NK Celje vs NK Maribor Prediction: Z’dezele hosts the biggest Prva game of the week

With the 6th round of the Slovenia PRVA league on the horizon, an intriguing match is in store between NK Celje and NK Maribor at the Z’dezele Stadium. NK Celje recorded a scintillating victory over Ljubljana in their most recent game while Maribor was held down to a draw by Domzale. We envisage a very tight game here as Celje is yet to lose a game in the league this season. Presented below are carefully prepared tips for your anticipation of the impending clash.

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Maribor has initiated the season on a remarkable note, solidifying their status as one of the premier teams in the Slovenian league. Their unbeaten streak remains intact, evidenced by their recent league encounter against Domzale, which concluded in a 1-1 draw. Illicic secured the sole goal for Maribor, leveling the score. Gearing up for their forthcoming showdown against the formidable Celje on Saturday, Maribor is steadfast in their determination to sustain their string of victories.

Maribor is currently unblemished in the league this season with an overall league statistics of 4 wins and a draw from their 5 games played this season.

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Occupying a commanding position at the summit of the Slovenia Prva league standings, Celje has asserted its dominance, maintaining an undefeated record since the commencement of the league. Impressively, they have secured an impressive quartet of consecutive victories in the competition. Their most recent league triumph took the form of a resounding 2-4 conquest over the reigning champions, Ljubljana. Alongside these achievements, it's worth noting that Celje's journey in the Europa League qualifiers was cut short by Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Celje has been very impressive this season with overall league statistics encompassing four wins and a draw from the five matches played this season.

Maribor has gotten the better of Celje in their last 11 games with 6 wins, 3 wins for Celje, and 2 draws.

Celje is currently displaying an exceptional level of form, raising doubts about Maribor's ability to contain their prowess. This sentiment was palpable in their recent league clash against Ljubljana, where Celje thoroughly outperformed the reigning champions. Our assessment leans toward Celje maintaining this momentum, particularly as they enjoy the advantage of playing on their home turf. Betting on a win or draw for Celje, combined with a total of over 1.5 goals, presents an attractive opportunity with odds at 1.80.

Additionally, the likelihood of witnessing a minimum of 2 goals from either team is quite high. Celje has consistently scored at least 2 goals in their last 5 games, while Maribor has also demonstrated a substantial goal-scoring record this season. A prediction for a total of over 2.5 goals at 1.85, accompanied by both teams finding the net, holds significant promise as well.