Thursday, 05 November 2026 at 20:00
The encounter between Celtic and Beşiktaş is set to kick off at 20:00 on Thursday, 05/11, at Celtic Park.
This Europa League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet Our betting tip is Corners – Under 9.5 for the Celtic vs Beşiktaş clash. We expect a cautious tactical setup, where both teams limit open-play opportunities. This style of play often leads to fewer attacking sequences and, consequently, a lower number of corners.
Under 9.5 Corners: 5/4
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Under 9.5 Corners
Why we predict under 9.5 corners
Key Betting Insights
Celtic
Beşiktaş
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Celtic is coming to the clash with Beşiktaş with the current statistics in the Europa League:
Matches played: 3
Wins: 0
Draws: 0
Losses: 3
Goals Scored: 3 (Avg. 1)
Goals Conceded: 9 (Avg. 3)
When having a broader look at Celtic's performance in all competitions this year, the statistics are as follows:
Matches played: 17
Wins: 10
Draws: 1
Losses: 6
Goals Scored: 34 (Avg. 2)
Goals Conceded: 24 (Avg. 1.41)
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Celtic to win the match: 15/8
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Celtic
Date
Game
Result
01/11
L
28/10
D
25/10
W
22/10
L
18/10
W
On the other hand, Beşiktaş comes into this fixture with the following statistics in Europa League:
Matches played: 9
Wins: 7
Draws: 1
Losses: 1
Goals Scored: 17 (Avg. 1.89)
Goals Conceded: 6 (Avg. 0.67)
Across all competitions this season, the team boasts the following performance:
Matches played: 19
Wins: 13
Draws: 2
Losses: 4
Goals Scored: 37 (Avg. 1.95)
Goals Conceded: 18 (Avg. 0.95)
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Beşiktaş to win the match: 6/5
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Beşiktaş
Date
Game
Result
01/11
D
26/10
W
22/10
D
19/10
L
15/10
W
With at least one of the two sides yet to record a match in this competition, a like-for-like statistical comparison is not yet available for this fixture.
Recent form across all competitions still offers a useful reference point:
Key metrics Europe - Europa League Europe - Europa LeagueTeam Form
Celtic
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
D
W
L
W
1.4
Home
D
L
W
L
L
0.8
Away
L
W
L
W
W
1.8
Beşiktaş
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
D
W
D
L
W
1.6
Home
W
D
W
W
W
2.6
Away
D
L
W
L
W
1.4
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners, and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics 12 last 5 matches 9 last 5 matches
Celtic scored +33% more goals than Beşiktaş in the last 5 matches.
Goals Scored
Celtic
Beşiktaş
Performance Gap
Falkirk
Dundee United
Hibernian
Celta de Vigo
Hearts
Key metrics 8 last 5 matches 8 last 5 matches
Both teams conceded the same number of goals in the last 5 matches.
Goals Conceded
Celtic
Beşiktaş
Performance Gap
Falkirk
Dundee United
Hibernian
Celta de Vigo
Hearts
Key metrics 41 last 5 matches 19 last 5 matches
Celtic received +116% more corners than Beşiktaş in the last 5 matches.
Corners
Celtic
Beşiktaş
Performance Gap
Falkirk
Dundee United
Hibernian
Celta de Vigo
Hearts
Key metrics 15 last 5 matches 9 last 5 matches
Celtic received +67% more cards than Beşiktaş in the last 5 matches.
Cards
Celtic
Beşiktaş
Performance Gap
Falkirk
Dundee United
Hibernian
Celta de Vigo
Hearts
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