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Celtic welcome Besiktas to Celtic Park on Thursday 5 November, an 8pm (UK time) kick-off in the Europa League with the hosts desperate to finally get their league-phase campaign up and running.
Anthony Eadson has weighed up a tie that pits a pointless Celtic side against a free-scoring Besiktas, and he has come down firmly on the side of the visitors.
Celtic sit 35th in the 36-team league phase, a sorry return for such an established name. Besiktas, by contrast, are eighth on seven points and scoring for fun, right in the mix for the top-eight finish that books a direct last-16 spot.
Premium Tips
Anthony Eadson sees goals and an away win in Glasgow, and has landed on two bets built around a confident Besiktas.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Besiktas to win and over 2.5 goals | 2/1 (William Hill) | Besiktas have scored in every league-phase game and racked up nine goals in three outings, and all three of those games produced at least three goals. Celtic have lost all three of their league-phase matches, shipping nine goals without a clean sheet, so this has the look of an open game that suits the visitors. At 2/1 with William Hill, backing Besiktas to win in a game with three or more goals combines the two strongest angles here. |
| Orkun Kokcu to assist | 3/1 (10bet) | Orkun Kokcu is the creative hub for Besiktas and should find plenty of space against a Celtic side that has lost all three of its league-phase games. He sets the tempo for the visitors, delivering from set pieces and in open play, and with Besiktas scoring in every outing the chances to tee up a team-mate should keep coming. At 3/1 for an assist, a player this central to the away side’s attack is well worth siding with on a night Besiktas ought to create a stack of openings. |
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How Celtic go into the game
Celtic go into the game down in 35th of 36 teams and still without a point after three games. Last time out they were beaten 2-1 at home by Celta Vigo, a third straight defeat that summed up a miserable European run.
Both goals they have managed at home have come in defeats, and with just three scored and nine conceded across the campaign the defensive frailties are glaring. Celtic have at least found the net in every game, but stopping Besiktas is a different matter entirely.
How Besiktas go into the game
Besiktas travel to Glasgow eighth on seven points, unbeaten in the league phase with two wins and a draw. Last time out they were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Crystal Palace, but that followed eye-catching wins over Marseille and Hoffenheim.
Besiktas have scored in every game and hit nine goals in three, the sort of attacking output that should trouble a Celtic back line low on confidence. On their only away trip so far they won 3-2 at Hoffenheim, so travelling clearly holds no fear for the Turkish side.
Celtic vs Besiktas head-to-head
There is no head-to-head history to call on here: Celtic and Besiktas have never met in a competitive fixture. Thursday’s tie at Celtic Park will be the first meeting between the clubs.
Celtic vs Besiktas predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Besiktas to win | 13/10 (Betfred) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | The visitors are unbeaten and scoring in every game, while Celtic have lost all three at a canter. |
| Both teams to score – Yes | 8/15 (Betfred) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Celtic have found the net in every game, and Besiktas have shipped five goals already. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 8/13 (William Hill) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Celtic’s three games have produced 12 goals in all, and Besiktas rarely play out tight affairs. |
| Celtic 1-2 Besiktas | 17/2 (bet365) | ⭐⭐ | An away win with goals at both ends fits the pattern of both sides so far. |
Celtic vs Besiktas score prediction
This has the makings of another difficult European night for the hosts. Celtic’s defensive problems show no sign of easing, and a confident Besiktas side carrying real attacking threat should have too much even away from home. Expect the visitors to edge a game with goals in it. Score prediction: Celtic 1-2 Besiktas.
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