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As Stuttgart prepares to host Celtic, the German team looks to replicate their previous 4-1 win seen in Glasgow. Stuttgart's strong offensive form could lead to another high-scoring win with over 2.5 goals anticipated. Despite Celtic's recent loss, both sides have been involved in high-scoring games recently, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter. Stuttgart is poised for a triumph, maintaining their Champions League qualification path, while Celtic faces significant challenges in their Europa League campaign.

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  • Stuttgart expected to secure another high-scoring victory.
  • Celtic faces challenging prospects after previous defeats.
  • Both teams likely to score, with over 2.5 goals projected.
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Bilal El Khannouss of VfB Stuttgart (Getty Images)

Stuttgart vs Celtic Preview

Stuttgart are backed to ease through with another high-scoring victory. I'm backing the hosts to win with at least three goals scored, with both teams also expected to get on the scoresheet.

  • Stuttgart won 6 of their last 8 matches 
  • Stuttgart have seen over 2.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches
  • Celtic lost their last 2 matches
  • Celtic have seen BTTS & over 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 matches

Stuttgart vs Celtic Head to Head Stats

Stuttgart and Celtic will meet for the second time this week. The Germans eased to a 4-1 win in last week's first-ever encounter in Glasgow. 

Stuttgart Form

Stuttgart return to Europa League action on Thursday after a surprise 3-3 draw at Heidenheim last weekend. Deniz Undav's 17th goal of the season rescued a point for Sebastian Hoeness's side, with the German international coming off the bench to equalise in the 88th minute.

In a controversial contest featuring numerous chances and VAR drama, both sides generated an xG of over 2.0. Strong in the final third, VfB have now scored three or more goals in six of their last eight matches.

Hoeness's men have been in largely excellent form in 2026, with eight wins and only two defeats recorded from 12 games played this year. Stuttgart remain on course to qualify for the Champions League, with Die Roten currently fourth in the Bundesliga. 

While enjoying a fine run of results, clean sheets remain relatively rare. VfB conceded at least one goal in nine of 12 fixtures contested this year. Seven of those 12 games finished with BTTS and over 2.5 goals scored.

Celtic Form

Celtic arrive in Germany with their hopes of Europa League progression all but over after last week's punishing 4-1 defeat at Parkhead. Despite generating a higher xG 2.09 to 1.88, the Scots' defensive vulnerabilities were punished by the in-form Bundesliga visitors.

Martin O'Neill's side were unable to bounce back domestically, with a 2-1 home defeat against Hibernian on Saturday a serious blow to their Premiership title hopes. The Hoops now trail leaders Hearts by six points, albeit with the benefit of a game in hand.

High-scoring outcomes have been a recurring theme for the Scottish champions this year. An average of 3.45 goals per game were scored in 13 matches played since the start of January.

Usually a reliable choice to get on the scoresheet, O'Neill's Bhoys scored at least one goal in 17 of 18 previous fixtures. The Hoops averaged over two goals per game in those matches. 

Verdict

Another high-scoring home win seems inevitable on Thursday. I'm backing Stuttgart to win with over 2.5 goals scored, while I also fancy Celtic to bring up the BTTS/over 2.5 goal double. 

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