Overview
- The game kicks off at 20:00 BST on Thursday, October 22 at Celtic Park and is live on TNT Sports 3 in the UK and on Paramount+ in the US.
- Celtic and Celta Vigo arrive on zero group points after losing their opening two Europa League fixtures, so a win would be an early boost to qualification hopes.
- Celtic's defence is weakened by absences for Cameron Carter‑Vickers and Hyunjun Yang and a doubtful Alistair Johnston, which adds selection pressure and leaves the back line inexperienced.
- Many home seats are expected to be empty because of a continuing supporter boycott over club ownership, reducing Celtic's usual home advantage and increasing pressure on the team.
- Celta travel in improved domestic form, unbeaten in recent La Liga matches, and bookmakers and tipsters generally make them favourites, a result that would deepen the group implications and finances tied to European progress.