Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Celtic FC vs SS Lazio, Champions League 2023-24 GROUP STAGE

1 – 2
Full Time
Wed 4 Oct 2023 · 19:00 UTC Celtic Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Kyogo Furuhashi 12' 1–0
1–1 29' Matias Vecino
1–2 90+5' Pedro

Overview

Head-to-Head

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Oct SS Lazio H 1–2 L
30 Sep Motherwell FC A 2–1 W
23 Sep Livingston FC A 3–0 W
19 Sep Feyenoord Rotterdam A 0–2 L
16 Sep Dundee FC H 3–0 W
03 Sep Rangers FC A 1–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Oct Celtic FC A 2–1 W
30 Sep AC Milan A 0–2 L
27 Sep Torino FC H 2–0 W
23 Sep AC Monza H 1–1 D
19 Sep Club Atlético de Madrid H 1–1 D
16 Sep Juventus FC A 1–3 L

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. SS Lazio kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' Joe Hart is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for SS Lazio so far.
  • 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 12' Magnificent from Kyogo Furuhashi! That is 123 goals in 451 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 17' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 22' SS Lazio fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 27' Scotland international Callum McGregor has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
  • 29' The Uruguay midfielder Matias Vecino breaks the deadlock on 29 minutes. 1-1!
  • 34' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 39' The 33-year-old Adam Marusic has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 44' Felipe Anderson is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Celtic FC tonight.
  • 45' A moment of madness from Nathaniel Phillips on 45 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Celtic FC will be frustrated.
  • 50' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 50 minutes.
  • 55' Matt O'Riley has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 60' It’s high time Brendan Rodgers made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 61' The referee shows SS Lazio player a Yellow card on 61.
  • 62' Celtic FC ring the changes. Hyun-jun Yang has done his job and it is now time for Luis Palma to step up.
  • 67' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 68' Gustav Isaksen is replacing Felipe Anderson for the SS Lazio side.
  • 72' The supporters are chanting for Valentin Castellanos. He replaces Ciro Immobile on 72 minute.
  • 74' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Valentin Castellanos.
  • 79' It is a cagey affair so far. Celtic FC in their 4-3-3 trying to find a way past SS Lazio's compact 4-3-3.
  • 81' Luis Palma adds to his 0 season tally! Celtic FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 82' Celtic FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 84' It is a substitution in SS Lazio team. Mattia Zaccagni is replaced by Pedro on 84 minute.
  • 86' The crowd applauds Kyogo Furuhashi as he leaves the pitch. Hyun-Gyu Oh steps in for Celtic FC.
  • 90' Matias Vecino has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
  • Another three points for SS Lazio.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.54 Celtic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17 SS Lazio xG
I would bet for: Celtic FC or SS Lazio 73%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Celtic FC45% Draw27% SS Lazio28%
Actual: SS Lazio win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Celtic FC or Draw
72%
Draw or SS Lazio
55%
Celtic FC or SS Lazio
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Celtic FC32% Draw47% SS Lazio21%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
8.9%
0 – 0
8.6%
2 – 0
7.7%
0 – 1
6.8%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.6%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Celtic FC

Handicap Celtic FC covers Push SS Lazio covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 14% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 21% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 72% — 28%
+1 72% 16% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
SS Lazio keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.