VfB Stuttgart vs Celtic Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our VfB Stuttgart vs Celtic Prediction: 4-2

VfB Stuttgart vs Celtic in the UEFA Europa League is scheduled for an 17:45 GMT kick-off on Thursday February 26, 2026. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 4-2 for the match between VfB Stuttgart and Celtic.

This VfB Stuttgart vs Celtic prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.

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Recent Form Insights

VfB Stuttgart's Last Match – Heidenheim vs VfB Stuttgart

VfB Stuttgart will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 3-3 Germany Bundesliga I draw with Heidenheim on February 22. In that match, VfB Stuttgart had 66% possession and 11 attempts at goal, with 8 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Heidenheim	34%	11 (6)	2.03	28
VfB Stuttgart	66%	11 (8)	2.31	62

Celtic's Last Match – Celtic vs Hibernian

Celtic will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 Scotland Premiership loss to Hibernian on February 22. In that match, Celtic saw 61% of the ball and 3 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Celtic	61%	0 (3)	1.85	65
Hibernian	39%	0 (4)	0.63	23

VfB Stuttgart vs Celtic Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

VfB Stuttgart are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Celtic average 2.1 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

VfB Stuttgart to win: @1.363

Draw: @5.5

Celtic to win: @6.5

Lineups

VfB Stuttgart (4-2-3-1) : Alexander Nubel, Josha Vagnoman, Finn Jeltsch, Luca Jaquez, Maximilian Mittelstadt, Atakan Karazor, Chema Andres, Badredine Bouanani, Tiago Tomas, Jamie Leweling, Deniz Undav

Celtic (4-3-3) : Viljami Sinisalo, Colby Donovan, Auston Trusty, Dane Murray, Marcelo Saracchi, Yang Hyun-jun, Callum McGregor, Reo Hatate, Daizen Maeda, Junior Adamu, Luke McCowan

VfB Stuttgart Fixtures

Celtic Fixtures