Celje vs New Saints prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 19, 2024
One of the matches of the 6th round of the group stage of the UEFA Conference League will take place on Thursday in Slovenia, where local side Celje will host Welsh club New Saints. We suggest betting on the outcome of this match with attractive odds.
Match Preview
Celje managed to surprise in just one match of this year's Conference League campaign when they thrashed Turkish side Basaksehir 5-1 at home in the second round. However, they were unable to earn points against Vitória Guimarães (1-3), Spanish side Real Betis (1-2), or Paphos in the latest fifth round (0-2). They also drew 3-3 at home against Jagiellonia.
After five rounds, the team sits in 25th place in the standings, fighting for a spot in the playoffs. They trail Basaksehir by just one point. It's worth noting that there is a break in the Slovenian league, with Celje currently in 4th place.
New Saints started the group stage with an away match against Italian side Fiorentina, one of the favorites to win the Conference League, and as expected, they failed to earn points in Florence. However, they managed to defeat Astana 2-0 at home. In the subsequent three rounds, they couldn't secure any points.
In the Welsh Premier League, New Saints are in second place, trailing leaders Penybont by four points but with a game in hand. They come into the match in Slovenia after a 4-1 home cup victory over Colwyn Bay.
Probable Lineups
- Celje: Rozman, Nieto, Karničnik, Zec, Nemanič, Zabukovnik, Dulka, Svetlin, Kvesic, Brnić, Matko
- New Saints: Roberts, Daniels, Davis, Bodenham, Redmond, Clark, Smith, Williams, Bradley, Wilson, Holden
Match Facts and Head-to-Head Records
- Celje is on a 4-match winless streak in all competitions (three draws and one loss).
- In 2 of New Saints' last 5 matches, the bet "Total Over 2.5" succeeded.
- Only in 2 of Celje's last 5 matches did the bet "Both Teams to Score" succeed.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor Celje in this match, with odds of around 1.45 for a home win. Celje has been relatively successful at home, both in their league and in European competitions. We recommend betting on "Celje to Win" in this match.
