Olimpija vs Celje: match statistics
Celje are the clear favorites for this match, occupying 1st place in the table with an impressive record of 14 wins this season and a goal difference of +17 away from home. The visiting team demonstrates dominance in away matches with a 70% win rate, averaging 3 goals per game and only a 10% loss rate. Olimpija, despite decent form in their last 5 matches, only occupies 4th place and has a negative goal difference (-3) at home, with a 40% loss rate in home matches. Celje stand out with significantly higher possession (63% vs 52%), a greater number of shots on target (5.6 vs 3.6), and a better shot conversion rate (21% vs 10%). The recent form of both teams (Olimpija: WWLWW, Celje: WLDDW) shows that although the hosts have won recent matches, Celje have a qualitative and statistical advantage in direct away clashes, making them the main candidates for victory.
Olimpija vs Celje: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Olimpija played Celje in PrvaLiga (Slovenia). The match was played on 8 February 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Olimpija: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Celje: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Olimpija scores 1.30 and concedes 1.20 goals per match. Celje scores 2.60 and concedes 0.90. League average: 3.16 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Olimpija 55%, Celje 55%. Over 2.5: Olimpija 50%, Celje 75%. League level: BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 65%.
xG, shots and style
Celje has higher xG: 1.90 vs 1.63. Olimpija: 11.6 shots per match, Celje: 15.6.
Match halves
Olimpija: half-time lead 55%, second-half goals 0.40. Celje: half-time lead 55%, second-half goals 1.55.
Goals by minute
Olimpija: 16-30 (9 goals). Celje: 76-90+ (15 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
PrvaLiga: 3.16 goals per match, BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 65%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-1. Average goals 2.50, BTTS 0%.
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
Celje are the clear favorites for this match, occupying 1st place in the table with an impressive record of 14 wins this season and a goal difference of +17 away from home. The visiting team demonstrates dominance in away matches with a 70% win rate, averaging 3 goals per game and only a 10% loss rate. Olimpija, despite decent form in their last 5 matches, only occupies 4th place and has a negative goal difference (-3) at home, with a 40% loss rate in home matches. Celje stand out with significantly higher possession (63% vs 52%), a greater number of shots on target (5.6 vs 3.6), and a better shot conversion rate (21% vs 10%). The recent form of both teams (Olimpija: WWLWW, Celje: WLDDW) shows that although the hosts have won recent matches, Celje have a qualitative and statistical advantage in direct away clashes, making them the main candidates for victory.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Olimpija | Celje | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Celje is 10% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Olimpija · 2.2 pts / match - 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 100% better for: goals scored per match.
1.3 goals / match - Olimpija · 2.6 goals / match - Celje
Celje is 33% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.2 goals / match - Olimpija · 0.9 goals / match - Celje
Olimpija scores in 85% of matches (17 of 20 matches), while Celje keeps a clean sheet in 45% (9 of 20 matches).
Celje scores in 90% of matches (18 of 20 matches), while Olimpija keeps a clean sheet in 35% (7 of 20 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Olimpija
Over / Under - Celje
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Olimpija - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 55% of matches and wins 45%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Celje - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 55% of matches and wins 70%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +5 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (15 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Olimpija
Celje
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (PrvaLiga).
Teams vs league
| Olimpija | Liga | Celje | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.50 | 3.16 | ▲ 3.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 55% | 62% | ▼ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 65% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 21% | ▲ 45% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 80% | 85% | ▲ 90% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 60% | 80% | ▲ 85% |
^ 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
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
Recent meetings (2): Olimpija 0 - 1 - 1 Celje. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Olimpija vs Celje?
The PrvaLiga match finished Olimpija 3:1 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 Olimpija and Celje?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Olimpija won 0, Celje won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Olimpija vs Celje?
Olimpija score 1.30 goals per game on average and Celje 2.60. The PrvaLiga average is 3.16 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 65% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Olimpija's matches and 55% of Celje's.
What form are Olimpija and Celje in?
Over the last 5 games Olimpija have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Celje 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Olimpija vs Celje?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Olimpija vs Celje: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.