Celje vs Olimpija Ljubljana: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 8 August the 1. SNL brings Celje against Olimpija Ljubljana. Kick-off: 19:15 WAT. In the table, Celje are 3rd, among the top four, on 23 points after 14 matches; Olimpija Ljubljana are 4th (among the top four) with 23. They are level on points, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Celje, last 5: LDDDD Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Ararat-Armenia, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Olimpija Ljubljana, last 5: WLLLD Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Aluminij, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.3 goals a game.
Head to head
When they last met (15 Apr 2026) it ended Celje 2–0 Olimpija Ljubljana.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Celje 1.4 xG, Olimpija Ljubljana 1.0 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 51%, GG 60%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Celje 47%, draw 25%, Olimpija Ljubljana 28%.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.48.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (70%, odds 1.50 – longer than our fair 1.43, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Celje 1–0 Olimpija Ljubljana. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Celje47%fair 2.14 · @2.00
Draw25%fair 3.95 · @3.60
Olimpija Ljubljana28%fair 3.57 · @3.20
2.40Expected goals
1.42Celje xG
0.98Olimpija Ljubljana xG
60%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–013%
1–113%
2–09%
0–09%
2–19%
0–19%
From our goals model: Celje 1.4 – 1.0 Olimpija Ljubljana expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Celje vs Olimpija Ljubljana?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Celje vs Olimpija Ljubljana?
On our numbers Celje have a 47% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Olimpija Ljubljana 28%.
How many goals will there be in Celje vs Olimpija Ljubljana?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Celje vs Olimpija Ljubljana?
Our predicted score is Celje 1–0 Olimpija Ljubljana, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Celje vs Olimpija Ljubljana?
Celje vs Olimpija Ljubljana (1. SNL) kicks off on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 19:15 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
