Feyenoord vs Celtic Predictions

• Over 2.5 goals has landed in seven of Feyenoord’s last eight games.
• Celtic have scored in three of their four UEL assignments.
• Celtic are yet to win away in Europe this season.

Must-win clash at De Kuip

Feyenoord host Celtic in round five of the league phase of the Europa League on Thursday in a meeting between two sides who are in danger of falling at the first hurdle.

Celtic are one point adrift of the play-off spots, but with tough games against Roma and Bologna to come in their final three games they need to get something in the Netherlands to realistically remain in contention.

Feyenoord are a point worse off and probably have an easier run-in but defeat at this stage to a direct rival could prove costly.

Both of these teams come into the game in mixed form so focusing on the goals markets looks the best angle for our main bet, and backing these teams to combine for at least three goals looks the best starting point even at a fairly short price.

Feyenoord’s games have been generally high-scoring and there have been at least three goals scored in seven of their last eight fixtures across all competitions. Celtic’s European games are averaging just over 2.5 goals per-game and they look capable of contributing to the total in Rotterdam, as in this competition they have only failed to score against a Braga side who have kept three clean sheets in the league phase.

With home advantage, Feyenoord are the more likely winners despite coming into the game on a three-game losing streak. Robin van Persie’s side have seven wins in 10 games at home across all competitions and Celtic are yet to win away in Europe this season. A Bhoys goal is expected but Feyenoord can outgun them and a 3-1 home win is the pick, as Feyenoord have scored 13 goals across their last five games at De Kuip.