Maribor vs Celje: match statistics
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Maribor vs Celje: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Maribor plays Celje in PrvaLiga (Slovenia). The game is scheduled for October 18, 2026. Venue: Ljudski vrt.
Recent form
Maribor has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Celje has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Maribor scores 1.91 goals per game and allows 0.82. Celje scores 1.20 and allows 1.10. Games in this league average 2.65 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 64% of Maribor's games and 50% of Celje's. The Over 2.5 rates are 55% and 40%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Maribor has the higher season xG average, 1.72 to 1.60 per game. Maribor takes 13.3 shots per game, while Celje takes 12.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Maribor leads at halftime in 55% of its games and scores 1.09 goals per game after halftime. Celje leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.70 after halftime.
When the teams score
Maribor's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Celje, it is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
PrvaLiga games average 2.65 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 5 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 2 draws and 3 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 60% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Maribor | Celje | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.32 |
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.
Maribor is 57% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Maribor · 1.4 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.
Maribor is 59% better for: goals scored per game.
1.91 goals / game - Maribor · 1.2 goals / game - Celje
Maribor is 34% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.82 goals / game - Maribor · 1.1 goals / game - Celje
Maribor scores in 91% of games (10 of 11 games), while Celje keeps a clean sheet in 40% (4 of 10 games).
Celje scores in 80% of games (8 of 10 games), while Maribor keeps a clean sheet in 36% (4 of 11 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 - Maribor
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.
Maribor is 40% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.82 pts / game - Maribor · 1.3 pts / game - Celje
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Maribor - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 55% of games and wins 55%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Celje - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* 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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Maribor
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
| Maribor | Liga | Celje | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.73 | 2.65 | ▼ 2.30 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 64% | 53% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 55% | 49% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 36% | 29% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 91% | 72% | ▼ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 82% | 79% | ▼ 70% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Maribor's perspective: 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses against Celje. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 60% of them.
FAQ
When do Maribor and Celje play?
Maribor face Celje on October 18, 2026 in PrvaLiga at Ljudski vrt. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Maribor and Celje?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches Maribor won 0, Celje won 3 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 60% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Maribor vs Celje?
Maribor score 1.91 goals per game on average and Celje 1.20. The PrvaLiga average is 2.65 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 64% of Maribor's matches and 50% of Celje's.
What form are Maribor and Celje in?
Over the last 5 games Maribor have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Celje 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Maribor vs Celje?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Maribor vs Celje: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.