OLIMPIJA VS CELJE - SLOVENIA: 1. SNL MATCH PREVIEW
SLOVENIA: 1. SNL MATCH DETAILS: OLIMPIJA VS CELJE
As Olimpija prepare to host Celje on February 8, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 under referee Tozan, this SLOVENIA: 1. SNL fixture promises an intriguing contest.
OLIMPIJA PREVIEW IN SLOVENIA: 1. SNL
Olimpija, currently 4th in the standings with 31 points from 20 games, trail the leaders by 16 points. They've earned 16 points from 10 home 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 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
CELJE PREVIEW IN SLOVENIA: 1. SNL
Celje, sitting 1st with 47 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 23 points from 10 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 13 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR OLIMPIJA VS CELJE
Recent meetings between Olimpija and Celje have favored Celje, with Olimpija claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0).
Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.
In their previous league match against Aluminij, Olimpija recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Their starting XI featured Vidovsek, Ananou, Blanco, Celhaka, Gorenc, Lourenco, Marin, Motika, Muhamedbegovic, Ofori, Ristic. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.
Celje's last outing came against Radomlje, where they secured a 3-1 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Leban, Bejger, Hrka, Iosifov, Jevsenak, Kucys, Kvesic, Pranjic, Seslar, Tutyskinas, Vuklisevic. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.
Looking ahead, Olimpija are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Olimpija 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 OLIMPIJA VS CELJE
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Olimpija's fixtures have averaged 2.2 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Celje's games average 2.6 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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