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Thursday 19 February
Stuttgart

Stuttgart

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CelticTimelineStuttgart
1st Half
El Khannouss B. (Undav D.)
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15'
Nygren B.
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21'
El Khannouss B.Assist: Stiller A.
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28'
2nd Half
Chabot J.
50'
Leweling J. (Undav D.)
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57'
Hatate R.Out: Bernardo P.
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62'
Yang Hyun-JunOut: Maeda D.
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62'
McCowan L.Out: Nygren B.
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71'
Iheanacho K.Out: Cvancara T.
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71'
Nartey N.Out: El Khannouss B.
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71'
Fuhrich C.Out: Leweling J.
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71'
Saracchi M.Out: Tierney K.
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78'
Tomas T.Out: Demirovic E.
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78'
Jaquez L.Out: Chabot J.
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78'
Andres C.Out: Stiller A.
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90+1'
Tomas T. (Nartey N.)
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90+3'

Top stats

1.80Expected goals (xG)2.09
52%Ball possession48%
12Total shots16
2Shots on target5
2Big chances4
4Corner kicks2
85% (470/553)Passes83% (421/505)
0Yellow cards1

Shots

1.80Expected goals (xG)2.09
1.68xG on target (xGOT)2.13
12Total shots16
2Shots on target5
5Shots off target6
5Blocked shots5
9Shots inside the box10
3Shots outside the box6
0Hit the woodwork0
0Headed goals1

Attack

2Big chances4
4Corner kicks2
32Touches in opposition box21
0Accurate through passes1
2Offsides1
7Free kicks8

Passes

85% (470/553)Passes83% (421/505)
46% (25/54)Long passes47% (27/58)
77% (101/132)Passes in final third77% (99/128)
6% (1/16)Crosses20% (2/10)
0.84Expected assists (xA)0.97
22Throw ins12

Defense

8Fouls7
100% (5/5)Tackles38% (5/13)
34Duels won45
14Clearances22
12Interceptions8
1Errors leading to shot0
0Errors leading to goal1

Goalkeeping

1Goalkeeper saves1
2.13xGOT faced1.68
-1.87Goals prevented0.68
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AI Prediction
verified Very High Confidence
13.21
X3.73
22.15

Recommended Bet

Home Win
Stake: High (8/10)
80
Opp. Value

Key Factors

Season: Home 2.60 PPG vs Away 2.20 PPG
Recent Form (weighted): Home 2.70 PPG vs Away 2.05 PPG
Goals (venue): Home 2.80 GPG vs Away 2.20 GPG
Defense (venue): Home 0.80 conc vs Away 1.00 conc

donut_small Win Probabilities

47%
23%
29%
Celtic
Draw
Stuttgart

Match Preview

Celtic is slated to take on Stuttgart in the Europa League at Celtic Park on February 19, 2026.

The match between these two sides is poised to be an intriguing encounter.

Celtic has shown consistency with 3 wins in their last 6 league matches and has managed to secure 2 victories in their 4 home matches in the league.

Meanwhile, Stuttgart has performed well in the Europa League this season, securing 5 wins out of 8 matches.

However, the German side has faced challenges on the road, with 3 losses in their 4 away matches in the competition.

In terms of goal-scoring prowess, Celtic has displayed an ability to find the back of the net consistently, scoring 2+ goals in 5 of their last 6 matches.

On the other hand, Stuttgart has been involved in games with over 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 3 matches.

With both teams showcasing strengths and weaknesses in different areas, the upcoming match promises to be a competitive affair.

Our algorithm predicts Stuttgart to emerge victorious with a scoreline of 1-3.

Celtic are carrying momentum, unbeaten in 10 matches across all competitions and having scored in each of their last 11 outings. Their 4-2 win over Utrecht secured progression and underlined an attacking upturn, with 15 goals scored in their last six games. Yet Europe has exposed fragility: they advanced through the league phase without a clean sheet and have won just one of their last 10 home knockout ties in major European competition.

Stuttgart’s trajectory is similarly strong domestically, winning five of their last six, including a 3-2 victory over Young Boys, though their continental away record remains uneven with three defeats from four trips. The Bundesliga side tend to grow into matches — eight of their last nine goals came after half-time — suggesting a tie that could swing late rather than early.

The clubs last met in 2002/03, when Celtic progressed 5-4 on aggregate en route to the UEFA Cup final. This first leg again looks finely balanced: Celtic bring set-piece threat and crowd intensity, Stuttgart bring patience and late-game efficiency.

