Celtic 2-1 Sturm Graz
Full-time analysis
5 sections09:59Celtic beat Sturm Graz 2-1 in the UEFA Europa League league phase matchday 3 on 23 October 2025.
Result and story of the match
It was 0-1 at half-time. Celtic came from behind in the second half to win. Sturm Graz scored first, in the 15th minute.
Goals and key moments
Goals: 15' T. Horvat, assisted by F. Rozga → 0-1; 61' L. Scales, assisted by C. Donovan → 1-1; 64' B. Nygren, assisted by A. Engels → 2-1.
Tochi Chukwuani (Sturm Graz) was sent off in the 70th minute; yellow cards: Celtic 1, Sturm Graz 1.
Statistical comparison
Expected goals (xG) Celtic 4.02, Sturm Graz 0.46; shots 20-8 (7-1 on target); possession 66%-34%; corners 9-2; pass accuracy 86%-71%.
Chance quality backed up the result: an xG gap of 3.56.
Goals by half: 0-1 in the first, 2-0 in the second.
Standout players
L. Scales was Celtic's highest-rated player at 8.9 in 90 minutes: 1 goal, 1 shot on target, 1 key pass, won 9 of 13 duels.
E. Aiwu was Sturm Graz's highest-rated player at 8.2 in 90 minutes: 2 tackles, won 5 of 6 duels.
How the model did
There was no model estimate locked before kick-off for this match, so it is not part of the track record.
Celtic 2–1 Sturm GrazChance quality backed up the result: an xG gap of 3.56.
Statistical model estimate; for information and entertainment only.
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Match summary
Celtic beat Sturm Graz 2-1 in the UEFA Europa League league phase matchday 3 on 23 October 2025. Goals: T. Horvat 15', L. Scales 61', B. Nygren 64'. Match stats: possession Celtic 66%, Sturm Graz 34%; shots on target 7-1; expected goals (xG) 4.02-0.46.
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