Celje vs NK Primorje: match statistics
As the league leaders with an impressive 73% win rate at home and a +21 goal difference in home matches, Celje demonstrate a decisive advantage over NK Primorje. The hosts score an average of 2.45 goals per home match while conceding only 0.55, confirming their offensive efficiency and defensive solidity. NK Primorje occupies 9th place with a catastrophic away record – 0% wins, 83% losses, and a -21 goal difference, conceding an average of 2.33 goals per away match. The visitors' form is alarming, as evidenced by a series of defeats in recent away matches and the fact that in half of their away games they fail to score at all. xG statistics also favor Celje (2.12 vs 1.37), indicating a significant qualitative superiority for the hosts. Considering all these factors, a Celje victory is highly likely.
Celje vs NK Primorje: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Celje played against NK Primorje in PrvaLiga (Slovenia). The game was played on March 22, 2026. Final score: 5:1.
Recent form
Celje has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. NK Primorje has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Celje scores 2.40 goals per game and allows 1.00. NK Primorje scores 1.08 and allows 1.96. Games in this league average 3.13 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Celje's games and 56% of NK Primorje's. The Over 2.5 rates are 72% and 60%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 64% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Celje has the higher season xG average, 1.81 to 1.49 per game. Celje takes 14.5 shots per game, while NK Primorje takes 10.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Celje leads at halftime in 56% of its games and scores 1.40 goals per game after halftime. NK Primorje leads at halftime in 24% and scores 0.64 after halftime.
When the teams score
Celje's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (16 goals). For NK Primorje, it is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
PrvaLiga games average 3.13 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 64% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
As the league leaders with an impressive 73% win rate at home and a +21 goal difference in home matches, Celje demonstrate a decisive advantage over NK Primorje. The hosts score an average of 2.45 goals per home match while conceding only 0.55, confirming their offensive efficiency and defensive solidity. NK Primorje occupies 9th place with a catastrophic away record – 0% wins, 83% losses, and a -21 goal difference, conceding an average of 2.33 goals per away match. The visitors' form is alarming, as evidenced by a series of defeats in recent away matches and the fact that in half of their away games they fail to score at all. xG statistics also favor Celje (2.12 vs 1.37), indicating a significant qualitative superiority for the hosts. Considering all these factors, a Celje victory is highly likely.
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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 | NK Primorje | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.43 | 0.27 |
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 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Celje · 0.6 pts / game - NK Primorje
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 122% better for: goals scored per game.
2.4 goals / game - Celje · 1.08 goals / game - NK Primorje
Celje is 96% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Celje · 1.96 goals / game - NK Primorje
Celje scores in 88% of games (22 of 25 meczów), while NK Primorje keeps a clean sheet in 12% (3 of 25 meczów).
NK Primorje scores in 64% of games (16 of 25 meczów), while Celje keeps a clean sheet in 40% (10 of 25 meczów).
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 - NK Primorje
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 100% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.84 pts / game - Celje · 0.92 pts / game - NK Primorje
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Celje - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 56% of games and wins 64%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
NK Primorje - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 24%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -3 |
* 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 (16 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +12 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
NK Primorje
* 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 | NK Primorje | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.40 | 3.13 | • 3.04 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 56% | 61% | ▼ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 72% | 64% | ▼ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 22% | ▼ 12% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 92% | 86% | ▼ 84% |
| Goal after half-time | • 80% | 80% | ▲ 84% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Celje's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against NK Primorje. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Celje vs NK Primorje?
The PrvaLiga match finished Celje 5:1 NK Primorje. 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 NK Primorje?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Celje won 2, NK Primorje won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Celje vs NK Primorje?
Celje score 2.40 goals per game on average and NK Primorje 1.08. The PrvaLiga average is 3.13 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Celje's matches and 56% of NK Primorje's.
What form are Celje and NK Primorje in?
Over the last 5 games Celje have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and NK Primorje 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Celje vs NK Primorje?
The statistical background for Celje vs NK Primorje — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.