Celtic vs Stuttgart predictions, Feb 19, 2026

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As Celtic prepares to host VfB Stuttgart in the UEFA Europa League on February 19, 2026, the match promises to be a compelling contest between two teams in strong form. Celtic has secured victory in 3 of their last 5 outings, showcasing their resilience and attacking prowess at home. However, VfB Stuttgart comes into this match with the momentum of winning 4 out of their last 5 games, indicating a side that is brimming with confidence.

Bookmakers have set the odds at 3.35 for a Celtic win, while Stuttgart is favored at 2.07, reflecting the visitors’ recent success. Our model places the probability of a home win at 27.8%, with a 25.4% chance of a draw and a 46.7% likelihood of an away victory. This suggests that while Celtic will have the advantage of home support, Stuttgart’s current form makes them formidable opponents.

Tactically, Celtic will aim to leverage their attacking flair, while Stuttgart, known for their structured approach and counter-attacking threats, will look to exploit any defensive lapses from the hosts. Both teams have demonstrated the capability to score goals, with a predicted final score of 1-1 indicating a closely contested encounter. Ultimately, fans can expect a thrilling match, though outcomes remain uncertain.

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Celtic 28.3%

Draw 26.5%

Stuttgart 45.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of UEFA Europa League Celtic: 1.24%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	3.33	3.64	2.1
	3.3	3.75	2.15
	3.52	3.71	2.17
	3.25	3.4	2.1
	3.31	3.69	2.09
	3.4	3.5	2.08

Latest Results

11.02.26 Celtic – Livingston FC – 2:1 07.02.26 Celtic – Dundee FC – 2:1 ET 01.02.26 Celtic – Falkirk FC – 2:0 29.01.26 Celtic – FC Utrecht – 4:2 25.01.26 Heart of Midlothian – Celtic – 2:2

07.02.26 FC St. Pauli – VfB Stuttgart – 2:1 04.02.26 Holstein Kiel – VfB Stuttgart – 0:3 01.02.26 VfB Stuttgart – SC Freiburg – 1:0 29.01.26 VfB Stuttgart – Young Boys – 3:2 25.01.26 Borussia Mönchengladbach – VfB Stuttgart – 0:3

Facts

First leg.

Celtic is currently enjoying a strong run with several victories in a row (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Stuttgart is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).

Stuttgart may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Recently, Celtic has had a series of home games.

Stuttgart could have a small edge in this match.

Recently, there has been no match between the teams.

Standings

League phase

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Lyon	8	7	0	1	18:5	13	21
2	Aston Villa	8	7	0	1	14:6	8	21
3	Midtjylland	8	6	1	1	18:8	10	19
4	Betis	8	5	2	1	13:7	6	17
5	FC Porto	8	5	2	1	13:7	6	17
6	Braga	8	5	2	1	11:5	6	17
7	Freiburg	8	5	2	1	10:4	6	17
8	AS Roma	8	5	1	2	13:6	7	16
9	Genk	8	5	1	2	11:7	4	16
10	Bologna	8	4	3	1	14:7	7	15
11	Stuttgart	8	5	0	3	15:9	6	15
12	Ferencvaros	8	4	3	1	12:11	1	15
13	Nottingham	8	4	2	2	15:7	8	14
14	Plzen	8	3	5	0	8:3	5	14
15	Crvena zvezda	8	4	2	2	7:6	1	14
16	Celta Vigo	8	4	1	3	15:11	4	13
17	PAOK	8	3	3	2	17:14	3	12
18	Lille	8	4	0	4	12:9	3	12
19	Fenerbahce	8	3	3	2	10:7	3	12
20	Panathinaikos	8	3	3	2	11:9	2	12
21	Celtic	8	3	2	3	13:15	-2	11
22	Ludogorets	8	3	1	4	12:15	-3	10
23	Din. Zagreb	8	3	1	4	12:16	-4	10
24	Brann	8	2	3	3	9:11	-2	9
25	Young Boys	8	3	0	5	10:16	-6	9
26	Sturm Graz	8	2	1	5	5:11	-6	7
27	FCSB	8	2	1	5	9:16	-7	7
28	G.A. Eagles	8	2	1	5	6:14	-8	7
29	Feyenoord	8	2	0	6	11:15	-4	6
30	Basel	8	2	0	6	9:13	-4	6
31	Salzburg	8	2	0	6	10:15	-5	6
32	Rangers	8	1	1	6	5:14	-9	4
33	Nice	8	1	0	7	7:15	-8	3
34	Utrecht	8	0	1	7	5:15	-10	1
35	Malmo FF	8	0	1	7	4:15	-11	1
36	Maccabi Tel Aviv	8	0	1	7	2:22	-20	1

UEFA Europa League Outrights

1. Aston Villa: 3.74 (21.72%)

2. AS Roma: 8 (10.16%)

3. Lyon: 9.08 (8.95%)

4. FC Porto: 10.16 (8%)

5. Betis: 11 (7.39%)

6. Bologna: 13.16 (6.18%)

7. Nottingham: 15 (5.42%)

8. Lille: 20.6 (3.95%)

9. Freiburg: 21.4 (3.8%)

10. VfB Stuttgart: 21.4 (3.8%)

11. Braga: 29 (2.8%)

12. Celta Vigo: 34 (2.39%)

13. Fenerbahce: 34 (2.39%)

14. Midtjylland: 42.6 (1.91%)

15. Plzen: 50.2 (1.62%)

16. Ferencvaros: 50.2 (1.62%)

17. Celtic: 65.4 (1.24%)

18. PAOK: 65.4 (1.24%)

19. Panathinaikos: 65.4 (1.24%)

20. Genk: 65.4 (1.24%)

21. Din. Zagreb: 100.2 (0.81%)

22. Brann: 104.2 (0.78%)

23. Crvena zvezda: 120.2 (0.68%)

24. Ludogorets: 120.2 (0.68%)

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