January 28, 2026
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Celtic vs Utrecht Prediction & Betting Tips
Thursday, 20:00 (UTC) | Celtic Park | UEFA Europa League
Celtic’s Europa League journey comes down to one final night in Glasgow. Martin O’Neill’s side must beat Utrecht at Celtic Park to guarantee a place in the knockout stages, and given the visitors’ woeful form, the Hoops couldn’t have asked for a better opportunity.
✅ Daizen Maeda to Score – 2.60
✅ Dani De Wit to score or assist- 4.25
✅ Yang Hyun-jun to Assist – 5.00
Celtic vs Utrecht Prediction
It’s been a mixed campaign for Celtic, who started slowly with just four points from their opening four matches. But under O’Neill, momentum has shifted. The Hoops earned four crucial points from tough away games against Feyenoord and Bologna, leaving them on the brink of qualification.
They’ll be confident here. Utrecht have lost six of their seven Europa League matches and are already eliminated. Domestically, their form is even worse — five straight defeats across all competitions and 15 goals conceded in that time.
Celtic are unbeaten in Europe at home this season, and with a roaring Parkhead crowd behind them, anything less than three points would be a huge shock. Expect a fast start and sustained pressure from the hosts.
Celtic vs Utrecht Prediction & Odds
The bookmakers make Celtic heavy favourites at 1.32 to win, with Utrecht priced at 8.80 and the draw 5.40.
Given how the Hoops start games at home, Celtic to be winning at half-time and full-time at 1.82 looks like the best angle.
Players to Watch
Daizen Maeda (Celtic) – Expected to lead the line with Cvancara ineligible. Maeda’s energy and movement cause chaos, and he’s 2.60 to find the net.
Yang Hyun-jun (Celtic) – In form and creative, Yang grabbed a goal against Hearts last week. His pace and delivery could trouble Utrecht’s shaky defence. 5.00 for an assist is solid value.
Dani De Wit (Utrecht) – Utrecht’s main threat from midfield, with three goals this season. 4.25 to score or assist.
Predicted Lineups
Celtic: Schmeichel, Donovan, Scales, Trusty, Tierney, McGregor, Nygren, Engels, Tounetki, Yang, Maeda.
Utrecht: Barkas, Vesterlund, Didden, Eerdhuijze, Murkin, Bozdogan, Cathline, De Wit, Engwanda, Rodriguez, Blake.
Betting Tips & Predictions
✅ Daizen Maeda to Score – 2.60
✅ Dani De Wit to score or assist- 4.25
✅ Yang Hyun-jun to Assist – 5.00
Odds correct at time of writing.
