Celtic vs Besiktas: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

Celtic host Besiktas at Celtic Park on Thursday 5 November 2026, kick-off 20:00 UTC, in the Europa League (round 4). Celtic have had 18 days of rest since playing Hearts (SPFL Premiership); Besiktas have had 17 after facing Trabzonspor and travel about 17,894 km. Celtic are without 3 players (Cameron Carter-Vickers, Yang Hyun-Jun, Alistair Johnston); Besiktas are missing 2 (Milot Rashica, Orkun Kökcü).