Benfica host Celtic in UEFA Europa League on Friday 16 October at 03:00 SGT (UTC+8), at Lisbon. Benfica go into the game 7th in the table on 3 points from 1 game, while Celtic are 28th with 0.
Benfica have 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 12 and conceding 4. Their latest result was a 2-0 win at home to Vitoria Guimaraes. Celtic have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 11 and conceding 11. Their latest result was a 3-1 defeat at home to Ferencvaros.
In the last 6 meetings between the sides, Benfica have won 3, Celtic have won 2 and 1 has been drawn. The most recent, on 20 Nov 2012, finished Benfica 2-1 Celtic.
Our data feed gives Benfica a 72.7% chance of winning, Celtic 11% and the draw 16.2%. The Asian handicap has Benfica at -1.75, with the goals line at 3.25. Lines can move before kick-off.
Picks for this match close shortly before kick-off in the Tipster Cup.