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Stuttgart vs Celtic kick-off, date & TV info
Date Thursday, February 26
Kick-off 5.45pm
Venue Neckarstadion, Stuttgart
Competition Europa League
TV TNT Sports 2
Celtic lost the first leg of their Europa League play-off 4-1 to Stuttgart and followed it up with a 2-1 defeat to Hibs in the Scottish Premiership at the weekend. Now with an Old Firm looming on Sunday they must travel to Germany for the second leg.
Stuttgart are fourth in the Bundesliga despite being held to a 3-3 draw by Heidenheim at the weekend and are aiming to reach the round of 16 of this competition for the first time since 2013.
Stuttgart vs Celtic betting tips & predictions
Best bet
Stuttgart -1 on handicap
2pts 19-20 Hills
Stuttgart vs Celtic preview
Martin O’Neill celebrated 1,000 games as a manager last week as Celtic hosted Stuttgart in the Europa League playoff, but things could not have gone much worse. Fan protests disrupted the beginning of the match before they were humbled 4-1 on home turf by the visitors.
Things did not get any better at the weekend as the Hoops suffered another massive blow in the Scottish Premiership, losing 2-1 to Hibs to fall six points off league leaders Hearts, while centre back Auston Trusty was sent off.
With one of the most important derby clashes in years against Rangers looming on Sunday, it’s far from ideal that the Bhoys must travel to Stuttgart for this second leg of this Europa League tie trailing by three goals.
Much of O’Neill’s career has been defined by success in Europe but his side were outclassed in the first game between these two, demonstrating the gulf that has opened up between Scottish sides and the continent’s elite over the last year or so.
Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, who has been struggling badly since returning from a shoulder injury, was booed by his own fans after a series of errors that led to Stuttgart goals.
O’Neill now has a decision whether or not to rest players for Sunday’s trip to Ibrox or to go full strength to try and salvage some pride from a tie which is all but over.
Stuttgart were held to a 3-3 draw away to Heidenheim at the weekend but should have little trouble getting the better of a battered and bruised Celtic side.
The hosts are fourth in the Bundesliga and have lost just one of their last eight games, scoring at least three goals in six of those.
Expect Stuttgart to cruise through and cover a one-goal deficit on the handicap by winning by two or more.
Stuttgart vs Celtic Bet Builder
Stuttgart to win
The German hosts have won six of their last eight games and should be able to extend that run against a poor Celtic side.
Max Mittelstadt to score or assist
The left-back is Stuttgart’s penalty-taker and referee Irfan Peljito has given eight spot kicks in his last eight European or international games. Middelstadt also has five assists this season.
Bilal El Khannous anytime goalscorer
The former Leicester man was a persistent thorn in Celtic’s side in the first leg and has five goals in eight Europa League matches.
Pays out at 9-2 with bet365
Key stats for Stuttgart vs Celtic
♦ Celtic have never won an away game in Germany in 16 attempts, losing 12 of those
♦ Stuttgart have won 12 of their last 15 home games
♦ Seven of Die Roten’s last eight games have gone over 2.5 goals
♦ Both teams have scored in eight of Celtic’s last nine games
♦ The Hoops are winless in their last 12 European knockout away games
Stuttgart vs Celtic betting odds
Sign up with BoyleSports to bet on Stuttgart vs Celtic in the Europa League. Here are the latest odds for tonight’s match.
90 minutesOddsStuttgart1-3Celtic5-1Draw15-4
Odds correct at time of publishing
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Stuttgart vs Celtic team news and predicted line-ups
Stuttgart
Jeff Chabot is suspended and Angelo Stiller is a doubt after limping off against Heidenheim.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Nubel; Assignon, Jacquez, Jeltsch, Mittelstadt; Karazor, Andres; El Khannouss, Undav, Leweling; Demirovic
Subs: Tomas, Fuhrich, Nartey, Vagnoman, Hendriks, Al-Dakhil, Bouanani
Celtic
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is ineligible and Kelechi Iheanacho is a doubt while Alistair Johnston, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Arne Engels, Jota and Callum Osmand are injured. Auston Trusty’s domestic suspension means he is likely to feature.
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Schmeichel, Araujo, Trusty, Scales, Saracchi; Hatate, McGregor, McCowan; Yang, Cvancara, Tounekti
Subs: Tierney, Forrest, Maeda, Nygren, Bernardo, Adamu, Ralston
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FAQs
When is Stuttgart vs Celtic in the Europa League?
Stuttgart vs Celtic takes place on Thursday February 26 and kicks off at 5.45pm GMT.
Where is Stuttgart vs Celtic being played?
The venue for the game is the Neckarstadion in Stuttgart.
Where can I watch Stuttgart vs Celtic?
TNT Sports 2 is showing the game live in the UK.
What is the match betting for Stuttgart vs Celtic?
Stuttgart are 1-3 to win, Celtic are a 5-1 chance and the draw is 15-4 with BoyleSports.
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