Bologna vs Celtic kick-off, date & TV info
Date Thursday, January 22
Kick-off 5.45pm
Venue Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, Bologna
Competition Europa League
TV TNT Sports 2
Celtic make the trip to northern Italy on Thursday hoping to strengthen their chances of qualifying for the Europa League knockout stage, and they may have some success against a declining Bologna side.
Thursday’s hosts still have a solid chance of securing a top-eight finish in the League Phase, but they have hit a sticky patch of form and play host to a resurgent Bhoys side.
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Bologna vs Celtic betting tips & predictions
Best bet
Celtic or draw double chance
2pts 6-4 Hills
Best player bet
Benjamin Nygren to score or assist
11-5 bet365
Longshot
Celtic to win and both teams to score
10-1 bet365
Bologna vs Celtic preview
With the miserable Wilfried Nancy experiment finally over, Martin O’Neill’s second return to Celtic this season has sparked an immediate turnaround in results for the Bhoys, and they can continue their unbeaten start under the 73-year-old when they visit home-favourites Bologna.
O’Neill won six of his eight games in charge following his interim appointment in October, and his second interim spell has begun with three successive victories to breathe some life into the Hoops.
Their chances of a top-eight finish in the Europa League league phase are slim at best, but they have some work to do in the final two fixtures to secure a position in the playoff round, and they can get over the first hurdle against a declining Bologna outfit on Thursday.
The Rossoblu lost 2-1 at home to relegation candidates Fiorentina at the weekend and have won only one of their nine games since their last Europa League assignment.
They have won only one of their three home games in this competition, and Celtic’s last trip away in the Europa League was a convincing 3-1 success against Feyenoord.
With form on their side and just one defeat in 11 matches under O’Neill this season, the Bhoys’ resurgence should continue in Emilia-Romagna.
Nygren to star in Bologna
Celtic midfielder Benjamin Nygren has two goals and one assist from six Europa League appearances this season, and the 24-year-old Swede can add to his tally and continue his fine run of form.
Nygren was rested for the Hoops’ cup tie with Auchinleck Talbot last time out but has scored in his two appearances since O’Neill’s return to the dugout.
He has seven goal contributions in his last six games, taking his tally to a club-high 13 goals and four assists.
Hosts have enough to score in defeat
All three of Celtic’s recent successive victories have been accompanied by a clean sheet, but that shutout run could end in Italy.
Despite their sub-par form, Thursday’s hosts have scored in five of their last six games and they have blanked in just two of their six Europa League games.
However, after suffering back-to-back home defeats and facing a revived Celtic outfit, their goals may do little to affect the result as the underdogs look to upset the odds.
Bologna vs Celtic Bet Builder
Benjamin Nygren 1+ shots on target
Benjamin Nygren has had a club-high 57 shots in all competitions this season and has hit the target with 26 of those. He has registered at least one shot on target in five of his last six appearances for Celtic and will be one of their main attacking outlets on Thursday.
Santiago Castro to score or assist
Only Riccardo Orsolini has had more goal involvements for Bologna this season than Santiago Castro, and the Argentine attacker heads into this game with a goal or an assist in three of his last four starts for the club, while he also had four shots against Fiorentina last time out.
Riccardo Orsolini 1+ shots on target
Riccardo Orsolini has averaged 1.39 shots-on-target-per-90-minutes this season for a total of 27 attempts on target. He has tested the opposition goalkeeper at least once in eight of his last 11 starts, including three shots on target in his last home Europa League outing.
Pays out at 5-2 with bet365
Key stats for Bologna vs Celtic
♦ Celtic have won their last three games by an aggregate scoreline of 7-0
♦ Bologna have only won one of their last nine games
♦ Bologna have scored in five of their last six matches
♦ Benjamin Nygren has seven combined goals and assists in his last six appearances
♦ The Hoops have won nine of their 11 games under Martin O’Neill this season
Bologna vs Celtic betting odds
Sign up with Ladbrokes to bet on Bologna vs Celtic in the Europa League. Here are the latest odds for Thursday’s match.
MarketOddsBologna11-20Celtic17-4Draw17-5
Odds correct at time of publishing
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Bologna vs Celtic team news and predicted line-ups
Bologna
Federico Bernadeschi is ruled out for the remainder of January for Bologna, and he may be joined on the sidelines by the doubtful duo of Martin Vitik and Jhon Lucumi.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Ravaglia; Holm, Casale, Heggem, Miranda; Freuler, Pobega; Orsolini, Fabbian, Rowe; Castro
Subs: Odgaard, Zortea, Moro, Ferguson, Cambiaghi, De Silvestri, Immobile, Skorupski, Dallinga
Celtic
Martin O’Neill continues to battle with a lengthy injury list, with Alistair Johnston, Callum Osmand, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Jota, Kelechi Iheanacho and Marcelo Saracchi all sidelined.
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Schmeichel; Ralston, Trusty, Scales, Tierney; Engels, McGregor, Nygren; Yang, Maeda, Tounetki
Subs: Hatate, Kenny, McCowan, Ralston, Forrest, Donovan, Bernardo, Murray, Sinisalo
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FAQs for Bologna vs Celtic
When is Bologna vs Celtic in the Europa League?
Bologna vs Celtic takes place on Thursday, January 22 and kicks-off at 5.45pm.
Where is Bologna vs Celtic being played?
The venue for the game is Stadio Renato Dall’Ara in Bologna.
Where can I watch Bologna vs Celtic?
TNT Sports 2 is showing the game live in the UK.
What is the match betting for Bologna vs Celtic?
Bologna are 11-20 to win, Celtic are a 17-4 chance, with the draw 17-5 (Ladbrokes).
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