Feyenoord and Celtic meet at Stadion Feijenoord this Thursday, 27 November, in a UEFA Europa League showdown that could make or break their group ambitions.
With both sides sitting near the bottom of their pool after four matches and neither having kept a clean sheet, the pressure is on to deliver a statement performance. A recent head-to-head history split at one win apiece adds further intrigue, and with both teams creating – and spurning – big chances, Thursday’s encounter promises plenty of drama in Rotterdam.
Best Bets & Predictions
Based on current Europa League stats, high xG figures but poor conversion, and defensive frailties on both sides, our best bets focus on goals and the hosts’ strong home edge. We’re particularly confident in backing both teams to score given neither defence inspires confidence, with both teams missing and creating a glut of big chances.
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams To Score – Yes | 8/13 @ Bet365 (61.9%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | The Europa League clash between Feyenoord and Celtic points towards both teams finding the net. Feyenoord’s defense has been a concern, as they have conceded in each of their last five games. Celtic, on the other hand, are in good scoring form, having netted 13 goals in their last five matches. Furthermore, neither team has managed to keep a clean sheet in their Europa League campaign so far. This combination of defensive vulnerability and attacking prowess suggests a high likelihood of goals from both sides. |
| Draw | 3/1 @ Bet365 (25.0%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | A draw between Feyenoord and Celtic is a plausible outcome, with several factors pointing to a stalemate. Both teams have shown inconsistent form in the Europa League, with Feyenoord winning one of their last five matches and Celtic having a mixed record. Historically, their head-to-head encounters are evenly split, with one win each and no draws in their last two meetings. Given that both sides possess similar pass accuracy stats and are desperate for points, a tense, closely-fought contest could well result in them cancelling each other out. |
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Feyenoord vs Celtic match odds
How both teams head into Feyenoord vs Celtic
Feyenoord come into this match having lost three of their four Europa League games in the campaign. In each of those games they’ve failed to score a goal, leading to them sitting 29th in the group stage and needing a massive turnaround to stand a chance of automatic qualification. It’s been a similar story domestically, with Feyenoord losing three of their last four matches in Eredivisie and slipping six points behind leaders, PSV.
It’s been a similar story for Celtic, who have just one more point than their opponents this week and sit two places higher than them in the group stage. The Bhoys have scored in three of their four games in the competition but have struggled to win matches, with a solitary victory over Sturm Graz and a draw against Red Star being their only points, so far. In the Scottish Premiership, Celtic have won their last three games and now sit four points behind Hearts at the top of the table, although they do have a game in hand over their rivals.
Feyenoord team news
Gernot Trauner, Thomas Beelen and Ayase Ueda will all be missing for Feyenoord with Trauner and Ueda in particular being big misses for the Dutch side.
Celtic team news
Celtic will be without Cameron Carter-Vickers, Jota and Alastair Johnston, while there are still doubts over the availability of Kelechi Iheanacho.
Season Form & Standings
Celtic sit in 27th position, having won one of their four matches but losing two, while Feyenoord are two places, and one point, behind their opponents in this game.
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtic | 27 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 4 |
| Feyenoord | 29 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 3 |
Head-to-Head: Last 2 meetings
Both sides have claimed a win each in their only two recent encounters, highlighting the fine margins between them.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 13/12/23 | Celtic 2-1 Feyenoord | Champions League |
| 19/09/23 | Feyenoord 2-0 Celtic | Champions League |
Conclusion
Will Feyenoord’s home strength and Celtic’s wasteful finishing decide this pivotal Europa League encounter? The stats point to a match where both sides’ attacking intent outstrips their defensive solidity, making both teams to score at 8/13 (61.9%) with Bet365 our headline tip in Rotterdam.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.