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by Thobelani Moyo in Europa League Predictions
NK Celje are set to defend their one-goal advantage from the first leg when they face Sabah FK at Arena Petrol in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League first qualifying round. Here's our match prediction.
NK Celje showed some grit in their recent match against Sabah FK. It was a first-leg encounter in the UEFA Europa League first qualifying round.
In that match, they equalized twice and ultimately secured a narrow 3-2 away victory, thanks to Darko Hrka's effort deep into stoppage time. This means they enter the return leg with a one-goal advantage.
Home is not where the heart has been for the Counts. They are winless in their last three matches (league games) at Arena Petrol. Before this unfortunate outcome, they had been on a two-match winning streak across all competitions.
Sabah FK finished in fifth place in the 2024-25 Azerbaijan Premier League season. Of course, that wasn't enough to earn them a spot in the UEFA Europa League qualifiers.
Their participation in this tournament is because of their shocking triumph over Qarabag FK in the Azerbaijan Cup, winning 3-2 in the final. This was a historic moment for the team as this was their first-ever major trophy in club history.
Regarding their performance in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League first qualifying round, the Owls lost 3-2 at home after relinquishing their lead twice.
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The Best Betting Odds for NK Celje v Sabah FK Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.75 | 3.6 | 4.1 |
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1.73 | 3.5 | 4 |
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1.75 | 3.4 | 4.2 |
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1.78 | 3.6 | 4 |
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1.79 | 3.6 | 4.2 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between NK Celje and Sabah FK?
Our prediction for the NK Celje vs Sabah FK match is: both teams to score.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 17/07/2025 between NK Celje and Sabah FK in Europa League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 42.36% for a win of NK Celje against Sabah FK with odds of 1.81 at Tonybet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between NK Celje vs Sabah FK is 35.12% with odds of 3.76 at 22bet.
- Our prediction model gives a 22.52% chance ⭐ for a win of Sabah FK vs NK Celje with odds of 4.6 at 22bet.
NK Celje vs Sabah FK Form
NK Celje and Sabah FK Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Jul 2025 - Europa League
2 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
25 May 2025 - Prva Liga
18 May 2025 - Prva Liga
14 May 2025 - Slovenia Cup
10 May 2025 - Prva Liga
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
25 May 2025 - Prva Liga
10 May 2025 - Prva Liga
27 Apr 2025 - Prva Liga
24 Apr 2025 - Slovenia Cup
13 Apr 2025 - Prva Liga
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Jul 2025 - Europa League
18 May 2025 - Prva Liga
14 May 2025 - Slovenia Cup
7 May 2025 - Prva Liga
4 May 2025 - Prva Liga
30 Apr 2025 - Prva Liga
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Jul 2025 - Europa League
3 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
29 Jun 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
31 May 2025 - Azerbaijan Cup
24 May 2025 - Topaz Premier League
17 May 2025 - Topaz Premier League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Jul 2025 - Europa League
24 May 2025 - Topaz Premier League
9 May 2025 - Topaz Premier League
27 Apr 2025 - Topaz Premier League
23 Apr 2025 - Azerbaijan Cup
19 Apr 2025 - Topaz Premier League
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
3 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
29 Jun 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
31 May 2025 - Azerbaijan Cup
17 May 2025 - Topaz Premier League
3 May 2025 - Topaz Premier League
12 Apr 2025 - Topaz Premier League
NK Celje vs Sabah FK Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
10 Jul 2025 - Europa League
NK Celje - Sabah FK Key Points
- NK Celje have seen both teams score in each of their last seven competitive home matches across all competitions.
- Sabah FK have scored in each of their last ten competitive matches across all competitions.
- NK Celje have kept just two clean sheets in their last 15 competitive matches across all competitions.
- Both teams scored in each of Sabah FK's last seven away matches across all competitions.
- NK Celje have seen both teams score in each of their last three competitive matches across all competitions.
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Our NK Celje vs Sabah FK Prediction
Celje are the favorites in the return leg. However, their performance in the first leg of the Europa League first qualifying round against Sabah FK was a bit shaky. This was particularly in the defensive department, conceding two goals in the space of 18 minutes.
Sabah are out to exploit that vulnerability in this match to secure a comfortable outcome. We could be treated to another entertaining affair, as both sides have shown strength in attack but weakness in defense. That said, expect goals from both ends of the pitch. Our NK Celje vs Sabah FK prediction: both teams to score.
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