We predict another disappointing night in Europe for Celtic, while each of our three picks includes a live-checked UK price and a stated explanation. All selections are our views.Our top Celtic vs Celta Vigo betting tips at a glanceSelectionOddsWhyCelta Vigo to win6/5Celtic have been poor in Europe for over a yearUnder 2.5 goalsEvensHas paid out in majority of Celta Vigo’s games in 2026/27Ferran Jutgla anytime scorer13/8No one has scored more goals for Celta Vigo this termCeltic vs Celta Vigo match previewCeltic needed that. After a disappointing run of form both domestically and in Europe, the Hoops demolished Heart of Midlothian 7-1 on Sunday.Celtic were 5-1 up at half-time at Parkhead after blitzing their opponents in the opening 45 minutes. It was by far their most impressive display of the season to date.Celtic were actually outshot 20-18 by Hearts, but the xG told its own story: 4.16 to Celtic compared to 1.2 for Hearts. Martin O’Neill’s men were worthy winners.One swallow does not make a summer, however, and while Celtic are four points clear of Rangers in the Scottish Premiership, they have struggled in the Europa League.Defeats by Ferencvaros (1-3) and Benfica (1-4) have left Celtic under pressure even after just two rounds of games in the league phase.In truth, Celtic have been poor in Europe for a while now. They scraped into the knockout phase last term, only to be dumped out in the play-offs.O’Neill’s team were then knocked out of the Champions League qualifiers by LASK, losing 5-4 on aggregate despite winning the first leg 3-0.So while Celtic were much improved against Hearts, that does not necessarily mean they will be able to produce a similar sort of showing on Thursday night.Team formCeltic recently lost three games in a row (in all competitions), but they have now won two of their last three. Celta Vigo have been inconsistent of late, with their last six results reading: draw, loss, win, loss, loss, win.TeamLast 5Goals forGoals againstBTTSCelticL L W L W1193/5Celta VigoL W D L W842/5Ongoing injuriesCameron Carter-Vickers is missing for Celtic, although he is closing in on a return to full fitness. Yang Hyun-jun and Alistair Johnston will play no part against Celta Vigo, who are unable to call upon the services of Pablo Duran, Borja Iglesias, Carl Starfelt, Miguel Roman and Jones El-Abdellaoui.Head-to-head recordCeltic have only played Celta Vigo twice before. The two teams drew 2-2 on aggregate in the third round of the UEFA Cup (the forerunner to the Europa League) in 2002/03, with Celtic advancing on away goals.DateCompetitionFixtureResultDec 2022UEFA CupCelta Vigo vs Celtic2-1Nov 2022UEFA CupCeltic vs Celta Vigo1-0Team news and predicted line-upsAfter wins at the weekend, Celtic and Celta Vigo are unlikely to make too many changes to their line-ups for Thursday’s encounter.Celtic predicted XI: Sinisalo; Donovan, Murray, Scales, Tierney; McGregor, Baur; Hassan, Nygren, Osmand; Duran.Celta Vigo predicted XI: Radu; Rodriguez, Lago, Caceres; Carreira, Burcio, Moriba, Alvarez; Driouech, Jutgla, Swedberg.Celtic vs Celta Vigo match predictionOnline betting apps rate Celta Vigo as the favourites. Celtic have had a difficult time in Europe of late, so we like the away team’s chances: Celtic 0-1 Celta Vigo.Celtic vs Celta Vigo betting tipsCeltic will do battle with Celta Vigo on matchday three of the Europa League.Celtic struggling in EuropeCeltic Park has lost its fear factor in Europe. Kairat, Braga, Roma and Stuttgart all avoided defeat at Parkhead last season, while Ferencvaros won comfortably in Glasgow on matchday one in 2026/27.On a good night, the atmosphere at Celtic Park is still one of the best in Europe, but the team has not been able to match that of late.The 7-1 destruction of Hearts will certainly have lifted the mood in the camp, but that feelgood factor will not last long if Celtic start badly on Thursday.Celta Vigo are an inconsistent team but they are eighth in La Liga and have more quality in their ranks than Celtic. Back Celta Vigo to win at 6/5 with BoyleSports High goal count unlikelyCeltic turned on the style against Hearts, but they struggled going forward in their previous few games.The Hoops scored either zero or one goal in consecutive matches against St Johnstone, Rangers, Ferencvaros and Rangers again, as well as in the 4-1 loss to Benfica last Thursday.Martin O’Neill’s team will not find the Celta Vigo backline as accommodating as that of Hearts. There have been under 2.5 goals in seven of Celta’s 11 matches in La Liga and the Europa League in 2026/27, including five out of five away from home. Tip under 2.5 goals at evens with Betfred Who will find net?Celta Vigo have spread the goals around so far this season.They have not exactly been free-scoring, finding the back of the net 10 times in nine La Liga encounters. It is noteworthy, though, that those 10 goals have been scored by eight different players.Meanwhile, their one strike in the Europa League came courtesy of Hugo Alvarez, who has not got on the scoresheet in La Liga.Ferran Jutgla is one of two players to have scored more than once for Celta. Their starting striker, he is our pick to make the net ripple against Celtic. Go for Ferran Jutgla to score anytime at 13/8 with SBK Where and when to watch in the UKDate: Thursday 22nd October.Kick-off: 8pm.Venue: Celtic Park, Glasgow, Scotland.Where to watch: TNT Sports 3.Key statsCeltic have conceded in 28 of their last 30 Europa League matches.Celta Vigo have not won any of their five away games in 2026/27.Neither Celtic nor Celta Vigo have collected a point in the Europa League this term.FAQBelow you will find the answers to some frequently asked questions about the upcoming game.Who is the referee for the fixture?The referee for Celtic vs Celta Vigo is Georgi Kabakov.Where will the fixture take place?Celtic vs Celta Vigo will take place at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland.What is the weather forecast for kick-off?The weather forecast for Celtic vs Celta Vigo is seven degrees and light rain showers.More Europa League predictionsWe have plenty more Europa League predictions and picks – find our latest betting tips from expert punters in our match preview overview.About the authorGreg LeaGreg Lea is a freelance football writer from London. 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