Celje vs Salzburg Prediction and Betting Tips | Europa League Gameweek 3
Europa League · Thursday 22 October 2026 · 19:00 UTC · Stadion Z'dežele, Celje · updated 2026-10-17
Celje welcome Salzburg to Stadion Z'dežele in Celje in Europa League Gameweek 3 action on Thursday 22 October 2026, kick-off 19:00 UTC.
Celje have played 6 matches in the Europa League this season, scoring 1.7 and conceding 1.7 goals a game and winning 17% of them. At home they average 1.7 goals scored and 1.3 conceded over 3 matches, with a 100% win rate. Salzburg have played 6 matches in the Europa League this season, scoring 1.5 and conceding 1.2 goals a game and winning 67% of them. Away from home they average 1.7 goals scored and 1.0 conceded over 3 matches, with a 50% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, Salzburg are narrow favourites at 46%, with the draw at 25% and Celje at 28%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Celje 1.27, Salzburg 1.68.
- Over 2.5 goals: 57% · both teams to score: 59%.
- Most likely score: 1–1 (12%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (6 and 6 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model. No bookmaker prices are in it; once the odds are out, the full model in the app reads them too.
Celje: form and key numbers
- Expected goals: 0.66 a match created (goals minus xG: +6.0).
- Shots: 11.0 a match, 5.0 on target.
- Possession: 57.3% on average.
- Clean sheets: 17% of matches (100% at home).
- Both teams scored in 83% of their matches.
- Corners: 5.2 a match.
- Discipline: 3.3 yellow cards a match, 1.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.50.
Salzburg: form and key numbers
- Expected goals: 1.90 a match created (goals minus xG: -2.4).
- Shots: 16.2 a match, 5.5 on target.
- Possession: 57.8% on average.
- Clean sheets: 67% of matches (50% away).
- Both teams scored in 17% of their matches.
- Corners: 5.8 a match.
- Discipline: 1.3 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.88.
Celje vs Salzburg: season averages side by side
| Celje | Per match this season | Salzburg |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Matches | 6 |
| 1.7 | Goals scored | 1.5 |
| 1.7 | Goals conceded | 1.2 |
| 0.66 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.90 |
| 11.0 | Shots | 16.2 |
| 5.0 | On target | 5.5 |
| 57.3 | Possession % | 57.8 |
| 17% | Clean sheets % | 67% |
| 83% | Both teams scored % | 17% |
| 5.2 | Corners | 5.8 |
| 3.3 | Yellow cards | 1.3 |
| 6.50 | Average rating | 6.88 |
Celje vs Salzburg prediction
Moneyball's model expects about 3.0 goals - 1.27 for Celje and 1.68 for Salzburg - with over 2.5 goals at 57% and both teams scoring at 59%. Salzburg have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to take something from the trip.
Prediction: Celje 1-2 Salzburg
Celje vs Salzburg betting tips
- Tip 1: Salzburg win or draw (double chance) 72% between them
- Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals 57% by the model, 2.95 goals expected
- Tip 3: Both teams to score: yes 59% by the model
- Tip 4: Over 3.5 cards the two sides average 5.7 cards a match between them
- Tip 5: Over 9.5 corners 11.0 corners a match between them
Statistical leanings from the data, not certainties. 18+ only, where betting is legal; never stake more than you can afford to lose.
The full analysis
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Celje vs Salzburg: questions and answers
When is Celje vs Salzburg?
Celje vs Salzburg is on Thursday 22 October 2026, kick-off 19:00 UTC, in Europa League Gameweek 3.
Where is Celje vs Salzburg played?
At Stadion Z'dežele, Celje, Celje's home ground.
Who will win Celje vs Salzburg?
Salzburg are the favourites: Celje 28%, draw 25%, Salzburg 46%. Our prediction is Celje 1-2 Salzburg.
How many goals will there be in Celje vs Salzburg?
Moneyball's model expects about 3.0 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 57%.
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