ALUMINIJ VS CELJE - SLOVENIA: 1. SNL MATCH PREVIEW
SLOVENIA: 1. SNL MATCH DETAILS: ALUMINIJ VS CELJE
As Aluminij prepare to host Celje on February 22, 2026, with kick-off at 17:30, this SLOVENIA: 1. SNL fixture promises an intriguing contest.
ALUMINIJ PREVIEW IN SLOVENIA: 1. SNL
Aluminij, currently 7th in the standings with 28 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 22 points. They've earned 11 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.
CELJE PREVIEW IN SLOVENIA: 1. SNL
Celje, sitting 1st with 50 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 23 points from 11 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 16 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR ALUMINIJ VS CELJE
Recent meetings between Aluminij and Celje have favored Celje, with Celje claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2).
Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.
In their previous league match against Bravo, Aluminij recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Rozman, Schaubach, Zeljkovic, Maher, Koderman, Jagic, Svrznjak, Simonic, Feta, Koren, Susso. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.
Celje's last outing came against Mura, where they secured a 5-1 victory using a standard system.
Their starting XI featured Kolar, Avdyli, Bejger, Calusic, Nieto, Kucys, Kvesic, Pranjic, Seslar, Vidovic, Vodeb. The setup focused on maintaining balance across the pitch.
Looking ahead, Aluminij are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Aluminij and Celje are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR ALUMINIJ VS CELJE
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Aluminij's fixtures have averaged 3.7 goals per game, with 9 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Celje's games average 3.6 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.
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