Celtic vs Roma prediction, H2H and probable lineups - December 11, 2025
One of the key clashes of Matchday 6 in the Europa League group stage takes place on Thursday at Celtic Park in Glasgow, as Scottish side Celtic host Italian giants Roma. I'm backing a bet on goals in this encounter, taking into account the current form of both teams.
Match preview
Celtic have reignited their hopes of reaching the Europa League playoffs after a stunning 3-1 away victory over Feyenoord. That triumphant match marked the end of the interim coach's spell, after which Wilfried Nancy took charge. However, in his debut, the Scots suffered a league defeat to Hearts.
The managerial change, tight schedule, and an important League Cup final looming at the weekend are forcing the hosts to carefully manage their resources. While their home ground is a formidable fortress, Celtic have astonishingly gone 19 consecutive European home matches without a single draw—every game ends in either victory or defeat.
Roma, meanwhile, picked up their first home win of the European campaign in November against Midtjylland, moving up to 15th place in the table. The Giallorossi are locked in a fierce battle for a top-eight finish, which would secure a direct ticket to the round of 16.
Despite hitting a minor slump in Serie A with back-to-back defeats under their new coach, Roma remain among the front-runners. Their European pedigree and more structured style of play make the Italians favorites heading to Glasgow.
Probable lineups
- Celtic: Schmeichel; Trusty, Scales, Tierney; Yang, McGregor, Engels, Tunechti; Nygren, Hatate; Maeda
- Roma: Svilar; Gilardi, Mancini, N'Dicka; Celik, Kone, El Ainaoui, Tsimikas; Sule, Pellegrini; Dybala
Match facts and head-to-head
- Celtic have lost 14 of their last 16 matches against Italian opposition.
- Roma recently beat Rangers in Glasgow and could become the first team in 12 years to defeat both Old Firm clubs away from home in the same season.
- Celtic have gone 19 consecutive Europa League home games without a single draw.
Prediction
Managerial instability and a punishing schedule are creating real challenges for the hosts. Roma offer more experience, a balanced lineup, and strong tournament motivation. We expect both teams to find the net in an entertaining affair.
