Celje vs Omonia prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
On October 15, 2026, Celje and Omonia will meet in the second round of the Europa League league phase. Both sides will be aiming to come out on top in this clash.
Celje vs Omonia: team news and expert analysis
The club from Arena Petrol reclaimed the league title in the spring. However, after their first nine matches this season, they had recorded three wins, three draws and three defeats. In October, they finally got back to winning ways against Aluminij, edging them 1-0. The Nicosia side returned to fifth place after a five-year absence. Their opening run has featured alternating wins and draws. Against Karmiotissa, they secured another emphatic victory, winning 3-0 away from home.
The Slovenian side began their campaign in Champions League qualifying. After overcoming Egnatia and Ararat-Armenia, albeit not without difficulty, they then fell to Slovan Bratislava—following an away draw, they lost 2-1 at home. After dropping into the Europa League, they unsurprisingly lost 2-0 to the stronger Bayer Leverkusen.
The Cypriots also began in Europe's premier club competition. After trading 1-0 wins with Kairat, they were eliminated by the same opponent on penalties. However, in the Europa League, they saw off Lincoln Red Imps and Sint-Truiden in the summer, then opened the league phase with a victory over Celta, courtesy of Balkovec's only goal in the 88th minute.
Previous matches: Celje vs Omonia
This will be the first meeting between the teams.
The hosts are currently the favorites. However, the visitors look more convincing—they should avoid defeat (odds – 1.6).
Celje vs Omonia: key statistics and trends
- Celje have won one of their last seven matches in European competition
- Celje score an average of 1.2 goals and concede 1.1 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Celje's matches, with an average total of 2.3 goals per game
- Omonia have won three of their last four league matches
- Omonia score an average of 2.2 goals and concede 0.4 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 40% of Omonia's matches, with an average total of 2.6 goals per game
Celje vs Omonia: possible starting lineups
Celje play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Leban - Tutyshkin, Beiger, Avdili, Shirvis - Zabukovnik, Veshner Tichich - Verbic, Seslar, Dukuli - Kuchis
Omonia play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Freitas - Balkovec, Shatka, Koulibaly, Duverne - Maric, Andreou - Montnor, Tankovic, Evandro - Dioni
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