Celtic vs Utrecht: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Celtic prepare to host Utrecht on January 29, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00 under referee Al-Emara, this EUROPE: Europa League, League Stage fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Celtic, currently 21st in the standings with 11 points from 8 games, trail the leaders by 10 points. They've earned 6 points from 4 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Utrecht, sitting 34th with 1 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 4 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Celtic and Utrecht have favored Celtic, with Celtic claiming victory in their most recent clash (4-2). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Utrecht, Celtic recorded a 4-2 victory while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Schmeichel, Tierney, Scales, Trusty , Donovan, Engels, McGregor, Nygren, Tounekti, Maeda, Hyun-Jun. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Utrecht's last outing came against Celtic, where they secured a 2-4 defeat using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Barkas, Murkin, Viergever, van der Hoorn, Vesterlund, De Wit, Engwanda, Zechiel, Blake, Rodriguez, Cathline. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Looking ahead, Celtic are expected to maintain their 4-3-3 structure, Utrecht are likely to mirror that shape. Both sides are expected to adopt similar structural approaches, placing emphasis on midfield balance and wide progression.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Celtic's fixtures have averaged 3.5 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Utrecht's games average 2.8 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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