Since that famous win over Barcelona in 2012, Celtic have won only one of ten meetings with Spanish clubs, beating Real Betis in a dead-rubber under Ange Postecoglou. Celta Vigo though have lost both previous visits to Scotland, including being knocked out of the UEFA Cup by the Hoops in 2002, with Martin O'Neill's team reaching that year's final.
So, ahead of this pivotal Europa League clash for both, check out our preview, predictions, team news and TV guide.
Celtic vs Celta Vigo match info
- Date: Thursday 22 October 2026.
- Kick off times: 8pm (BST) & 3pm (ET)
- Competition: UEFA Europa League league phase matchday 3
- Venue: Parkhead - Glasgow, Scotland.
- How to watch: TNT Sports 3 (UK) and Paramount+ (USA).
How can I watch Celtic vs Celta Vigo?
Country | Broadcaster(s) |
|---|---|
United Kingdom and Ireland | TNT Sports and HBO Max |
United States | Paramount+ |
Australia | Stan Sports |
Spain | Movistar Liga de Campeones 3 |
Canada, New Zealand, Germany, Portugal and Austria | DAZN |
Arab world | beIN Sports |
Africa | SuperSport MáXimo 3 |
South America | Disney+ |
Central America | ESPN |
France | Canal+ Live 6 |
Italy | Sky Sports 256 |
Celtic vs Celta Vigo match preview
We are approaching do or die territory for Celtic, if they are to reach the knockout stages of the Europa League. So far, the Hoops have suffered two heavy defeats in this competition, ignominiously beaten 3-1 when Ferencváros visited Glasgow, before being demolished 4-1 by Benfica a week ago, 3-0 down inside half an hour at Estádio da Luz.
With ten points the target to secure a top 24 finish, another defeat here would leave Martin O'Neill's team in a perilous position. The Celts will also welcome Beşiktaş and Olympique de Marseille to Parkhead, while taking on Torreense, Omonia and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise on the road, hence why every point is likely to prove precious.
Sunday's 7-1 demoliton of Hearts did help rebuild confidence a bit, but now the Hoops need to end their three match losing streak in Europe. So, can O'Neill's team claim an important win?
Well, visitors Celta de Vigo arrive also yet to get off the mark in this competition. O Celtiña suffered a 1-0 loss against Omonia in Nicosia to commence their campaign, before a gut-wrenching loss against Juventus seven nights ago. The hosts led thanks to Hugo Álvarez, but conceded deep into stoppage time, defeated 2-1.
In La Liga, Claudio Giráldez's team are doing a bit better. Celta beat Alavés 2-1 on Sunday, thereby moving up to eighth, albeit they have scored just ten goals in nine matches. So, this will be a tough test for Celtic, but is a game the Scottish champions could win.
Celtic team news
Alistair Johnston, Cameron Carter-Vickers and Yang Hyun-jun are all injured, while Jota will not be involved, as the returning Portugese winger was not included in the UEFA squad. Camilo Durán is set to continue in attack, chosen over Kasper Høgh, while could Callum Osmand's double at the weekend see him keep his place?
Celta Vigo team news
Carl Starfelt will not feature against his former club due to a hamstring injury, while World Cup winning striker Borja Iglesias is also sidelined. So, former Barcelona man Ferran Jutglà is likely to lead the line, having scored on Sunday, while ex-Chelsea left-back Marcos Alonso is another familiar face.
Predicted Line-ups
- Celtic predicted lineup: Johnstone; Donovan, Murray, Trusty, Tierney; McGregor, Baur, Nygren; Hassan, Osmand, Durán.
- Celta Vigo predicted lineup: Radu; Carreira, Cáceres, Rodríguez, Álvarez; Burcio, Moriba, Febas; Driouech, Swedberg, Jutglà.
- Score prediction: Celtic 0-2 Celta Vigo.
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