Celtic v Celta Vigo Odds: Can the Hoops End Their European Struggles?

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| BY Sam McLoughlin

William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Thursday’s UEFA Europa League clash between Celtic and Celta Vigo.

Celtic welcome Celta Vigo to Glasgow on Thursday evening, hoping Sunday’s emphatic victory over Hearts can inspire a much-needed European response.

Now, let’s take a closer look at some UEFA Europa League odds and betting angles for Thursday’s fixture:

Celtic have endured a difficult start to their Europa League campaign, losing both opening fixtures. A 3-1 home defeat against Ferencváros was followed by a heavy 4-1 loss away at Benfica last Thursday. Those results leave Martin O’Neill’s side 33rd in the 36-team league phase table, having already conceded seven goals.
However, the Scottish champions responded in emphatic fashion on Sunday, thrashing Hearts 7-1 at Celtic Park. That victory kept the Hoops four points clear of Rangers at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Celtic have now won eight of their opening nine league matches, although they will be desperate to translate that domestic form onto the European stage.
Thursday’s encounter also brings back memories of Celtic’s memorable run to the 2003 UEFA Cup final. The Hoops eliminated Celta Vigo on away goals during that campaign, winning 1-0 at Celtic Park before losing 2-1 in Spain, the hosts can be backed here at 13/8 with William Hill.

Celta Vigo have also struggled to get their Europa League campaign up and running, suffering defeats in both opening matches. Claudio Giráldez’s side began with a disappointing 1-0 loss away at Omonia before falling to a 2-1 home defeat against Juventus last week. The Spanish outfit now travel to Glasgow searching for their first European points of the season.
Their domestic form offers more encouragement, with Sunday’s 2-1 victory over Alavés lifting Celta to eighth in La Liga. The visitors finished sixth in Spain’s top flight last season and reached the Europa League quarter-finals, where Freiburg ended their European adventure. They will be hoping that experience helps them recover from this season’s difficult start.
Celta have scored just once across their opening two Europa League fixtures, highlighting their struggles in front of goal. However, Celtic have conceded three or more goals in both European outings, suggesting opportunities could arise for the visitors, who can be backed at 6/4 for victory here with William Hill.