Koper vs Celje: match statistics
Koper displays impressive home form with a 77% home win rate and only an 8% loss rate, making them one of the strongest hosts in the league. The team has scored an average of 2.38 goals per game in home fixtures while conceding only 1.08 goals, resulting in a positive goal difference of +17. Celje, despite leading the table, shows weaker form over their last five matches (3 defeats) and has a noticeably lower away win rate (54%) compared to Koper's home efficiency. Although Celje commands higher average ball possession (63%) and better shot conversion (19%), their declining form and the fact that they concede an average of 1.46 goals on the road speak in favor of the hosts. Considering all factors, Koper's home-field advantage and Celje's dip in form point to a favorable result for the home side, though a draw remains a viable option given the quality of both teams.
Koper vs Celje: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Koper played against Celje in PrvaLiga (Slovenia). The game was played on March 15, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Koper has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Celje has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Koper scores 2.12 goals per game and allows 1.48. Celje scores 2.46 and allows 1.04. Games in this league average 3.18 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 76% of Koper's games and 58% of Celje's. The Over 2.5 rates are 72% and 75%, compared with league averages of 62% for BTTS and 66% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Celje has the higher season xG average, 1.86 to 1.76 per game. Koper takes 13.8 shots per game, while Celje takes 14.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Koper leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 1.16 goals per game after halftime. Celje leads at halftime in 54% and scores 1.46 after halftime.
When the teams score
Koper's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). For Celje, it is minutes 76-90+ (16 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
PrvaLiga games average 3.18 goals. Both teams score in 62% of games, and 66% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 2 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 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
Koper displays impressive home form with a 77% home win rate and only an 8% loss rate, making them one of the strongest hosts in the league. The team has scored an average of 2.38 goals per game in home fixtures while conceding only 1.08 goals, resulting in a positive goal difference of +17. Celje, despite leading the table, shows weaker form over their last five matches (3 defeats) and has a noticeably lower away win rate (54%) compared to Koper's home efficiency. Although Celje commands higher average ball possession (63%) and better shot conversion (19%), their declining form and the fact that they concede an average of 1.46 goals on the road speak in favor of the hosts. Considering all factors, Koper's home-field advantage and Celje's dip in form point to a favorable result for the home side, though a draw remains a viable option given the quality of both teams.
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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
| Koper | Celje | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.43 | 0.43 |
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.
Koper is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Koper · 1.2 pts / game - Celje
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 16% better for: goals scored per game.
2.12 goals / game - Koper · 2.46 goals / game - Celje
Celje is 42% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.48 goals / game - Koper · 1.04 goals / game - Celje
Koper scores in 92% of games (23 of 25 meczów), while Celje keeps a clean sheet in 38% (9 of 24 meczów).
Celje scores in 88% of games (21 of 24 meczów), while Koper keeps a clean sheet in 16% (4 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 - Koper
Over / Under - Celje
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 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.52 pts / game - Koper · 1.79 pts / game - Celje
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Koper - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Celje - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 54% of games and wins 63%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (16 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +12 - 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
Koper
Celje
* 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
| Koper | Liga | Celje | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.60 | 3.18 | ▲ 3.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 76% | 62% | ▼ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 72% | 66% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 21% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 84% | 86% | ▲ 92% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 80% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
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 Koper's perspective: 0 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses against Celje. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Koper vs Celje?
The PrvaLiga match finished Koper 0:1 Celje. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Koper and Celje?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Koper won 0, Celje won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Koper vs Celje?
Koper score 2.12 goals per game on average and Celje 2.46. The PrvaLiga average is 3.18 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 76% of Koper's matches and 58% of Celje's.
What form are Koper and Celje in?
Over the last 5 games Koper have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Celje 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Koper vs Celje?
The statistical background for Koper vs Celje — 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.