Bet on Auchinleck Talbot vs Celtic FC on Football

Bookmakers heavily favor Celtic FC to win this Scottish Cup tie, with early moneyline odds around 1.05 for Celtic and 21.00+ for Auchinleck Talbot based on recent cup pricing ranges for similar mismatches. Celtic are reigning Premiership contenders with a significantly stronger squad, while Auchinleck Talbot play in the West of Scotland Football League, creating a clear gap in quality that is reflected in the odds on DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between Auchinleck Talbot and Celtic FC in the Scottish Cup is scheduled to start at 5:30 PM on 18 January 2026 local time in Scotland, which is 5:30 PM GMT. Fans following from Central Europe can expect kick-off at 6:30 PM CET.

Auchinleck Talbot will host Celtic FC at Beechwood Park in Auchinleck, East Ayrshire, Scotland, a traditional non-league ground known for its tight pitch and close-to-the-action terracing. The stadium’s capacity is roughly 3,000–4,000 spectators when temporary facilities are included for big Scottish Cup ties, creating an intense cup atmosphere despite its modest size compared with Celtic Park.

Given Celtic’s superior squad depth, fitness levels, and recent Premiership form, they are expected to win comfortably, with handicap markets likely setting Celtic at -2.5 or -3.5 goals at odds close to 1.80–2.10. Value for bettors may lie in Celtic to win to nil or in over 3.5 team goals, as cup ties like this often see the top-tier side dominate both possession and shot count.

Celtic FC and Auchinleck Talbot have had very limited head-to-head history, with no regular league meetings due to their separation by several tiers in the Scottish pyramid. Previous Scottish Cup encounters between similar non-league opposition and Celtic have usually ended in heavy wins for Celtic, suggesting that any direct or indirect head-to-head comparison strongly favors the Glasgow side.