Our NK Celje vs Shelbourne Prediction: 2-0
NK Celje vs Shelbourne in the UEFA Conference League is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday December 18, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 2-0 for the match between NK Celje and Shelbourne.
This NK Celje vs Shelbourne 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
NK Celje's Last Match – HNK Rijeka vs NK Celje
NK Celje will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-3 UEFA Conference League loss to HNK Rijeka on December 11. In that match, NK Celje had 50% possession and 8 attempts at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 HNK Rijeka | 50% | 14 (6) | 1.9 | 51 |
 NK Celje | 50% | 8 (1) | 1.64 | 29 |
Shelbourne's Last Match – Shelbourne vs Crystal Palace
Shelbourne will be looking to bounce back after a 0-3 UEFA Conference League defeat against Crystal Palace on December 11. In that match, Shelbourne saw 39% of the ball and created 5 goal attempts, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shelbourne | 39% | 5 (1) | 0.39 | 29 |
 Crystal Palace | 61% | 19 (10) | 3.96 | 63 |
NK Celje vs Shelbourne Stats
Key Stats
| NK Celje | Shelbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.52 | Attacking Strength | 0 |
| 1.28 | Defence Strength | 0.61 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
NK Celje are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Shelbourne average 0.9 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
NK Celje 16-10
Shelbourne 9-11
Lineups
NK Celje (4-3-3) : Zan-Luk Leban, Juanjo Nieto, Damjan Vuklisevic, Darko Hrka, Lukasz Bejger, Mario Kvesic, Milot Avdyli, Ivica Vidovic, Danijel Sturm, Nikita Iosifov, Franko Kovacevic
Shelbourne (4-1-2-1-2) : Wessel Speel, Mark Coyle, Patrick Barrett, Kameron Ledwidge, Sean Gannon, Harry Wood, Jack Henry-Francis, Daniel Kelly, Kerr McInroy, Sean Boyd, Ademipo Odubeko