The UEFA Europa League 2025-26 reaches its seventh day of the league phase with an unprecedented duel of high strategic importance. This Thursday, January 22, 2026, Bologna FC hosts the historic Glasgow Celtic at the Renato Dall”Ara Stadium. While the Italians seek to consolidate themselves in the direct qualification zone (13th place, 11 points), the Scots arrive in a critical situation (24th place, 7 points), needing to add to avoid being eliminated.
If you are looking for the best football predictions, here you have the detailed analysis for this match.
Bologna: Fortaleza Italiana en Casa
The team led by Vincenzo Italiano occupies 13th position with 11 points. Their record of 3 wins, 2 draws and only 1 loss reflects a very difficult block to beat. Despite an irregular streak in the Serie A (where they recently drew 1-1 with Como and beat Hellas Verona 3-2), on the continental level Bologna is transformed.
They have scored 9 goals and conceded only 5 in the tournament, demonstrating a defensive balance superior to that of their current rival.
Celtic Glasgow: Under the Command of the Experienced Martin O’Neill
The Glasgow team is going through a period of technical instability. After several changes on the bench, the legendary Martin O”Neill returned to the club in January 2026 to try to right the ship. Currently In 24th place, Celtic are on the brink of the elimination places.
They have just suffered a tough 0-3 defeat against Roma the previous day. However, their recent 1-0 win against Falkirk in the league iscocesa has given them a mental break. Their main weapon will be to take advantage of speed in transitions to surprise a Bologna team that usually advances lines.
Where to watch and possible formations for this Europa League match
You can watch Bologna – Celtic live on Movistar Plus+ Deportes in Spain from 9:00 p.m. In Latin America it can be seen through Disney+ from 3:00 PM Colombian time.
Possible Bologna training: Federico Ravaglia; Emil Holm, Torbjörn Heggem, Nicolò Casale, Juan Miranda; Nikola Moro, Tommaso Pobega, Jens Odgaard; Riccardo Orsolini, Benjamín Domínguez, Santiago Castro.
Possible Celtic formation: Kasper Schmeichel; Anthony Ralston, Auston Trusty, Liam Scales, Kieran Tierney; Arne Engels, Callum McGregor; Benjamin Nygren, Yang Hyun-Jun, Daizen Maeda, Sebastian Tounekti.
A duel of pure locality, a victory for Bologna
This is the first official confrontation between both clubs, which adds a factor of tactical uncertainty. Bologna is favorite by system and home; Renato Dall’Ara is a fortress where Italiano has known how to manage European rhythms. However, the “O”Neill effect” at Celtic could inject renewed aggressiveness. My perspective is a hard-fought local victory, probably a 2-1, where the Italian tactical hierarchy ends up weighing more than the Scottish momentum.
