Benfica vs Celtic: Prediction, Odds & Analysis
Benficavs
CelticThe model puts Benfica at 75%. The model leans toward Benfica. Confidence: high.
Why this prediction
+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.
- +Recent form favours Benfica.
- −The head-to-head history is finely balanced.
Win probabilities
Model vs market
Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.
Recent form
Expected goals
Most likely scorelines
Match DNA
Key points
- Benfica have 4 wins in their last 5 matches.
- Celtic have 2 wins in their last 5 matches.
- Benfica have won 3 of the head-to-head meetings.
- Benfica is priced at 1.264.
Betting angles
Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.
Scoreline probability matrix
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5 | 2 | ||||
| 1 | 13 | 6 | 1 | |||
| 2 | 16 | 7 | 2 | |||
| 3 | 14 | 6 | 1 | |||
| 4 | 9 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | 4 | 2 |
Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.
Full analysis
The model puts Benfica at 75%. The model puts the draw at 16%. The model puts Celtic at 9%. The model's most likely scoreline is 2-0.
The market leans toward Benfica. Benfica is priced at 1.264. The draw is priced at 5.9. Celtic is priced at 10.5.
Benfica have won 3 of the head-to-head meetings. Celtic have won 2 of the head-to-head meetings. The sides have drawn 1 of their head-to-head meetings.
Benfica have 4 wins in their last 5 matches. Celtic have 2 wins in their last 5 matches.
Benfica average 2 goals per game this season. Benfica average 39% possession. Celtic average 1 goals per game this season. Celtic average 63% possession.
The model gives 34% for both teams to score. The model gives 58% for over 2.5 goals.
This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the favourite, Benfica or Celtic?
Our model rates Benfica as the most likely outcome at 75% probability.
What's a likely scoreline for Benfica vs Celtic?
A scoreline around 2-0 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.
What's the head-to-head record?
In the last 6 meetings: 3 Benfica wins, 1 draws, 2 Celtic wins.
Over or under 2.5 goals?
The indicators lean toward over 2.5 goals.
League table
UEFA Europa League - League stage| # | Team | GP | W | L | T | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Juventus | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 3 |
| 2 |  Crystal Palace | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 3 |
| 3 |  AC Sparta Prague | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 4 |  Besiktas | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 5 |  Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 6 |  Ferencvarosi | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 7 | Benfica | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 8 |  Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 9 |  OFI Crete | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 10 |  Bournemouth | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 11 |  Lyon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 12 |  S.C.U. Torreense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 13 |  Olympiacos Piraeus | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 14 |  Red Bull Salzburg | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 15 |  Sunderland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 16 |  AC Omonia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 17 |  Sturm Graz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 18 |  Stade Rennais | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 19 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 20 |  Hapoel Be'er Sheva | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 21 |  Jagiellonia Bialystok | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 22 |  Real Sociedad | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 23 |  Anderlecht | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 24 |  Lillestrom | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 25 |  Celta | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 26 |  AZ Alkmaar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 27 |  Levski Sofia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 28 | Celtic | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 29 |  TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 30 |  Milan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 31 |  Celje | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 32 |  Olympique de Marseille | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 33 |  Ararat - Armenia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 34 |  Viktoria Plzen | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:3 | 0 |
| 35 |  Lech Poznan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:4 | 0 |
| 36 |  N.E.C. | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:5 | 0 |
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