Lineups

Lineup Predictions & Ratings

Celtic

Starting 11
-Kasper Schmeichel
GK6.39
-Kieran Tierney
DL6.64
-Auston Trusty
DC7.23
-Liam Scales
DC6.82
-Julián Araujo
DR
-Reo Hatate
MC6.34
-Callum McGregor
MC6.57
-Benjamin Nygren
MC6.79
-Daizen Maeda
FWL6.59
-Junior Adamu
FW
-Yang Hyun-Jun
FWR6.59

Stuttgart

Starting 11
-Alexander Nübel
GK6.59
-Ramon Hendriks
DC6.70
-Jeff Chabot
DC7.19
-Finn Jeltsch
DC6.74
-Maximilian Mittelstädt
DML7.22
-Atakan Karazor
MC6.36
-Angelo Stiller
MC6.74
-Josha Vagnoman
DMR6.26
-Jamie Leweling
AMC6.84
-Deniz Undav
AMC7.14
-Ermedin Demirovic
FW6.36
Ratings based on player performance in recent matches

compareTeam Comparison

Based on 8 matches
CelticvsStuttgart

radarTeam Profile

Celtic
Stuttgart
AttackDefensePossessionEfficiencyCreativityDiscipline
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52Attack80
shield
30Defense41
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59Possession71
gps_fixed
94Efficiency62
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65Creativity68
gavel
42Discipline40

sports_soccerGoals & Scoring

13Goals Scored15
15Goals Conceded9
0Clean Sheets2
28Big Chances27
16Big Chances Missed15
2Penalty Goals1

gps_fixedShooting

75Total Shots151
35Shots on Target52

swap_horizPassing & Possession

50.5%Avg Possession60.0%
3,815Total Passes4,151
83.9%Pass Accuracy86.2%

shieldDefending

128Tackles104
57Interceptions58
30Saves19
47.8%Duels Won49.8%

gavelDiscipline

97Fouls107
15Yellow Cards19
1Red Cards0
11Offsides9

analyticsOther

41Corners51
61Successful Dribbles58
1Errors Leading to Goal3
6.77Avg Rating6.90

Statistical Comparison

CelticMetricStuttgart
12
Goals
15
10
Assists
13
6.4
Average Ratings
6.6
27.6
Average Age
26
181.1
Average Height (cm)
187
0.8
Shots pg
1.3
43%
Aerial Duel Success
52%
0.6
Dribbles pg
0.6
1.3
Tackles pg
1

League Standings Context

For Celtic

PosTeamPWDLPts
20Panathinaikos833212
21Celtic832311
22Ludogorets831410

For Stuttgart

PosTeamPWDLPts
10Bologna843115
11Stuttgart850315
12Ferencvaros843115

Advanced Stats (Avg per match)

63.3/ 105.7
Dangerous Attacks
54.9/ 110.7
38.0%
Shots on Target
37.0%
13.8
Total Shots
16.0
64.0%
Possession
59.0%

Team Performance (Avg)

1.8
Goals Scored / Match
1.9
1.1
Goals Conceded / Match
1.2

Head-to-Head Summary

0
Celtic Wins
0%
0
Draws
0%
0
Stuttgart Wins
0%
Total H2H Matches: 0

Recent Form Stats

MarketCelticStuttgart
Over 1.5 Goals
81%34/42
69%29/42
Over 2.5 Goals
60%25/42
52%22/42
Both Teams to Score
52%22/42
40%17/42
* Based on last 42 matches

Past Matches

Last 6: Celtic

Sc1
Kilmarnock
2 - 3
Celtic
Sc1
Celtic
2 - 1
Livingston
FA
Celtic
1 - 1
Dundee
Sc1
Celtic
2 - 0
Falkirk FC
UEL
Celtic
4 - 2
Utrecht
Sc1
Hearts
2 - 2
Celtic

Home Games: Celtic

Sc1
Celtic
2 - 1
Livingston
FA
Celtic
1 - 1
Dundee
Sc1
Celtic
2 - 0
Falkirk FC
UEL
Celtic
4 - 2
Utrecht
Sc1
Celtic
4 - 0
Dundee United
Sc1
Celtic
1 - 3
Rangers

Last 6: Stuttgart

De1
Stuttgart
3 - 1
Köln
De1
St Pauli
2 - 1
Stuttgart
DFB
Holstein Kiel
0 - 3
Stuttgart
De1
Stuttgart
1 - 0
Freiburg
UEL
Stuttgart
3 - 2
Young Boys
De1
Borussia M'gladbach
0 - 3
Stuttgart

Away Games: Stuttgart

De1
St Pauli
2 - 1
Stuttgart
DFB
Holstein Kiel
0 - 3
Stuttgart
De1
Borussia M'gladbach
0 - 3
Stuttgart
UEL
Roma
2 - 0
Stuttgart
De1
Bayer Leverkusen
1 - 4
Stuttgart
De1
Werder Bremen
0 - 4
Stuttgart

history Recent Form

CelticCeltic
2.6 GPG
W
W
W
D
W
StuttgartStuttgart
2.2 GPG
W
L
W
W
D

Current Form Comparison

Form (Overall)
Celtic
2.60
Form (Overall)
Stuttgart
2.20

Celtic is +18% better in terms of Points Per Game

Kilmarnock
2 - 3
Celtic
Celtic
2 - 1
Livingston
Celtic
2 - 0
Falkirk
Hearts
2 - 2
Celtic
Falkirk
0 - 1
Celtic
Stuttgart
3 - 1
Köln
St. Pauli
2 - 1
Stuttgart
Stuttgart
1 - 0
Freiburg
Borussia M'gladbach
0 - 3
Stuttgart
Stuttgart
1 - 1
Union Berlin

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