Feyenoord vs Celtic Prediction - UEFA Europa League

Match context

At 00:45 on November 28, 2025, Feyenoord will face Celtic at the De Kuip stadium in the UEFA Europa League. This is a clash between two teams with inconsistent form in European competitions and both heavily affected by squad problems, promising an unpredictable match.

Form and ranking

Both Feyenoord and Celtic have not had a good run of form recently in the league. The home team, Feyenoord, has only won 1 and lost 3 of their last 4 matches. They scored 3 goals but conceded 6. Meanwhile, Celtic's record is slightly better with 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 4 matches. The away team scored 4 goals and conceded 7.

In terms of overall league standings, Celtic are currently in 27th place with 4 points, while Feyenoord are in 29th place with 3 points.

History of confrontations

The recent head-to-head record between the two teams is quite balanced. In their two encounters in 2023, each team made good use of their home advantage to secure a victory:

• December 14, 2023: Celtic 2 - 1 Feyenoord
• September 20, 2023: Feyenoord 2 - 0 Celtic

Force situation

Both teams are facing lengthy injury lists, significantly impacting their lineup selections.

Feyenoord

The home team is facing a squad crisis with a number of players unavailable.

• Definitely absent:T. Beelen (broken leg), Hwang In-Beom (injury), M. Jeng (leg injury), J. Moder (back injury), G. Trauner (Achilles tendon injury), S. Zand (knee injury).
• Availability is uncertain:J. Bos (muscle injury), C. Larin (injury), G. Read (muscle injury), J. Slory (injury).

Celtic

The visiting team also did not have their strongest squad for the trip to the Netherlands.

• Definitely absent:H. Inamura, C. Osmand, J. Simpson-Pusey, S. Yamada (not registered to compete), A. Johnston (hamstring injury), Jota (knee injury).
• Availability is uncertain:C. Carter-Vickers (Achilles tendon injury).

Analysis and predictions

Despite facing numerous squad difficulties, Feyenoord is still considered the favorite thanks to their home advantage at De Kuip. Experts predict a 45% chance of either a win or a draw for the home team, while Celtic's chances of winning are only 10%.

Given the current form of both teams, the match is predicted to be low-scoring. A draw or a minimal victory for Feyenoord is the most likely scenario.

Team lineup updated at 00:08 on November 28, 2025

Official lineup

Feyenoord

Diagram: 4-3-3

CoachRobin van Persie

Starting lineup:

• 22. Timon Wellenreuther (G)
• 30. Jordan Lotomba (D)
• 21. Anel Ahmedhodžić (D)
• 4. Tsuyoshi Watanabe (D)
• 5. Gijs Smal (D)
• 40. Luciano Valente (M)
• 14. Sem Steijn (M)
• 28. Oussama Targhalline (M)
• 23. Anis Hadj Moussa (F)
• 9. Ayase Ueda (F)
• 16. Leo Sauer (F)

Substitutes:

• 1. Justin Bijlow
• 39. Liam Bossin
• 2. Bart Nieuwkoop
• 43. Jan Plug
• 8. Quinten Timber
• 27. Gaoussou Diarra
• 32. Aymen Sliti
• 46. ​​Ayoub Ouarghi
• 47. Thijs Kraaijeveld
• 11. Gonçalo Borges
• 17. Casper Tengstedt
• 49. Shaqueel van Persie

Celtic

Diagram: 4-4-2

CoachBrendan Rodgers

Starting lineup:

• 1. Kasper Schmeichel (G)
• 51. Colby Donovan (D)
• 6. Auston Trusty (D)
• 5. Liam Scales (D)
• 63. Kieran Tierney (D)
• 27. Arne Engels (M)
• 41. Reo Hatate (M)
• 42. Callum McGregor (M)
• 14. Luke McCowan (M)
• 13. Yang Hyun-Jun (F)
• 38. Daizen Maeda (F)

Substitutes:

• 12. Viljami Sinisalo
• 31. Ross Doohan
• 47. Dane Murray
• 56. Anthony Ralston
• 61. Samuel Isiguzo
• 59. Finlay Hale
• 10. Michel Ange Balikwisha
• 23. Sebastian Tounekti
• 28. Paulo Bernardo
• 8. Benjamin Nygren
• 24. Johnny Kenny
• 17. Kelechi Iheanacho