Celtic vs Beşiktaş
Celtic edge thrilling 3-2 win over Beşiktaş
Durán's brace seals a narrow victory in a pulsating Europa League clash.
In a match that defied Fipster's medium-confidence draw prediction, Celtic emerged victorious with a 3-2 scoreline against Beşiktaş. After J. Olaitan opened the scoring for Beşiktaş shortly after the break, Celtic responded strongly with goals from C. Osmand and a brace from C. Durán, the latter securing the win late on. O. Kökçü's effort for Beşiktaş kept the contest alive, but Celtic held on for a narrow and hard-fought triumph.
Outcome probability
Celtic and Beşiktaş face off in what promises to be a closely fought group stage encounter. Both sides have shown resilience and attacking intent, setting the stage for an intriguing battle on the pitch.
Match factors
Beşiktaş's strong winning streak
Beşiktaş has won 4 of last 5 matches with 100% clean sheet rate, showing strong form
O. Kökçü's scoring efficiency
O. Kökçü averages 0.5 goals per game, well above league midfielder average of 0.16
No confirmed injuries for either team
Both teams have no confirmed absences, ensuring full squad availability
The context
Beşiktaş enter this match with an impressive record in the competition, having won five of their six games, conceding just once. Celtic, meanwhile, are looking to make their mark and disrupt the visitors' strong form. Both teams have full squads available, ensuring a competitive fixture.
Analysis
The match is expected to be a tactical affair, with a cautious first half likely as both sides probe for weaknesses. Beşiktaş's midfielder O. Kökçü stands out as a key player, boasting a scoring rate well above the league average for midfielders and serving as the team's penalty taker. Celtic will need to be wary of his influence. The predicted 1-1 scoreline reflects the balance between Celtic's home resilience and Beşiktaş's clinical edge.
Key facts
- 1.Beşiktaş have won 5 of their 6 matches in this competition, conceding only 1 goal.
- 2.O. Kökçü is Beşiktaş's top scorer with 2 goals in 4 appearances this season.
- 3.The predicted fulltime scoreline is 1-1, with halftime expected to be 0-0.
- 4.Total cards predicted for the match is 3, indicating moderate discipline.
- 5.Both teams have no confirmed injuries, fielding full-strength squads.
Prediction
A draw looks the most probable outcome, with a 1-1 scoreline the likeliest result. The first half is expected to end goalless, consistent with the overall prediction. Discipline should be moderate, with around three cards likely to be shown during the match.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Celtic
No standout top scorers flagged for Celtic
Away — Beşiktaş
The verdict
In summary, expect a competitive and evenly matched game with both teams sharing the points. O. Kökçü's attacking threat will be a highlight, but Celtic's determination should ensure they do not leave empty-handed.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Olaitan
Missed Penalty
Olaitan
Nygren
Yellow Card
Forrest
Lotomba
Tounekti
Osmand
Assist: McGregor
Agbadou
Oh Hyeon-Gyu
Özcan
Høgh
Durán
Assist: Osmand
Carter-Vickers
Ouattara
Černý
Kökçü
Assist: Poku
Durán
Murillo
Yellow Card
Topçu
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sparta Praha | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 13 |  Sturm Graz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 |  Beşiktaş | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |  Bournemouth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |  Celtic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 |  Crystal Palace | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Statistics
Celtic
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3J. LotombaD
- 5L. ScalesD
- 8B. NygrenM
- 9K. HøghF
- 17S. TounektiM
- 20C. Carter-VickersD
- 22M. BaurM
- 26S. JohnstoneG
- 42C. McGregorM
- 49J. ForrestM
- 63K. TierneyD
Substitutes
- 1V. SinisaloG
- 11C. DuránF
- 14L. McCowanM
- 18O. SørensenM
- 19C. OsmandF
- 21A. Oxlade-ChamberlainM
- 23H. HassanF
- 31R. DoohanG
- 33S. McArdleM
- 47D. MurrayD
- 51Colby DonovanD
- 56A. RalstonD
Beşiktaş
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1A. NübelG
- 6S. ÖzcanM
- 9Oh Hyeon-GyuF
- 11K. OuattaraD
- 12E. AgbadouD
- 15J. OlaitanM
- 17E. PokuM
- 18V. ČernýM
- 19L. TrossardM
- 53E. TopçuD
- 62A. MurilloD
Substitutes
- 4W. NdidiM
- 8K. YılmazM
- 10O. KökçüM
- 22Taylan BulutD
- 28D. VlahovićF
- 29I. FakiliF
- 33R. YılmazD
- 35Tiago DjalóD
- 58Y. ÖzcanD
- 70Sami Bircan AhmetF
- 80D. AlemdarG
- 90S. KılıçsoyF
Celtic
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Durán | F | 29 | 8.9 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2/3 |
| C. Osmand | F | 29 | 8.7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1/2 |
| C. McGregor | M | 90 | 7.4 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| C. Carter-Vickers | D | 78 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| J. Lotomba | D | 61 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2/2 |
| H. Hassan | F | 13 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Colby Donovan | D | 29 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| B. Nygren | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2/2 |
| M. Baur | M | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| J. Forrest | M | 61 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/2 |
| K. Høgh | F | 77 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| K. Tierney | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| S. Tounekti | M | 61 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/3 |
| S. Johnstone | G | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Murray | D | 12 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Scales | D | 90 | 5.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| S. McArdle | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| V. Sinisalo | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Sørensen | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. McCowan | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Doohan | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Oxlade-Chamberlain | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Ralston | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Beşiktaş
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Olaitan | M | 90 | 7.9 | 1 | — | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3/5 |
| O. Kökçü | M | 14 | 7.5 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| E. Topçu | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| E. Agbadou | D | 70 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| E. Poku | M | 90 | 6.6 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3/8 |
| S. Özcan | M | 76 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tiago Djaló | D | 20 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Fakili | F | 7 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Trossard | M | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | 1/2 |
| D. Vlahović | F | 20 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| R. Yılmaz | D | 7 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| V. Černý | M | 83 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/2 |
| Oh Hyeon-Gyu | F | 70 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| A. Murillo | D | 90 | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| A. Nübel | G | 90 | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Ouattara | D | 83 | 5.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| W. Ndidi | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Yılmaz | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Alemdar | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Kılıçsoy | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Y. Özcan | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Taylan Bulut | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sami Bircan Ahmet | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Celtic vs Beşiktaş?
- Fipster's AI model predicted a draw between Celtic and Beşiktaş.
- What score did Fipster predict for Celtic vs Beşiktaş?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Celtic 1–1 Beşiktaş.
- What were the win probabilities for Celtic vs Beşiktaş?
- Fipster's model gave Celtic a 23% chance of winning, Beşiktaş a 23% chance, and a 54% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 54% confidence — a medium-confidence call.