Celtic

LDWLW
3–2
FT
Celtic 28%Draw 20%Beşiktaş 51% Expected goals 1.27 – 1.81
64%
ZoraTips pick

Both teams to score

Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓

6/10Rating
1.44Odds
2

Value bet: Beşiktaş to win @ 2.20 – our chance 51% vs 45% implied by the price (edge +13%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗

Picks by market

ResultBeşiktaş to win ✗51% · @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 10.46

Celtic vs Beşiktaş prediction, preview and tip

Match overview

Celtic host Beşiktaş in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday 5 November, kicking off at 21:00 WAT at Celtic Park. Celtic sit 32nd with 3 points from 4 games (in the bottom half), while Beşiktaş are 8th on 7 (in the top half).

Form guide

Celtic – form over the last 5: LDWLW Most recently they lost to Falkirk 0–2 on the road. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. 2.2 goals per match shows an attack in good shape.

Beşiktaş – form over the last 5: DWDLW Most recently they drew with Kasımpaşa 2–2 on the road. On their travels they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They score 1.8 and concede 1.5 per game.

On form, Beşiktaş have the edge: 1.8 points a game against 1.2.

Goals outlook

Our model projects Celtic 1.3 – 1.8 Beşiktaş in expected goals – roughly 3.1 goals in all. That points to goals: over 2.5 is 61% likely and both teams score 64% of the time. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.

Betting angles

  • Match result chances: Celtic 28% · draw 20% · Beşiktaş 51%.
  • Both teams to score: yes (64%) at 1.44.
  • Value angle: Beşiktaş to win at 2.20 – we make it 51%, the price implies 45%.

Our tip before kick-off

Before kick-off we picked Both teams to score, rated at 64% confidence at odds of 1.44. Predicted score: Celtic 1–1 Beşiktaş. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.

Result chances

Celtic28%fair 3.55 · @3.00
Draw20%fair 4.90 · @3.70
Beşiktaş51%fair 1.95 · @2.20
3.07Expected goals
1.27Celtic xG
1.81Beşiktaş xG
64%Both score
61%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

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.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultBeşiktaş to win ✗51%1.952.20 ▲
Double chanceEither team to win ✓80%1.261.28
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✓64%1.571.44
Draw no betBeşiktaş (draw no bet) ✗65%1.55–
Asian handicapCeltic +1 (Asian handicap) ✓64%1.55–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓81%1.231.17
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals ✓61%1.651.53
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗61%1.641.62
Over/under 4.5 goalsUnder 4.5 goals ✗78%1.281.25
First team to scoreBeşiktaş to score first56%1.78–
Half-time resultLevel at half-time ✓39%2.59–
Half-time / full-timeHT Beşiktaş / FT Beşiktaş ✗31%3.25–
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10%10.46–

Recent results

Celtic – last 6

LDWLWL
1 Nov@ Falkirk0–2L
28 Octvs Dundee Utd2–2D
25 Oct@ Hibernian2–1W
22 Octvs Celta Vigo1–2L
18 Octvs Heart Of Midlothian7–1W
15 Oct@ Benfica1–4L
2.2Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5

Beşiktaş – last 6

DWDLWW
1 Nov@ Kasımpaşa2–2D
26 Octvs Başakşehir2–0W
22 Octvs Crystal Palace2–2D
19 Oct@ Trabzonspor0–2L
15 Oct@ 1899 Hoffenheim3–2W
11 Octvs Kocaelispor2–1W
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.

Celtic vs Beşiktaş head-to-head page →

UEFA Europa League table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Benfica4400+1012
2Bournemouth4400+912
3Ferencvarosi TC4400+812
4Union St. Gilloise4310+810
5Juventus4310+710
6Olympiakos Piraeus4310+310
7Bayer Leverkusen4301+79
8Beşiktaş4211+37
9Dinamo Zagreb4211+17
10Levski Sofia4211+17
11Sunderland421107
12NEC Nijmegen4211-17
13Lyon4211-17
14AZ Alkmaar4202+36
15Anderlecht4202+36
16OFI4202+16
17Rennes4130+16
18Omonia Nicosia4202-16
19Torreense4202-26
20Real Sociedad4121+55
21Crystal Palace4121+35
22Sparta Praha411204
231899 Hoffenheim411204
24Sturm Graz4112-34
25Celje4112-44
26Red Bull Salzburg4112-54
27Celta Vigo4103-23
28AC Milan4103-33
29Jagiellonia4103-33
30Plzen4103-43
31Marseille4103-43
32Celtic4103-53
33Hapoel Beer Sheva4013-71
34Lillestrom4013-81
35Lech Poznan4013-101
36Ararat-Armenia4004-100

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Celtic vs 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 51%.

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.

Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.