FULL SQUADS AND PREDICTED XIS
BenficaRotates
60% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
CelticMixed
65% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
- Tight turnaround. Celtic have an SPFL game just 3 days after this one, so squad rotation is likely.
Who's likely to win
Benfica
45%
Draw
45%
Celtic
10%
The match model's tip: Combo Winner : Benfica and +1.5 goals.
Match oddsBenfica 1.25 · Celtic 10.00
Benfica
1.25
Draw
5.80
Celtic
10.00
Early crowd picks
Crowd predicted XIs
3 predictionsBenfica
Early XI · 4-2-3-1Soares
Bah
Araújo
Lenglet
Dahl
Barreiro
Palhinha
Prestianni
Schjelderup
Circati
Pavlidis
Celtic
Early XI · 3-5-2Sinisalo
!
Carter-Vickers
Donovan
Trusty
McGregor
Oxlade-Chamberlain
Baur
CM
Sørensen
Durán
Høgh
Benfica
Early XI · 4-2-3-1Soares
Bah
Araújo
Lenglet
Dahl
Barreiro
Palhinha
Prestianni
Schjelderup
Circati
Pavlidis
Celtic
Early XI · 3-5-2Sinisalo
!
Carter-Vickers
Donovan
Trusty
McGregor
Oxlade-Chamberlain
Baur
CM
Sørensen
Durán
Høgh
Ring = the Oracle's confidence in each pick.Nailed onProbableToss-upPunt
Fan percentages take over once 20 people have predicted.
Crowd check
Excluded
Barrenechea was picked by 0% at CAM, but is ruled out. Circati takes the slot on 0%.
Barrenechea was picked by 0% at CAM, but is ruled out. Circati takes the slot on 0%.
Team news
Confirmed lineups for the UEL land after kickoff, not before. Until the teams are in, this is our predicted XI.
Team news
- MIDBarrenecheaInjuryOut
- FWDKamińskiMuscle InjuryDoubtful
- MIDHyun-JunHamstring InjuryOut
- FWDMheukaOff the rosterOut
- MIDvan den BergOff the rosterOut
- MIDOsmandAnkle InjuryOut
- DEFJohnstonLeg InjuryOut
- DEFCarter-VickersHealth problemsDoubtful
Reported availability, not a confirmed team sheet. Only an official lineup confirms who starts.
HEAD TO HEAD · ALL COMPETITIONS
Benfica vs Celtic record
1
Benfica wins
1
Draws
0
Celtic wins
2 meetings on record
LAST MEETINGS
- 20 Nov 2012Benfica 2–1 CelticUEFA Champions League
- 19 Sept 2012Celtic 0–0 BenficaUEFA Champions League
Fan predictions
3 lineupsBenfica
2 predictionsCeltic
1 predictionAbout this match
Benfica vs Celtic lineups
Updated
Predicted lineups and team news for Benfica vs Celtic in the UEFA Europa League on 15 Oct 2026. Build your Starting 11 before kickoff and see how the crowd expects both teams to line up. Confirmed XIs are added the moment they are announced, usually about an hour before the 8pm BST kickoff.
Benfica predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Soares; Bah, Araújo, Lenglet, Dahl; Barreiro, Palhinha; Prestianni, Schjelderup, Circati; Pavlidis.
- What is the predicted lineup for Benfica vs Celtic?
- Benfica predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Soares; Bah, Araújo, Lenglet, Dahl; Barreiro, Palhinha; Prestianni, Schjelderup, Circati; Pavlidis. Our predicted XIs for Benfica and Celtic are based on recent team news, form and fan predictions. Pick your own Starting 11 and compare it with the crowd.
- When are the confirmed lineups for Benfica vs Celtic announced?
- Official starting lineups are usually confirmed about an hour before kickoff. This page updates with both teams' confirmed XIs as soon as they are released.
- What time does Benfica vs Celtic kick off?
- Benfica vs Celtic kicks off at 8pm BST on 15 Oct 2026.