Prediction for match Stuttgart — Celtic

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

The Europa League continues to captivate fans with intriguing matchups, and the clash between Stuttgart and Celtic is drawing attention not only for its status but also for the odds. Bookmakers have set the odds for a Stuttgart win at 1.40, a draw at 5.79, and a Celtic victory at 7.70. Looking at the probability distribution, Stuttgart has a 70.24% chance, a draw is at 16.98%, and Celtic stands at 12.77%. Among other markets, the goal totals stand out: over 3.0 goals is priced at 1.56, while the "both teams to score: yes" bet is at 1.58. Options for individual team totals and half-time totals are available as well, but the main interest is in the scoring line - both teams consistently score and concede, which is reflected in the odds.

Team Results and Statistics

Stuttgart comes into this match after a bustling five-game series where the team showed a high ball possession rate of 59.8%, averaging 2 yellow cards, 9.6 fouls, and 1.6 offsides per game. Celtic is not far behind in these metrics: possession - 62.2%, yellow cards - 1.4, fouls - 8.6, offsides - 1. In their last three matches, Stuttgart played as follows: 22.02.2026 - Heidenheim 3-3 Stuttgart, 19.02.2026 - Celtic 1-4 Stuttgart, 14.02.2026 - Stuttgart 3-1 Cologne. Celtic's last three results were: 22.02.2026 - Celtic 1-2 Hibernian, 19.02.2026 - Celtic 1-4 Stuttgart, 15.02.2026 - Kilmarnock 2-3 Celtic. In the head-to-head on 19.02.2026, Celtic lost to Stuttgart 1-4.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Recent matches involving Stuttgart and Celtic have been high-scoring affairs. In a five-game series, Stuttgart's average number of goals per game is 4.2, with the team scoring 2.8 and conceding 1.4. Celtic has an average total of 3.6, scoring 1.8 and conceding 1.8. For over 2.5 goals, Stuttgart has 5 out of 5, and Celtic has 4 out of 5. In the first half, Stuttgart has 2 out of 5 games with two or more goals, while Celtic has 3 out of 5. In the second half, Stuttgart records 5 out of 5 for over 1.5, and Celtic has 3 out of 5. In terms of goal timing: Stuttgart most frequently scores between the 76th and 90th minute (33%), and concedes in the same period - 50%. Celtic's most frequent goals come in the 16th-30th minute (38%), and they concede most often between the 46th-60th and 76th-90th minutes (30% each). This dynamic suggests a high probability of a goal-rich game from both sides, especially in the second half. Given the consistent over 2.5 totals and active match endings, betting on over 3.0 goals at 1.56 seems logical.

Corner Bets

In terms of average corners, the teams differ significantly: Stuttgart averages 3.6, while Celtic averages 8.2 per match. In a five-match series, Stuttgart only had 1 out of 5 games go over 9.5 corners, while Celtic had 4 out of 5. Looking at the odds, for a total of 9.5 corners, both options are available: over 9.5 at 1.69, under 9.5 at 2.04. Stuttgart is the favorite in corner outcomes with odds of 1.35. Considering Celtic consistently delivers a high number of corners and Stuttgart tends to keep it low, betting on over 9.5 corners seems justified, especially if the game is fast-paced with plenty of attacking action.