Our HNK Rijeka vs NK Celje Prediction: 1-0
HNK Rijeka vs NK Celje in the UEFA Conference League is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday December 11, 2025. With both defenses expected to hold firm, a 1-0 win for HNK Rijeka seems the most probable outcome against NK Celje.
This HNK Rijeka vs NK Celje prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
HNK Rijeka's Last Match – HNK Rijeka vs Vukovar 91
HNK Rijeka will want to continue their winning form after a 3-1 Croatia HNL victory over Vukovar 91, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, HNK Rijeka had 55% possession and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 HNK Rijeka | 55% | 0 (6) | 0.08 | 87 |
 Vukovar 91 | 45% | 0 (1) | - | 37 |
NK Celje's Last Match – NK Celje vs NK Primorje Ajdovscina
NK Celje will hope to extend their good run following a 4-1 Slovenia Prva Liga win against NK Primorje Ajdovscina on December 7. In that match, NK Celje saw 60% of the ball and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 NK Celje | 60% | 0 (7) | - | 81 |
 NK Primorje Ajdovscina | 40% | 0 (3) | - | 51 |
HNK Rijeka vs NK Celje Stats
Key Stats
| HNK Rijeka | NK Celje | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.61 | Attacking Strength | 1.46 |
| 0 | Defence Strength | 1.22 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
HNK Rijeka are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while NK Celje average 1.7 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.