Bologna vs Celtic Prediction & Betting Tips (22 January)

Rather solid so far in this Europa League, Bologna has only lost once so far during this league phase. It was on the Aston Villa pitch during the 1st day 1-0. The Italians then won 2 draws against Friborg 1-1 and Brann 0-0 and obtained 3 victories against FCSB 1-2, Salzburg 4-1, and finally against Celta Vigo 1-2 on the last day. Thanks to this assessment, they find themselves in 13th position with a small point behind 8th place. At the same time, in Serie A, the Rossoblu are on course for a place in Europe next year. After beating Hellas Verona 2-3, Bologna hosts Fiorentina next weekend.

 On the Celtic side, we will have to turn our backs in the coming days. Qualifying for the play-offs will not be easy for this team since they are in 24th place in the standings with a small margin over their first pursuer. So far, the Scots have been beaten 3 times by Braga 0-2, Midtjylland 3-1 and AS Roma 0-3, held to a draw by Red Star Belgrade 1-1 but they were able to win against Sturm Graz 2-1 and against Feyenoord 1-3. In the championship, the Glasgow club is in 2nd position in the standings, 6 lengths behind the leader, Hearts after its last 2 successes against Dundee United 4-0 and Falkirk 0-1. Next weekend they will face Auchinleck Talbot in the Cup.

On the Italian side, defense captain Lucumi and experienced winger Bernardeschi (3 goals in C3) will not be able to put their names on the scoresheet due to injuries. Suspended in the league, the important winger Cambiaghi will this time be able to play. The offensive sector of this formation is embodied by the Italian international Orsolini (7 goals in SA) and the Argentine striker Castro (6 goals and 2 assists in SA) who are rather in sight at the start of 2026. Also present are the former Toulouse Dallinga (1 goal and 2 assists in SA, 2 goals in C3), and the former Italian international Immobile.

 For Celtic, missing are the fairly important defenders Saracchi and Carter-Vickers, the less used Johnston, the fairly prolific striker Iheanacho (2 goals in 4 league appearances) and the substitutes Osmand and Jota. On the other hand, the Scots should be able to rely on attackers Nygren (10 goals and 3 assists in the league, 2 goals in C3), Maeda (7 goals and 5 assists, 2 assists in C3). Also pay attention to midfielder Hatate (2 goals and 1 assist in C3).