Celje and AEK Athens go head to head in the Conference League last 16, first leg in what promises to be a tight game. As AEK are a more experienced sie than Celje, we predict a 1-0 away win. The Slovenians have no fresh injury concerns and have been strong at home, winning 75% of their home matches with an impressive 2.75 goals scored per game. Despite this attacking threat, their defense is shaky, conceding 1 goal per home match and keeping just 25% clean sheets, meaning matches often see goals at both ends. Celje’s recent form shows 3 wins in their last 5 games, giving them momentum going into this fixture.
AEK Athens, meanwhile, head into the first leg with a full squad available under Marko Nikolic. The Greek side are defensively solid, conceding just 0.5 goals per match overall and keeping clean sheets in 60% of their games, making them tough to break down. The Yellow-Blacks have averaged 1.8 points per game on the road and have scored 1.6 goals per away match, showing a balanced approach with solid defensive backing.
AEK strong defence and experience give them an edge in the first leg. Therefore, we are tempted to bet on Away Win, with additional value on AEK to Win to Nil and under 2.5 goals.
This Europa Conference League match will be played on Thursday 12 March 2026 at 20:00.
What is our Celje vs AEK Athens prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Celje 0 - 1 AEK Athens
Celje vs AEK Athens Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 0-1 @ 850 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ 125 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -225 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ 115 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 333 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Barnabas Varga @ 110 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Barnabas Varga @ 400 Odds
- Asian Handicap: AEK Athens 0 @ -191 Odds
- European Handicap: AEK Athens +1 @ -300 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -300 Odds
- Draw No Bet: AEK Athens to Win @ -200 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: AEK Athens to Win/AEK Athens to Win @ 225 Odds
- Clean Sheet: AEK Athens - Yes @ 225 Odds
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View OfferCelje Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwll | 1.40 |
| Home | dwww | 2.50 |
| Away | dlwll | 0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 75% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.70 | 3.75 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 1.90 | 2.75 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 1.00 | 2.33 |
| BTTS | 70% | 75% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.62 | 2.16 | 1.27 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.48 | 1.27 | 1.62 |
AEK Athens Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdwdw | 1.90 |
| Home | lwdww | 2.00 |
| Away | dwwdd | 1.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.30 | 2.40 | 2.20 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Conceded | 0.50 | 0.40 | 0.60 |
| BTTS | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.67 | 1.84 | 1.50 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.07 | 1.17 | 0.96 |
Celje vs AEK Athens Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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