Celtic vs Roma Prediction

📢 What can we expect from the clash between Celtic and Roma in the 6th round of the Europa League? Both teams have had a fairly average tournament so far, currently sitting mid-table and lacking the consistency needed to confidently climb higher. To keep their hopes alive of finishing the group stage in the top eight, it's crucial for both Celtic and Roma to secure maximum points in this upcoming match. The atmosphere at Celtic Park always puts pressure on opponents, but the Romans know how to perform in such conditions, promising a tense encounter.

Head-to-Head

📊 Celtic and Roma have never faced each other before.

Celtic Team Overview

🟢 Celtic approach the upcoming match in less than ideal spirits. Last weekend, they unexpectedly fell to Hearts at home (1-2), relinquishing their top spot in the league standings—Hearts now hold the lead. The "Bhoys" looked dominant, controlling the game with 72% possession compared to 28%, but two quick counterattacks from the opposition sealed their fate. This defeat also snapped Celtic's five-match winning streak.

⚪ In the Europa League, things aren't looking much better. After five rounds, the team sits only at 21st place, having collected 7 out of a possible 15 points. Not long ago, Celtic were positioned even lower, but a victory in the previous round has slightly improved their standing. On November 27, the Scots secured an away win against Feyenoord (3-1), doing so in comeback fashion—after conceding in the 11th minute, they took full control of the match and deservedly claimed all three points.

Roma Team Overview

🔴 Roma can hardly be satisfied with the outcome of their latest match. Last weekend, they suffered a surprising away defeat to Cagliari (0-1), a team that hadn't tasted victory since the end of September. Yes, Zeki Celik's red card in the 52nd minute influenced the result, but even in the first half, with equal numbers on the field, Roma did not display convincing football. The "Islanders" appeared sharper and more dangerous. This loss, notably their second in a row, has dropped the Romans from the top of the table to fourth place.

🟡 In the Europa League, the Romans are also performing below expectations. Considered one of the tournament favorites, the club is struggling to accumulate points, managing only 9 points in five rounds. However, the previous match offered some encouragement: Roma defeated Midtjylland at home (2-1), a team that had maintained a perfect record of 12 points from 12 possible. This victory bolstered their position in the race for a top-8 finish.

Latest news

Celtic

📣 Celtic's head coach Wilfried Nancy expressed his disappointment following the home defeat to Hearts (1-2): “The result is not what we wanted, but in the first half, we looked very good. We had many moments of real quality, but it just wasn’t enough to win.”

🚫 Celtic's injury list remains extensive. Cameron Carter-Vickers is out for the season due to a serious Achilles injury. Alistair Johnston and Callum Osmand are also sidelined for an extended period — hamstring injuries will keep them off the pitch until at least early March 2026. Jota is recovering from an ACL tear and is expected to return to action in early January. Marcelo Saracchi is also unavailable, set to miss several weeks due to an injury.

Roma

📣 Roma's head coach Gian Piero Gasperini admitted that the red card complicated matters after their away defeat to Cagliari (0-1): “Yes, playing with ten men became challenging, although for a long time we avoided serious threats. However, we made careless mistakes, and those ultimately cost us the match.”

🚫 Roma's list of absentees is relatively short. Edoardo Bove remains sidelined due to heart issues, with his return still uncertain. Artem Dovbyk is also doubtful as the forward continues his recovery from a thigh injury, and his readiness will be assessed closer to the game.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

⚽️ Goal Prediction

Roma remain one of Serie A's top defensive teams, conceding just 8 goals over 14 matches in the Italian league, the best record in the division. However, their defensive reliability has dipped recently, as they've allowed a goal in each of their last four games, even against sides like Cremonese (3-1) and Cagliari (0-1). Celtic, on the other hand, consistently capitalize on their chances, finding the back of the net in nearly every match. In this scenario, a bet on Celtic to score seems the most reasonable.

🚩 Corner Prediction

Roma rank among Serie A's best for earning corners, averaging 5.3 per match, placing them fifth in the league. This trend continues in the Europa League, where they have delivered at least five corners in each of their five matches. The "Wolves" often play from a position of strength, applying pressure with wing attacks. Thus, betting on Roma over 4.5 corners appears to be the most logical choice.