Celtic vs AS Roma Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26

This will be the first-ever meeting between these clubs.

Celtic FC are now set to go head-to-head against AS Roma for their round 6 league phase contest of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League. Celtic Park will witness this entertaining game between these sides.

The Scottish Premiership side are going to be at home, and this can be counted as one of their advantages. Although they faced a defeat in their last league game, they have been in decent form lately. The Celtic FC have won two of their five games in the European competition this season.

AS Roma have come up with two poor performances in their last two games. They have been looking good since the start of the season, but a couple of lacklustre shows can create issues for them.

The Giallorossi will now be looking to make a comeback. They have secured three wins in their five UEFA Europa League games this season.

Kick-off:

• Location: Glasgow, Scotland
• Stadium: Celtic Park
• Date: Friday, December 12
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, Dec 11; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Celtic: W-W-W-W-L

Roma: W-W-W-L-L

Players to Watch

Benjamin Nygren (Celtic FC)

Benjamin Nygren has found the net twice in five UEL games this season and will now be looking to add more to his tally. While being useful in the final third, he can also play an important role in regulating the midfield for Celtic FC. Nygren will be keen to help his side take on the Italian side.

Matias Soule (AS Roma)

The 22-year-old will be keen to step up his game so that he can get his side back to winning ways. He has been one of the main men in the attacking front for AS Roma despite only scoring a single goal in five Europa League matches this season. Matias Soule can cause serious issues for the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• AS Roma have lost both of their last two matches.
• Celtic FC have won four of their last five games.
• Neither of these clubs have faced the other in the past.

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— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) December 7, 2025

Celtic vs Roma: Betting Tips and Odds

• AS Roma to win @6/5 bet365
• Evan Ferguson to score @43/20 BetMGM
• Goals under 3.5 @4/11 bet365

Injury and Team News

Celtic FC will miss out on the services of Alistair Johnston, Callum Osmand, Cameron Carter-Vickers and Jota. They are injured. Marcelo Saracchi is likely to sit out due to fitness problems.

Edoardo Bove will not be in action for AS Roma. He is not match fit. Artem Dobvyk is not yet confirmed to be part of the squad.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Celtic won: 0

Roma won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Celtic predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Schmeichel (GK); Trusty, Scales, Tierney; Hyun-Jun, McGregor, Engels, Tounekti; Nygren, Hatate; Maeda

AS Roma predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Svilar (GK); Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Celik, Cristante, Kone, Tsimikas; Soulè, Pellegrini; Ferguson

Match Prediction

This is going to be an important game for both sides. They both are looking to bounce back to winning ways. AS Roma are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Celtic FC in their upcoming UEFA Europa League clash.

Prediction: Celtic 1-2 Roma

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports

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