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As Celtic prepares to host FC Utrecht in the UEFA Europa League on January 29, 2026, recent form suggests an intriguing matchup. Celtic has shown resilience and form, having secured victories in 3 of their last 5 matches, demonstrating a solid attacking unit complemented by a disciplined defense. Their home advantage at Celtic Park may provide additional impetus, as they aim to assert dominance on their turf.
In contrast, FC Utrecht has struggled in recent encounters, managing to secure only 1 win in their last 5 outings. This inconsistency may impact their confidence, particularly as they travel to face a team of Celtic’s caliber. Utrecht will need to bolster their tactical discipline and find a way to penetrate Celtic’s organized backline, which has been a cornerstone of their recent successes.
According to bookmakers, Celtic is favored with odds of 1.76 for a home win, reflecting a 55% probability based on analytical models. However, with Utrecht’s potential for an upset—albeit with a lower 21.2% predicted chance—this matchup holds excitement for fans and bettors alike. While Celtic may appear favorites, the unpredictability of cup competitions means nothing is guaranteed.
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| Celtic 67.7% |
Draw 19.8% |
Utrecht 12.5% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0
Outrights of UEFA Europa League Celtic: 1.47% Utrecht: 0.73%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.39 | 4.88 | 7.25 | |
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1.4 | 5 | 8 | |
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1.45 | 5.01 | 7.85 | |
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1.36 | 4.6 | 7 | |
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1.4 | 4.91 | 7.36 | |
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1.4 | 4.75 | 7.5 |
Latest Results
| 22.01.26 Bologna FC – Celtic – 2:2 18.01.26 Auchinleck Talbot – Celtic – 0:2 14.01.26 Falkirk FC – Celtic – 0:1 10.01.26 Celtic – Dundee United – 4:0 03.01.26 Celtic – Glasgow Rangers – 1:3 |
22.01.26 FC Utrecht – Racing Genk – 0:2 18.01.26 FC Volendam – FC Utrecht – 2:1 13.01.26 FC Utrecht – FC Twente – 1:2 21.12.25 FC Utrecht – PSV Eindhoven – 1:2 17.12.25 FC Oss – FC Utrecht – 0:2 |
Facts
Standings
League phase
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Lyon ✔ | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 14:3 | 11 | 18 |
| 2 | Aston Villa ✔ | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 11:4 | 7 | 18 |
| 3 | Freiburg | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10:3 | 7 | 17 |
| 4 | Midtjylland | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16:8 | 8 | 16 |
| 5 | Braga | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11:5 | 6 | 16 |
| 6 | AS Roma | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 12:5 | 7 | 15 |
| 7 | Ferencvaros | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 12:7 | 5 | 15 |
| 8 | Betis | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11:6 | 5 | 14 |
| 9 | FC Porto | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10:6 | 4 | 14 |
| 10 | Genk | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9:6 | 3 | 13 |
| 11 | Crvena zvezda | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6:5 | 1 | 13 |
| 12 | PAOK | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 15:10 | 5 | 12 |
| 13 | Stuttgart | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 12:7 | 5 | 12 |
| 14 | Celta Vigo | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 14:10 | 4 | 12 |
| 15 | Bologna | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11:7 | 4 | 12 |
| 16 | Nottingham | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11:7 | 4 | 11 |
| 17 | Plzen | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 7:3 | 4 | 11 |
| 18 | Fenerbahce | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9:6 | 3 | 11 |
| 19 | Panathinaikos | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10:8 | 2 | 11 |
| 20 | Din. Zagreb | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12:14 | -2 | 10 |
| 21 | Lille | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 11:9 | 2 | 9 |
| 22 | Brann | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9:10 | -1 | 9 |
| 23 | Young Boys | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8:13 | -5 | 9 |
| 24 | Celtic | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:13 | -4 | 8 |
| 25 | Ludogorets | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11:15 | -4 | 7 |
| 26 | Feyenoord | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 10:13 | -3 | 6 |
| 27 | Basel | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 9:12 | -3 | 6 |
| 28 | Salzburg | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8:12 | -4 | 6 |
| 29 | FCSB | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8:15 | -7 | 6 |
| 30 | G.A. Eagles | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6:14 | -8 | 6 |
| 31 | Sturm Graz | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4:11 | -7 | 4 |
| 32 | Rangers | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4:11 | -7 | 4 |
| 33 | Nice | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7:14 | -7 | 3 |
| 34 | Utrecht | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3:11 | -8 | 1 |
| 35 | Malmo FF | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3:13 | -10 | 1 |
| 36 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2:19 | -17 | 1 |
UEFA Europa League Outrights
1. Aston Villa: 3.86 (19.09%)
2. AS Roma: 7.78 (9.46%)
3. FC Porto: 8.98 (8.2%)
4. Betis: 9.48 (7.76%)
5. Lyon: 9.96 (7.39%)
6. Nottingham: 12.56 (5.86%)
7. Bologna: 15.8 (4.66%)
8. Freiburg: 19 (3.87%)
9. Lille: 24.6 (2.99%)
10. VfB Stuttgart: 25 (2.94%)
11. Celta Vigo: 26 (2.83%)
12. Fenerbahce: 26 (2.83%)
13. Braga: 33 (2.23%)
14. Midtjylland: 41 (1.79%)
15. Panathinaikos: 48.2 (1.53%)
16. Celtic: 50.2 (1.47%)
17. Plzen: 50.2 (1.47%)
18. Feyenoord: 56.2 (1.31%)
19. Genk: 62.2 (1.18%)
20. PAOK: 65.4 (1.13%)
21. Din. Zagreb: 77.4 (0.95%)
22. Ferencvaros: 77.4 (0.95%)
23. Brann: 80.2 (0.92%)
24. Basel: 93.4 (0.79%)
25. Crvena zvezda: 100.2 (0.73%)
26. Salzburg: 100.2 (0.73%)
27. G.A. Eagles: 100.2 (0.73%)
28. Young Boys: 100.2 (0.73%)
29. Utrecht: 101 (0.73%)
30. Ludogorets: 110.2 (0.67%)
31. FCSB: 130.2 (0.57%)
32. Nice: 151 (0.49%)
33. Malmo FF: 251 (0.29%)
34. Rangers: 251 (0.29%)
35. Sturm Graz: 251 (0.29%)
36. Maccabi Tel Aviv: 501 (0.15%)
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