UEFA Europa League
Europa League Predictions: Benfica v Celtic – Can Celtic Keep the Eagles From Soaring?
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William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Thursday’s UEFA Europa League clash between Benfica and Celtic.
Our Prediction: Benfica To Score Over 2.5 Goals (10/11) | Benfica 3-0 Celtic (13/2)
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Benfica return to Europa League action on Thursday night in strong form, while Celtic head to Lisbon hoping their domestic lift can translate into a far tougher continental challenge.
Now, let’s take a closer look at some UEFA Europa League odds and betting angles for Thursday’s fixture:
Benfica v Celtic – Thursday, 8pm
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- Benfica return to Europa League action on Thursday night after opening their campaign with a superb 2–0 win at the San Siro against AC Milan.
- Marco Silva’s side have also made a strong domestic start, losing just one of their first eight league matches (W6, D1, L1), though they already trail early leaders Porto by five points.
- The Eagles have won ten of their last 13 home games in all competitions (D3) and are unbeaten in 11 straight Europa League league‑phase fixtures (W8, D3). William Hill make the hosts the 1/4 odds‑on favourites.
- Celtic’s European struggles continued on Matchday One, losing at home to Ferencváros after their collapse against LASK in the Champions League play‑off.
- Martin O’Neill’s side badly needed the international break, having lost three straight beforehand, but they returned with a comfortable 2–0 win over Motherwell to reclaim top spot in Scotland.
- The challenge ramps up again on Thursday, and Celtic’s defensive record in this competition offers little comfort, with just two clean sheets in their last 29 Europa League main‑draw matches. The visitors are 9/1 with William Hill to pull off a shock in Lisbon.
