Auchinleck Talbot vs Celtic | Prediction | Scottish Cup | 18/01

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18 Jan 2026 12:30

Auchinleck Talbot and Celtic face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Scottish Cup season. The game takes place at on Sunday, 18/01/2026, at 17:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Auchinleck Talbot vs Celtic, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Auchinleck Talbot vs Celtic

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analyzed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

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Market: No BTTS 2nd Half · @ 1.17

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Last updated: 18-01-2026

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Our prediction is: Celtic win or draw

Even though Celtic will be the away side in this matchup, we do not expect them to go down in defeat. We recommend betting on Celtic to win or draw in the Double Chance market, where a win or a draw will win the bet.

Celtic does have its share of flaws, but Auchinleck Talbot has also looked quite vulnerable of late, and not even being at home might be enough for them to avoid dropping points to Celtic.

Our prediction is: Both teams don't score

It's hard to overlook the part that defence will play in this match. The capable defending of both sides will be tough for opposing offences, which is why it could be a low-scoring affair.

That overwhelming defence is also a great reason to go 'no' on the Both teams to score market.

Auchinleck Talbot preview

Auchinleck Talbot comes into the match having played 4 games in the Scottish Cup so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 4 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses.

Auchinleck Talbot's attack has scored 13 goals during this period. Out of this total, 13 goals were scored in the Scottish Cup, averaging 3.25 goals per match. The season's average stands at 3.25.

The offense system of Auchinleck Talbot is led by Kyle McAvoy as the top scorer of the season. The scottish midfielder has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Kyle McAvoy, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 0.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 2 goals conceded in 4 matches, resulting in an average of 0.5.

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Celtic preview

On the other hand, Celtic comes into the match having played 0 games in the Scottish Cup so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 16 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses.

Celtic's attack has scored 46 goals during this period. Out of this total, 0 goals were scored in the Scottish Cup, averaging 0 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.53.

The offense system of Celtic is led by Benjamin Nygren as the top scorer of the season. The swedish forward has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Daizen Maeda, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 32 goals conceded in 30 matches, resulting in an average of 1.07.

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