Our NK Maribor vs NK Celje Prediction: 1-1
NK Maribor vs NK Celje in the Slovenia Prva Liga is scheduled for an 19:15 GMT kick-off on Sunday July 20, 2025. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This NK Maribor 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
NK Maribor's Last Match – NK Maribor vs CSKA 1948 Sofia
NK Maribor will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 Europe Friendlies draw against CSKA 1948 Sofia on July 12. In that match, NK Maribor saw 44% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NK Maribor | 44% | 0 (2) | - | 40 |
CSKA 1948 Sofia | 56% | 0 (11) | - | 48 |
NK Celje's Last Match – NK Celje vs Sabah
NK Celje should win to turn things around after settling for a 3-3 UEFA Europa League Qualifying draw against Sabah on July 17. In that match, NK Celje controlled 60% of possession and managed 14 shots on goal, with 11 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NK Celje | 60% | 14 (11) | - | 109 |
Sabah | 40% | 9 (5) | - | 66 |
NK Maribor vs NK Celje Stats
Key Stats
| NK Maribor | NK Celje | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.53 | Attacking Strength | 1.53 |
| 0.72 | Defence Strength | 0.47 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 2.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
NK Maribor are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while NK Celje average 2.7 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
NK Maribor 17-8
NK Celje 27-14
What are the odds for this match?
NK Maribor to win: @2.2
Draw: @3.4
NK Celje to win: @2.9
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.8
Lineups
NK Maribor: Azbe Jug, Ziga Repas, Pijus Sirvys, Mohamed Bamba, Cedomir Bumbic, Bradley M'Bondo, Jan Repas, Nejc Viher, Gregor Sikosek, Orphe Mbina, Omar Rekik
NK Celje: Zan Karnicnik, Danijel Sturm, Juanjo Nieto, Andrej Kotnik, Florjan Jevsenak, Mark Zabukovnik, Anomnachi Chinasa Chidi, Mario Kvesic, Darko Hrka, Simon Sluga, Lukasz Bejger