In-form Celtic are among the top picks predicted to win the Europa Conference League this season - according to analytic gurus Five Thirty Eight.
Ange Postecoglou 's side will find out who they will face in the knockout playoff round on December 13, as they look to book their place in the last 16 in the first season of UEFA's third tournament.
Celtic are among a clutch of sides who are being given at least a 20 per cent chance of reaching the semi finals - alongside the likes of AZ Alkmaar, Marseille and Union Berlin.
Postecoglou has spoken at length at his desire of making inroads in Europe but is acutely aware of the work that needs to completed at a side without a knockout win in 18 years.
But a busy January transfer window is expected, with Japanese stars Reo Hatate and Daizen Maeda among those expected to arrive.
However, there is reason for optimism for Celtic and that is boosted by the likes of Tottenham appearing to be teetering on the brink of a group stage exit.
They face group leaders Rennes on Thursday but will be without a host of key men after Covid ripped through their camp and Vitesse Arnhem are determined to land second spot in Group G.
And that offers hope to raft of sides who would love to punch their ticket for Albania, where the inaugural Final will be held on May 25, 2022.
Five Thirty Eight's 10 most likely teams to make the Final
Rennes
Feyenoord
Roma
Real Sociedad
Napoli
AZ Alkmaar
Tottenham
Marseille
Celtic
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