Celtic vs Fenerbahce Prediction and Preview – 01/10/15
Celtic are without Charlie Mulgrew, who is injured and Emilio Izaguirre, who is out through suspension. Saidy Janko and Tyler Blackett are competing to fill in at left-back. Striker Leigh Griffiths has been in the news following a suspended domestic two game ban and fine but should still be in contention to play.
Fenerbahce are without winger Lazar Markovic, who is injured and also Gokhan Gonul, for the same reason. Former Manchester United striker Robin van Persie had to settle for a place on the bench at the weekend but may start from the off at Celtic Park, especially as he found the back of the net minutes after being introduced.
Possible Line-ups
Celtic: 4-2-3-1 formation: Gordon; Lustig, Boyata, Ambrose, Janko; Bitton, Brown; Mackay-Steven, Commons, Forrest; Griffiths
Fenerbahce: 4-3-3 formation: Demirel; Ozbayrakli, Kjaer, Alves, Kaldrim; Tufan, Topal, Meireles; Sen, van Persie, Nani
Statistics
- Celtic have won 6, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 10 matches
- Fenerbahce have won 6, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 10 matches
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Celtic have scored an average of 2.4 goals and conceded an average of 1.2 goals per game
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Fenerbahce have scored an average of 1.5 goals and conceded an average of 1.2 goals per game
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 7 of Celtic’s previous 10 matches
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Fenerbahce’s previous 10 matches
Prediction
Celtic opened off their Europa League campaign with an entertaining 2-2 draw at Ajax, a result which could prove to be very good in the long run. Domestic league form is stuttering at the moment but when it comes to European nights at Celtic Park, they become very difficult to beat and will be aiming to build on their point last time out with a win.
Fenerbahce tasted defeat against rivals Besiktas in the Turkish league at the weekend and were passed by their opponents in the league table. Their first Europa League result was also poor, losing at home to Molde 3-1. This was a game they really needed to win, in order to stand a real chance of progressing and they are now chasing after points away from home.
Fenerbahce put a good run of away results together in the 2012/13 Europa League and have the talent in their team to cause Celtic problems. Ronny Deila is under pressure to get a positive result here and at home, his team may just do that.
Tips
Celtic or draw at 2/5 – Click here to bet with Bet365
Over 2.5 goals at 17/20 – Click here to bet with Bet365
Celtic win and both teams to score at 15/4 – Click here to bet with Bet365
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