Prediction for match Celtic — Stuttgart

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

In the Europa League on 19.02.2026, Celtic will face Stuttgart. According to the 1X2 betting odds, Stuttgart is considered the favorite: the German team's victory is priced at 2.19, with a 45.03% probability. Celtic's win is offered at 3.50, corresponding to a 28.17% probability, while a draw is valued at 3.68 (26.80%). Thus, analysts highlight an advantage for Stuttgart, although the difference in chances between the teams is not critical. The line also features high odds for totals and both teams to score, indicating a potentially high-scoring game.

Team Results and Statistics

Celtic's recent matches show the following results: 15.02.2026 Kilmarnock - Celtic 2-3, 11.02.2026 Celtic - Livingston 2-1, 01.02.2026 Celtic - Falkirk 2-0. During the same period, Stuttgart played as follows: 14.02.2026 Stuttgart - Köln 3-1, 07.02.2026 St. Pauli - Stuttgart 2-1, 04.02.2026 Holstein Kiel - Stuttgart 0-3. In additional metrics, Celtic holds possession for an average of 59% of the time over a five-match series, commits 12.2 fouls, receives 2.6 yellow cards, and records 0.8 offsides. Stuttgart holds the ball 63.2% of the time, commits 11 fouls, receives 2.2 yellows, and gets caught offside 2 times per match. There are no recent head-to-head results between these teams, so the focus is on current form and recent game statistics.

How Many Goals to Expect?

The match promises to be high-scoring: both teams have an average total of over 3 goals in a five-match series - Celtic 4, Stuttgart 3.2. In terms of goals scored, Celtic nets 2.6, while Stuttgart scores 2.2 per game, with conceding rates of 1.4 and 1 respectively. In the totals_last_5_matches block, both teams have gone over 2.5 goals in 4 out of 5 matches, confirming their over-profile. By halves, Celtic has gone over 1.5 goals in the second half 4 out of 5 times, and Stuttgart similarly 4 out of 5. In the first half, Celtic played over 1.5 in 2 out of 5, Stuttgart 1 out of 5. Regarding goal intervals, Celtic most frequently scores in the first 30 minutes (25% in both 0-15 and 16-30 intervals), while Stuttgart tends to score late (44% in the 76-90 interval). In terms of conceding, Celtic most often allows goals between 61-75 (38%), Stuttgart in the last 15 minutes (57% in the 76-90 interval). All these data suggest a high-scoring encounter where both teams are likely to score and create numerous chances. The most logical bet appears to be over 2.5 goals at 1.78, considering consistent overs, high averages in goals scored and conceded, and second-half activity.

Analysis of Corner Totals

For corners, Celtic averages 7.4 per 5 matches, Stuttgart 5.2. In a five-match series, Celtic has gone over 9.5 corners in 4 out of 5 games, Stuttgart 2 out of 5. Among the available corner totals, the line closest to the average sum (12.6) is 11.5, with both betting options available: over 11.5 corners at 2.48, under 11.5 at 1.45. For corner outcomes, Stuttgart is the favorite with odds of 1.85. Considering Celtic's high corner activity and the overall scoring potential of both teams, it's logical to consider the option of over 11.5 corners and also pay attention to the second-half dynamics, where both teams tend to play attacking football and could earn additional corners.