Stuttgart vs Celtic Match Overview – 26.02.2026

Stuttgart will look to finish the job when they host Celtic at the MHP Arena in a second round of the Europa League playoff phase. Die Roten have a healthy three goals advantage after a 4-1 win in the first leg in Glasgow. Stay with our preview in these Accurate soccer predictions for weekend games.

 

The Germans made a marvellous performance at the Celtic Parc on Thursday as they enjoyed a stunning 4-1 win. Bilal El Khannouss scored a brace for the visiting team while Leweling and Tomas put the ball in the net as well. The manager Sebastian Hoeness had all reasons to feel proud of his players.

 

Celtic are surely not happy with the way they performed in front of their own fans in the first leg. The Hoops need a miracle in Stuttgart if they want to reach the competition’s 1/8-finals.

 

Stuttgart News & Analysis

 

Sebastian Hoeness’s main task before the second match is to tell his players not to underestimate Celtic in the second leg. Surely Die Roten are now very close to qualifying, but job is not done yet.

 

Hoeness could make a rotation or two for the second leg – the result is allowing him to do so. Players like Fuhrich, Jaquez and Tomas could be in line to start.

 

The Moroccan international Bilal El Khannouss is a great signing for Stuttgart this season. Playing for Die Roten as a loanee from Leicester City, Bilal is making huge impression in the Bundesliga, but in Europe, too.

 

Celtic News & Analysis

 

Celtic’s manager Martin O’Neill admitted that his team was not on the same level as Stuttgart in the first leg. The Hoops are usually strong at home, but conceding four goals was just not acceptable.

 

O’Neill could make a change or two for the next game in Germany – after all, most of his players disappointed him in the first leg. Don’t be surprised to see players like Iheanacho, Yang Hyun-Jun or Hatate find a place in the line-up.

 

Benjamin Nygren was Celtic’s only player who got a positive rating against Stuttgart. The 24-years old Sweden midfielder needs the help of his teammates, though.

 

Stuttgart vs Celtic Betting Predictions

 

Stuttgart do not need much in order to eliminate Celtic from Europa League – they already did most of the job. But the job is not finished yet.

  • Over 3.5 Goals;
  • Stuttgart Over 2.5 Goals;

 

Head-to-Head Matches

 

This is going to be a 4th match between Stuttgart and Celtic in history so far. The Germans have enjoyed two wins, Celtic – one. No draws yet.

 

Betting Verdict

 

We expected a more competitive tie between Stuttgart and Celtic, but the Germans already did most of their work in the first match. Now let’s see if the Hoops can make a stand here at the MHP Arena. Thank you for being with us and our Accurate soccer predictions for weekend games.