Bologna vs Celtic Predictions

• 11 of Bologna’s last 14 matches have seen both teams score, with the Italian side conceding in all 14
• Celtic have won all three games since Martin O’Neill returned, but he led them to a 3-1 defeat at Midtjylland in November
• The Bhoys have generated 7.5 Expected Goals across their last four Europa League matches
• Bologna have conceded in five of their six League Phase games

Celtic could fall short in key clash

Celtic’s visit to Bologna on Thursday could be vital for their hopes of making the Europa League knockout rounds. The Scottish champions hold the final place in the top 24 ahead of a difficult visit to Italy.

Martin O’Neill’s return has brought three wins on the bounce for the Bhoys, but the only defeat in his first caretaker spell this season was a 3-1 loss at Midtjylland.

The visitors are potentially catching Bologna at the right time. The Coppa Italia winners are 12th in the Europa League standings after a 2-1 win over Celta Vigo in their last European assignment. However, Bologna have won only one of their nine games since.

The Italian side are without a clean sheet in their last 14 matches, and they’ve conceded in all but one of their European games this term.

Celtic look improved under O’Neill, and their return of 7.5 xG across their last four European games suggests they will show some attacking intent at the Dall’Ara. However, they should struggle to deal with the quality of the hosts.