Celtic vs Sturm Graz Bet Builder, Tips, Predictions & Latest Odds
Kai Watson 
Celtic fans have been at war with their board for a long time now and recent results on the pitch certainly won’t be helping their mood.
This could potentially be the worst time to end up back at Celtic Park after a disastrous performance on Sunday.
Celtic looked toothless in attack, which isn’t something you’ve been able to say about them in recent years, and didn’t deserve anything from the game. Their performance up top is a far cry from what their fans have been used to and they have already played in three domestic matches in which they have failed to score.
Their best winger in Kuhn was sold and wasn’t replaced till the last minute, although Tounekti looks like a solid pick-up. Idah was sold and had to be replaced by free agent Kelechi Iheanacho. It was also later revealed that Daizen Maeda had wanted away in the summer and was told he could move but Celtic couldn’t find a replacement and rejected a late bid for the Japan international.
All the transfer turmoil has led to poor performances on the park and I don’t think it will be long before the frustration starts to turn on the manager.
Check out our Celtic vs Sturm Graz betting tips below to get fully prepared before kick-off.
Celtic vs Sturm Graz Tips
Here are our three top football tips ahead of Thursday's Europa League clash at Celtic Park.
Tip 1: Celtic to win & both teams to score
Celtic have massively underperformed in attack this season but I feel like the players will turn up for the fans this time round. I wasn’t overly impressed with Sturm Graz definitively against Rangers and I think that any half decent side should get at them and fancy their chances of getting a victory.
That being said, they were impressive going forward at times and I really liked what Otar Kiteishvili brought to the team as their main creator. I think that both sides will feel they can get the victory but the home advantage will be massive for Celtic and they owe their fans a performance.
Tip 2: Otar Kiteishvili to score or assist
As previously mentioned, I was impressed by the Georgian international when Rangers visited Graz. On the night he showed intelligent movement, picked up excellent pockets of space and was very positive on the ball.
He scored through a set-piece routine which took advantage of Rangers' awful defensive line and he probably should have had an assist as well. In the Austrian Bundesliga so far, the 29-year-old has scored six goals in seven matches and also had an assist.
If Celtic don’t try and stop him picking up those pockets of space, they could be in for a long night.
Tip 3: Callum McGregor to be shown a card & Benjamin Nygren to have 1+ shots on target
I think this will be a tough night in the middle of the pitch for the Celtic captain who has looked a shadow of his former self. He’ll have to deal with the attacking threat of Tomi Horvat and Otar Kiteishvili who both get about the pitch looking for areas to exploit the opposition. It clearly looks like he’s lost some athleticism and I think he’ll struggle with the aforementioned movement on a high pressure night.
Nygren has already scored four goals in eight Scottish Premiership matches and is averaging 3.39 shots P90 with 1.45 shots on target P90. I think the home side will have plenty of the ball and if they’re lack of cutting edge continues I can see players like Nygren taking shots from range.
Technically he’s very good and, as the stats show, not shot shy at all so if Celtic get the ball forward he’ll be there, ready to take aim.
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Where to Watch Celtic vs Sturm Graz
The Celtic vs Sturm Graz clash will be broadcast live in the UK as part of the Europa League coverage on TNT Sports.
TV Channel
In the UK, this fixture will be broadcast on TNT Sports 2 and via TNT Sports Ultimate.
Live Stream Information
You can stream the match live on Discovery+ (which includes TNT Sports coverage) or watch via Amazon Prime Video if you're subscribed to the TNT Sports channel package.
Celtic v Sturm Graz Match Information
Kick-Off Time
The match will kick off at 8:00pm.
Fixture Date
The fixture is scheduled to take place on Thursday, 23 October 2025.
Stadium
The game will be played at Celtic Park in Glasgow, the home stadium of Celtic.
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