Our prediction for this Europa Conference League match:
Celje
Match Time & Date:
21 August 2025
19:00
Prediction: 2-2
Ostrava
Expect an electrifying atmosphere at Stadion Z’dezele when Celje and Ostrava take on each other in the Conference League playoffs, first leg. Celje have been involved in some high-scoring games of late and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play against Ostrava. Experienced forward Matej Poplatnik is widely expected to return to the starting XI after scoring as a substitute in a 3-2 win over Aluminij at the weekend.
The Czechs, on the other hand, did well to upset Austria Vienna in the third qualifying round. As Ostrava looked sharp up front in the thrilling 4-3 win over Austria, we believe that there is a big value in betting on both teams to score. Filip Kubala remains on the sidelines, but the 25-year-old forward should be the only absentee in the away team. The two teams meet for the first time in European competitions.
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