FULL SQUADS AND PREDICTED XIS
BenficaMixed
76% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
- Named the same eleven 2 matches running.
CelticMixed
69% 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.
Benfica
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Celtic
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Benfica
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Celtic
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Team news
Confirmed lineups for the UEL land after kickoff, not before. Until the teams are in, this is our predicted XI.
Injuries & suspensions
Full list →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
About 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.
- What is the predicted lineup for Benfica vs Celtic?
- 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.