Celje vs Red Bull Salzburg
UEFA Europa League
Celje
Red Bull Salzburg
October 22, 2026 at 20:00 · Stadion Z’dežele
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Celje vs Red Bull Salzburg prediction and betting tip for this UEFA Europa League match, kicking off October 22, 2026 at 20:00 at Stadion Z’dežele. Our tip: Double Chance: Away or Draw (X2).
Celje vs Red Bull Salzburg Preview
Celje host Red Bull Salzburg in the UEFA Europa League (League Stage - 3) on Thursday 22 October 2026, kick-off 20:00 WAT at Stadion Z’dežele in Celje. John Brooks is the referee.
Celje are 35th in the table with 0 points from 2 games (0-0-2), while Red Bull Salzburg sit 21st on 3 points. Only 3 points separate them. At home Celje have won 0 of 1; Red Bull Salzburg have won 1 of 1 on the road.
Celje have two defeats in their last 2 league games (L-L), averaging 0.0 goals scored and 2.5 conceded. Red Bull Salzburg have three wins, one draw and one defeat in their last 5 league games (D-W-W-W-L), averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.4 conceded.
Celje average 0.0 goals scored and 2.5 conceded per game this season, with 0 clean sheets and 2 games without scoring, usually in a 4-2-3-1. Red Bull Salzburg average 1.5 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game this season, with 4 clean sheets and 1 game without scoring, usually in a 4-2-3-1.
Celje will be without J. Pisek (knee injury). Red Bull Salzburg will be without E. Aguilar (muscle injury), A. Chase (off the roster), F. Matijasevic (off the roster), J. Moser (off the roster), J. Omoregie (achilles tendon injury) and N. Veratschnig (knee injury), and K. Konate (injury) is doubtful.
Bookmakers make Red Bull Salzburg the favourites: Celje 6.00, draw 4.20, Red Bull Salzburg 1.53 (Bet365). Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.62 and under at 2.30. Both teams to score: yes 1.67, no 2.10.
Our prediction: Red Bull Salzburg or draw (X2). The model gives Red Bull Salzburg or a draw a 90% chance, Red Bull Salzburg have won 3 of their last 5 and they sit 21st, 14 places above Celje.
Team news
- Out J. Pisek Knee Injury
- Out E. Aguilar Muscle Injury
- Out A. Chase Off the roster
- Out F. Matijasevic Off the roster
- Out J. Moser Off the roster
- Out J. Omoregie Achilles Tendon Injury
- Out N. Veratschnig Knee Injury
- Doubtful K. Konate Injury
UEFA Europa League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Red Bull Salzburg | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 3 |
| 35 | Celje | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 0 |
Season stats
| Celje | Red Bull Salzburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 2 | 6 |
| Won / Drawn / Lost | 0 / 0 / 2 | 4 / 1 / 1 |
| Goals scored (per game) | 0 (0.0) | 9 (1.5) |
| Goals conceded (per game) | 5 (2.5) | 7 (1.2) |
| Scored at home / away (per game) | 0.0 / 0.0 | 1.3 / 1.7 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 4 |
| Failed to score | 2 | 1 |
| Longest winning run | 0 | 3 |
| Biggest win | — | 3-0 |
| Usual formation | 4-2-3-1 | 4-2-3-1 |
Odds (Bet365)
Odds change often — check with your bookmaker before betting.
Data: API-Football · updated 22 Oct 2026, 02:32. Please gamble responsibly (18+).
Match Analysis
Win probability
Our tip: Red Bull Salzburg or draw (X2) — The model gives Red Bull Salzburg or a draw a 90% chance, Red Bull Salzburg have won 3 of their last 5 and they sit 21st, 14 places above Celje.
Form (last 5)
Celje
LL
0.0 scored · 2.5 conceded per game
Red Bull Salzburg
DWWWL
1.6 scored · 1.4 conceded per game
Team comparison
Head-to-head
These teams have not met recently.
Statistics: API-Football · updated 22 Oct 2026, 02:30. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees — please gamble responsibly (18+).
