Bet with Freshbet →Played: final score 3–2. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
On 5 November 2026 · 20:00 at Celtic Park (Glasgow), Celtic take on Beşiktaş, with Sascha Stegemann in charge. We rate the game as a toss-up. Our tip, the probabilities of each outcome, absences and our analysis follow below.
Wins: Celtic win. Half wins (half the stake back): a draw. Loses: Celtic lose.
Celtic vs Beşiktaş: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Celtic lie 32nd, having collected 3 points after 4 matches (1W 0D 3L); Beşiktaş lie 8th, having collected 7 points (2W 1D 1L).
- Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Celtic average 1.0 goals for and 3.0 against, compared with 1.9 for and 0.7 against for Beşiktaş.
- Form in the competition. Celtic: 0W 0D 3L, goals 3–9; Beşiktaş: 7W 1D 1L, goals 17–6.
What to expect
In our view there is little between the sides. We project a 2–2 scoreline, around 4 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (10.0%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.
On goals we go for Over 2.5 goals (odds 1.50), which we give a 65% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 66%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 65%.
The prediction at a glance
- Scored and conceded in this competition: Celtic 3–9, Beşiktaş 17–6.
- Our projection is around 4 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 65%.
- Unavailable: Celtic 7, Beşiktaş 5.
Alternative tip: Under 3.5 goals
Another angle: Under 3.5 goals (probability 56%, top price 1.75). A projection of around 4 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Celtic: L. Emenalo, A. Johnston, Jota, S. Mheuka, A. Trusty, Yang Hyun-Jun, J. van den Berg. Beşiktaş will be without: U. Akdag, C. Keles, O. Kokcu, F. Miretti, M. Rashica. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Celtic vs Beşiktaş: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 3.10 | 3.96 | 2.24 |
| Market average | 2.99 | 3.79 | 2.18 |
| Lowest odds | 2.84 | 3.50 | 2.15 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.16 | 1.13 | 83.1% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.50 | 1.46 | 64.6% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.80 | 2.66 | 35.4% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.26 | 2.15 | 44.2% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.44 | 1.40 | 66.3% |
| BTTS – no | 3.10 | 2.77 | 33.7% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 5/11/26, 18:00. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 5.8%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Celtic 1–1 Beşiktaş, roughly 4 goals in total.
- Table: Celtic 32nd (3 points), Beşiktaş 8th (7 points).
- Form in the competition: Celtic 0W 0D 3L (3:9), Beşiktaş 7W 1D 1L (17:6).
- Absences: Celtic 7, Beşiktaş 5.
Who will win Celtic vs Beşiktaş?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Fair odds = 1 / probability. A price is value when the best odds on offer beat the fair odds. Likely: 60% or more; possible: 50–60%; outsider: below 50%.
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Celtic vs Beşiktaş: injuries and missing players
Celtic
- L. Emenalonot in the squad · will miss the match
- A. Johnstonabsence · will miss the match
- Jotanot in the squad · will miss the match
- S. Mheukanot in the squad · will miss the match
- A. Trustynot in the squad · will miss the match
- Yang Hyun-Junhamstring injury · will miss the match
- J. van den Bergnot in the squad · will miss the match
Beşiktaş
- U. Akdagred card · will miss the match
- C. Kelesnot in the squad · will miss the match
- O. Kokcufoot injury · will miss the match
- F. Mirettishoulder injury · will miss the match
- M. Rashicanot in the squad · will miss the match
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Benfica | 4 | 4-0-0 | 13:3 | 12 |
| 2 |  Bournemouth | 4 | 4-0-0 | 11:2 | 12 |
| 3 |  Ferencvárosi TC | 4 | 4-0-0 | 11:3 | 12 |
| 4 |  Union Saint-Gilloise | 4 | 3-1-0 | 10:2 | 10 |
| 5 |  Juventus | 4 | 3-1-0 | 11:4 | 10 |
| 6 |  Olympiakos Piraeus | 4 | 3-1-0 | 4:1 | 10 |
| 7 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 4 | 3-0-1 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 8 | Beşiktaş | 4 | 2-1-1 | 11:8 | 7 |
| 9 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 4 | 2-1-1 | 5:4 | 7 |
| 10 |  Levski Sofia | 4 | 2-1-1 | 4:3 | 7 |
| 11 |  Sunderland | 4 | 2-1-1 | 4:4 | 7 |
| 12 |  NEC Nijmegen | 4 | 2-1-1 | 8:9 | 7 |
| 13 |  Lyon | 4 | 2-1-1 | 6:7 | 7 |
| 14 |  AZ Alkmaar | 4 | 2-0-2 | 7:4 | 6 |
| 15 |  Anderlecht | 4 | 2-0-2 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 16 |  OFI | 4 | 2-0-2 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 17 |  Rennes | 4 | 1-3-0 | 4:3 | 6 |
| 18 |  Omonia Nicosia | 4 | 2-0-2 | 6:7 | 6 |
| 19 |  Torreense | 4 | 2-0-2 | 7:9 | 6 |
| 20 |  Real Sociedad | 4 | 1-2-1 | 9:4 | 5 |
| 21 |  Crystal Palace | 4 | 1-2-1 | 9:6 | 5 |
| 22 |  Sparta Praha | 4 | 1-1-2 | 6:6 | 4 |
| 23 |  1899 Hoffenheim | 4 | 1-1-2 | 6:6 | 4 |
| 24 |  Sturm Graz | 4 | 1-1-2 | 3:6 | 4 |
| 25 |  Celje | 4 | 1-1-2 | 5:9 | 4 |
| 26 |  Red Bull Salzburg | 4 | 1-1-2 | 3:8 | 4 |
| 27 |  Celta Vigo | 4 | 1-0-3 | 4:6 | 3 |
| 28 |  AC Milan | 4 | 1-0-3 | 4:7 | 3 |
| 29 |  Jagiellonia | 4 | 1-0-3 | 4:7 | 3 |
| 30 |  Plzeň | 4 | 1-0-3 | 3:7 | 3 |
| 31 |  Marseille | 4 | 1-0-3 | 2:6 | 3 |
| 32 | Celtic | 4 | 1-0-3 | 6:11 | 3 |
| 33 |  Hapoel Beer Sheva | 4 | 0-1-3 | 1:8 | 1 |
| 34 |  Lillestrøm | 4 | 0-1-3 | 2:10 | 1 |
| 35 |  Lech Poznań | 4 | 0-1-3 | 2:12 | 1 |
| 36 |  Ararat-Armenia | 4 | 0-0-4 | 4:14 | 0 |
Recent matches
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All figures are drawn from the games played so far this season, which is still a limited sample.
Form in the competition
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Celtic vs Beşiktaş?
Celtic +0.25 (Asian handicap) (1.96); Over 2.5 goals (1.50).
Who will win Celtic vs Beşiktaş?
Our estimate gives Celtic a 32% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Beşiktaş 43%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 5 November 2026 at 20:00, venue Celtic Park, Glasgow. Referee: Sascha Stegemann.
Who will be missing?
Celtic: L. Emenalo, A. Johnston, Jota, S. Mheuka, A. Trusty, Yang Hyun-Jun, J. van den Berg. Beşiktaş: U. Akdag, C. Keles, O. Kokcu, F. Miretti, M. Rashica. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 65% (odds 1.50) and under 2.5 goals at 35% (odds 2.80).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 66% (odds 1.44).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–1 (10.0%), then 1–2 (9.0%) and 2–1 (7.5%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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