FC Red Bull Salzburg vs Celtic FC, Europe 2018-19 GROUP STAGE
Overview
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FC Red Bull Salzburg vs Celtic FC — Europe .
- FC Red Bull Salzburg 8 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- Celtic FC 8 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mykola Balakin
- Referee Oleksandr Derdo
- Referee Semen Shlonchak
- Referee Serhiy Boiko
- Referee Volodymyr Volodin
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olympique Lyonnais | 8 | 21 |
| 2 | Aston Villa FC | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | FC Midtjylland | 8 | 19 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Porto | 8 | 17 |
| 6 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 8 | 17 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 8 | 17 |
| 8 | AS Roma | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | KRC Genk | 8 | 16 |
| 10 | Bologna FC 1909 | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | VfB Stuttgart | 8 | 15 |
| 12 | Ferencvárosi TC | 8 | 15 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 8 | 14 |
| 14 | FC Viktoria Plzeň | 8 | 14 |
| 15 | FK Crvena Zvezda | 8 | 14 |
| 16 | RC Celta de Vigo | 8 | 13 |
| 17 | PAOK Thessaloniki FC | 8 | 12 |
| 18 | Lille OSC | 8 | 12 |
| 19 | Fenerbahçe SK | 8 | 12 |
| 20 | Panathinaikos AO | 8 | 12 |
| 21 | Celtic FC | 8 | 11 |
| 22 | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | GNK Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 10 |
| 24 | SK Brann | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | BSC Young Boys | 8 | 9 |
| 26 | SK Sturm Graz | 8 | 7 |
| 27 | FCSB Bukarest | 8 | 7 |
| 28 | Go Ahead Eagles | 8 | 7 |
| 29 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 8 | 6 |
| 30 | FC Basel 1893 | 8 | 6 |
| 31 | FC Red Bull Salzburg | 8 | 6 |
| 32 | Rangers FC | 8 | 4 |
| 33 | OGC Nice | 8 | 3 |
| 34 | FC Utrecht | 8 | 1 |
| 35 | Malmo FF | 8 | 1 |
| 36 | Maccabi Tel Aviv FC | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Oct | Celtic FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Sep | RB Leipzig | A | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Aug | FK Crvena Zvezda | H | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Aug | FK Crvena Zvezda | A | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Aug | KF Shkendija 79 | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Aug | KF Shkendija 79 | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Oct | FC Red Bull Salzburg | A | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Sep | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Sep | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Sep | Rosenborg BK | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Sep | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Sep | Rangers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Red Bull Salzburg | Celtic FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #31 | Position | #21 |
| 6 | Points | 11 |
| 8 | Played | 8 |
| 2 / 0 / 6 | W / D / L | 3 / 2 / 3 |
| 10 | Scored | 13 |
| 15 | Conceded | 15 |
| -5 | GD | -2 |
| 0.75 | PPG | 1.38 |
| 25% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
FC Red Bull Salzburg this season
FC Red Bull Salzburg this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season
Celtic FC this season
FC Red Bull Salzburg are 31st (6 pts). Celtic FC are 21st (11 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Red Bull Salzburg
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/2
61-75
–/1
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Celtic FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Red Bull Salzburg
| Haris Tabakovic | 1 G |
Celtic FC
| Camilo Duran | 3 G |
| Mika Baur | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. FC Red Bull Salzburg is hosting Celtic FC for another epic battle.
- 2' Odsonne Edouard is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- 7' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 12' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Red Bull Salzburg must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 17' Celtic FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 22' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 22 minutes.
- 27' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Red Bull Salzburg in their trying to find a way past Celtic FC's compact .
- 32' 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.
- 37' Scott Sinclair has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 13 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 39' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Callum McGregor.
- 44' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 45' It’s a booking for Celtic FC player. Jack Hendry gets a Yellow card.
- 50' Takumi Minamino is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Celtic FC tonight.
- 51' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Munas Dabbur on 51 minutes.
- 56' Munas Dabbur makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and FC Red Bull Salzburg are in front.
- 57' A meaty challenge results in booking for Youssouf Mulumbu on 57.
- 60' Scott Sinclair is ready to make an impact after coming on for Leigh Griffiths at the 60 minute mark.
- 61' Magnificent from Takumi Minamino! That is 35 goals in 225 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 66' FC Red Bull Salzburg is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 71' FC Red Bull Salzburg manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Zlatko Junuzovic is hanging Takumi Minamino on the field on 71 minute.
- 73' Against the run of play, Munas Dabbur has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 73' The referee shows Celtic FC player a Red card on 73.
- 78' The Celtic FC bench stirs into life. Youssouf Mulumbu is withdrawn and Ryan Christie gets his opportunity.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Lewis Morgan. He replaces Odsonne Edouard on 82 minute.
- 85' Another substitution for FC Red Bull Salzburg to replace Munas Dabbur by Reinhold Yabo on 85 minute.
- 90' Alexander Walke, a Germany , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — FC Red Bull Salzburg 3-1 Celtic FC.
Lineups
FC Red Bull Salzburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 17
- 33
-
9
Munas Dabbur ↓ Reinhold Yabo 85'
- 8
- 13
- 34
- 4
- 22
- 15
- 42
Bench
-
16
Zlatko Junuzovic ↑ 71'
- 11
-
7
Reinhold Yabo ↑ 85'
- 1
-
21
Fredrik Gulbrandsen ↑ 78'
- 55
- 3
Coach
Marco Rose
Celtic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 20
- 1
- 9
- 49
- 63
- 42
- 21
- 4
-
22
Odsonne Edouard ↓ Lewis Morgan 82'
- 27
Bench
- 12
-
11
Scott Sinclair ↑ 60'
- 5
- 3
- 29
-
17
Ryan Christie ↑ 78'
-
16
Lewis Morgan ↑ 82'
Coach
Brendan Rodgers
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Munas Dabbur | 3 |
| Munas Dabbur | 2 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 1 |
| Takumi Minamino | 1 |
| Jules Ntcham | 1 |
| Fredrik Gulbrandsen | 1 |
| Odsonne Edouard | 1 |
| Takumi Minamino | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Red Bull Salzburg Form
2018-10-04
FC Red Bull Salzburg
3–1
Celtic FC
W
2018-09-20
RB Leipzig
2–3
FC Red Bull Salzburg
W
2018-08-29
FC Red Bull Salzburg
2–2
FK Crvena Zvezda
D
2018-08-21
FK Crvena Zvezda
0–0
FC Red Bull Salzburg
D
2018-08-14
KF Shkendija 79
0–1
FC Red Bull Salzburg
W
2018-08-08
FC Red Bull Salzburg
3–0
KF Shkendija 79
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.35
FC Red Bull Salzburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.59
Celtic FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 74% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Red Bull Salzburg win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.94
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 3.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 4.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
Double Chance
FC Red Bull Salzburg or Draw
76%
Draw or Celtic FC
45%
FC Red Bull Salzburg or Celtic FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Celtic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 1
8.1%
2 – 2
6.5%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
5.7%
2 – 0
5.5%
3 – 2
5.1%
1 – 0
4.2%
3 – 0
4.2%
4 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
3.5%
0 – 0
3.1%
Asian Handicap — FC Red Bull Salzburg
| Handicap | FC Red Bull Salzburg covers | Push | Celtic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 16% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 20% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 13% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 7% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
FC Red Bull Salzburg keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

