{"id":1434545,"date":"2026-02-24T10:19:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T10:19:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1434545"},"modified":"2026-02-24T10:19:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T10:19:48","slug":"match-preview-stuttgart-vs-celtic-26-02-26-europa-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-stuttgart-vs-celtic-26-02-26-europa-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Stuttgart vs Celtic: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Stuttgart<\/a> return to the Mercedes-Benz-Arena with the memory of a commanding 4-1 away win over Celtic fresh in their minds, setting the stage for a fascinating UEFA Europa League<\/a> clash on Thursday, 26 February at 17:45. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The German side’s attacking balance, midfield goal threat and defensive superiority put them in pole position, while Celtic arrive searching for answers after failing to keep a single clean sheet in Europe this season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Based on Stuttgart’s recent dominance and superior attacking numbers, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in Stuttgart to win, given their efficiency in front of goal and Celtic’s struggles at the back.<\/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
Stuttgart to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n2\/5 @ Bet365<\/a>
(71.4%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe’re backing Stuttgart to win because they have outscored Celtic comfortably (19 vs 14 in Europe), enjoy a higher xG and possession rate, and have already beaten Celtic 4-1 away in the first leg. Celtic’s lack of clean sheets further tilts the balance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Anytime Scorer: Ermedin Demirovi\u0107<\/strong><\/td>\n21\/20 @ SkyBet<\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nDemirovi\u0107 has been a consistent threat for Stuttgart, contributing to a multi-pronged attack that has produced 19 goals in Europe. With Celtic conceding 15 goals in 8 games, he’s well placed to find the net.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    These two sides finished 10 places apart in the group stage, with both entering the playoff phase. Stuttgart took immediate control of the contest with a 4-1 first leg victory and it’ll take something special from Celtic if they wish to advance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Stuttgart<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n+6<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Celtic<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n-2<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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