{"id":1418003,"date":"2025-12-10T11:00:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T11:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1418003"},"modified":"2025-12-10T11:00:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T11:00:26","slug":"match-preview-celtic-vs-roma-11-12-25-europa-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-celtic-vs-roma-11-12-25-europa-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Celtic vs Roma: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Celtic host Roma in a European showdown that feels both unpredictable and high stakes, with both clubs desperate to assert themselves in the group. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The clash at Celtic Park, set for Thursday evening, is made even more intriguing by the absence of a historical head-to-head record between these sides. Roma arrive in stronger form but have their own attacking frustrations, while Celtic\u2019s entertaining style has delivered goals at both ends\u2014yet no clean sheets. With only a few points separating the teams in the current standings, this could be a pivotal fixture in shaping their European campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on recent trends\u2014Celtic\u2019s lack of clean sheets, Roma\u2019s clinical away record, and both teams\u2019 goal metrics\u2014here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We\u2019re especially confident in both teams finding the net, given the underlying xG numbers and defensive records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Both Teams to Score \u2013 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/6 @ Bet365<\/a>
(60.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThe Celtic vs. Roma clash is statistically primed for Both Teams To Score (BTTS). Celtic’s Europa League campaign sees them scoring an average of 1.4 goals while conceding a high 1.6 goals per match. This defensive frailty ensures Roma, who also average 1.4 goals scored, will find the net. Conversely, Roma’s defence, conceding 1.0 goal per game 3, is unlikely to shut out a motivated Celtic side at home. The combined offensive output and defensive gaps strongly support the BTTS outcome.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Roma to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n6\/5 @ Bet365<\/a>
(45.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nRoma’s superior defensive record is the key differentiator. In the Europa League, Roma has conceded an average of just 1.0 goal per match 3, compared to Celtic’s porous 1.6 goals conceded 2. Furthermore, Roma’s recent form shows a defensive solidity, conceding only 0.8 goals per match across their last five games. With both teams averaging 1.4 goals scored, Roma’s tighter defence is statistically positioned to secure the win.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n

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