Celje vs Koper: match statistics
Celje vs Koper: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Celje played against Koper in PrvaLiga (Slovenia). The game was played on September 6, 2026. Venue: Stadion Z'dežele. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Celje has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Koper has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Celje scores 1.67 goals per game and allows 1.33. Koper scores 1.00 and allows 0.71. Games in this league average 2.53 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Celje's games and 29% of Koper's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 14%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 42% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Celje has the higher season xG average, 1.67 to 1.44 per game. Celje takes 13.0 shots per game, while Koper takes 11.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Celje leads at halftime in 17% of its games and scores 1.17 goals per game after halftime. Koper leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.86 after halftime.
When the teams score
Celje's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). For Koper, it is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
PrvaLiga games average 2.53 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 42% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 2 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Koper sit 2nd, while Celje are fifth, and the visitors have averaged 1.6 points per game over their last five matches compared to 1.4 for the hosts. Koper’s strongest argument is their away defensive record: they concede just 0.6 goals per game, keep a clean sheet in 60% of their appearances, and have an xG against of 1.20. At home, Celje dominate possession (61% versus 56%) and create more chances, registering 11.67 shots per game and an xG of 1.47, yet as many as 67% of their home matches have ended in draws. The hosts are still unbeaten on home soil, but Koper have won 60% of their away matches, meaning home advantage is balanced by the visitors’ superior organization. Both teams show moderate attacking efficiency, scoring 1.33 and 1.00 goals per game respectively in these conditions, which most strongly supports a draw scenario.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The stronger signal points toward BTTS - No, primarily due to Koper’s extremely tight defense, as they concede just 0.6 goals per match on average and keep a clean sheet in 60% of their games. Koper recorded BTTS in only 20% of their matches this season and in just 20% of their last five appearances, scoring only 0.6 goals per game during that period. Celje does create more chances, with an average xG of 1.95 and 16 shots per match compared with Koper’s 1.23 xG and 9.8 shots, but their conversion rate is only 6%. The hosts conceded in 1.6 of their last five matches, giving Koper a chance to score; however, the visitors themselves average only 2.4 shots on target and may once again fail to find the net. The difference between Celje’s seasonal BTTS rate of 50% and Koper’s 20%, with the league average at 52%, supports a scenario in which at least one team fails to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Koper presents a clearly conservative profile: they concede just 0.6 goals per match this season, keep a clean sheet in 60% of their games, and have not played a single match with more than 2.5 goals. The visitors have scored only 0.6 goals per match in their last five outings, while their games have averaged 1.2 goals, limiting the potential for an open, high-scoring game. Celje create plenty of chances, with an average xG of 1.95 and 16 shots per match, but actually score only 1.0 goal, with a shot conversion rate of 6%. Although 60% of the hosts' matches finished Over 2.5 goals in their last five league rounds, Koper's defensive solidity and the visitors' low attacking output point primarily towards Under 3.5.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
A draw at half-time is the most logical starting point, as Celje were level at the break in 80% of their last five matches, compared with 60% for Koper. Koper failed to score before half-time in any of those matches, averaging just 0.4 goals in the first halves of their games, which limits the likelihood of the visitors taking the lead. After the interval, the advantage should shift towards Celje: the hosts average 1.95 xG and 16 shots per match, compared with Koper’s 1.23 xG and 9.8 shots. Celje have scored an average of 1.6 goals across their last five matches, while Koper have managed only 0.6, despite the visitors conceding just 0.6 goals per match over the season. The HT/FT scenario of a draw at half-time followed by a home win at the final whistle best combines Koper’s cautious start with Celje’s clearly greater attacking potential.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Celje | Koper | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 25% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.35 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Celje is 25% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Celje · 1.6 pts / game - Koper
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Celje is 67% better for: goals scored per game.
1.67 goals / game - Celje · 1 goals / game - Koper
Koper is 87% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.33 goals / game - Celje · 0.71 goals / game - Koper
Celje scores in 100% of games (6 of 6 games), while Koper keeps a clean sheet in 57% (4 of 7 games).
Koper scores in 71% of games (5 of 7 games), while Celje keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Celje
Over / Under - Koper
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Celje is 16% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Celje · 0.86 pts / game - Koper
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Celje - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Koper - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Celje
Koper
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (PrvaLiga).
Teams vs league
| Celje | Liga | Koper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.00 | 2.53 | ▼ 1.71 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 50% | ▼ 29% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 42% | ▼ 14% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 30% | ▲ 57% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 71% | ▼ 57% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 82% | ▲ 86% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Celje's perspective: 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss against Koper. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 75% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Celje vs Koper?
The PrvaLiga match finished Celje 0:1 Koper. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Celje and Koper?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Celje won 1, Koper won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Celje vs Koper?
Celje score 1.67 goals per game on average and Koper 1.00. The PrvaLiga average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 42% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Celje's matches and 29% of Koper's.
What form are Celje and Koper in?
Over the last 5 games Celje have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Koper 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Celje vs Koper?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Celje vs Koper: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.