Stuttgart vs Celtic Prediction, Odds & Insights – Europa League (26 February 2026)

The Europa League match between Stuttgart and Celtic will be held at the MHP Arena, which has a capacity of 60,058 seats. Kickoff is scheduled for 18:45 local time on 26 February 2026, with referee Irfan Peljto in charge of the game.

Stuttgart in Focus

Stuttgart are set to field a 4-2-3-1 formation featuring F. Bredlow in goal and attackers like S. Wamangituka and S. Kalajdzic leading the front line. They have strong home form with 5 wins at MHP Arena recently. Stuttgart’s recent performances show 4 wins, 1 defeat, and 1 draw across competitions, highlighting solid form as they prepare to host Celtic.

Celtic at a Glance

Celtic typically line up in a 4-3-3 system led by J. Hart in goal and attackers J. Kyogo and L. Abada. The Scottish side have no reported absentees and come into this match with 4 wins, 2 defeats and no draws recently. They face a challenging away trip, having won only 1 game on the road out of the last 7 matches.

We Say

We back Stuttgart to win this encounter, expecting more than 2.5 goals with both teams scoring. The odds of 1.38 for a Stuttgart victory look promising considering their offensive potential and home advantage. Stuttgart showed strength in the first leg, beating Celtic convincingly 4-1.

Stats That Matter

• Stuttgart won the most recent Europa League encounter 4-1 against Celtic on 19 February.
• Both teams have averaged over 3.5 goals per recent game and have a high percentage of matches featuring more than 2.5 goals (83%).
• Stuttgart’s home form is robust with 5 wins and only 1 draw at the MHP Arena, while Celtic have struggled on the road with just 1 away victory.

Odds & Insights

Past Meetings (H2H)

The last clash ended with a convincing 4-1 victory for Stuttgart over Celtic.

Our Take

This match looks set to be an entertaining European night at the MHP Arena. Stuttgart’s strong home form and attacking prowess give them the edge over Celtic, who have struggled away from home despite their quality. The recommendation is to back Stuttgart to win, with the likely outcome including goals from both sides and more than 2.5 goals overall. Bettors could also consider the high probability of a home win based on Stuttgart’s recent statistics.

• Main Bet: Stuttgart to win
• Secondary Option: Over 2.5 goals
• Alternative: Both teams to score – Yes
• Correct Score Lean: –

Overall, Stuttgart appear confident after their previous big win and hold a statistical advantage in goals scored and home form. Celtic must improve their away performances if they are to turn this tie around. However, the entertaining nature of both sides suggests goals and action are guaranteed. Football fans and bettors alike should expect an intriguing contest full of attacking intent.