All eyes will be on GSP Stadium as APOEL Nicosia and Celje draw swords in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday, 20 February 2025. View our free APOEL vs Celje predictions below.
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APOEL vs Celje predictions: Goals expected to flow
Key stats
- The first leg of this tie was a four-goal thriller.
- At least three goals were scored in seven of APOEL's last nine matches, and in five of Celje's last seven games.
- Four of APOEL's last five games featured goals at both ends.
- Celje have no wins in their last four matches.
Correct score prediction: APOEL 2-2 Celje
While Celje are coming off back-to-back draws, four of APOEL Nicosia's last five matches were level at the end of regulation time. On that note, we believe this match will go into extra time.
Pre-game odds and win probability: APOEL are overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 8/15 (1.53) – 65.2%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 17/4 (5.25) – 19%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
APOEL defeated AEL Limassol last weekend, putting an end to their run of four consecutive stalemates. Manolo Jimenez’s troops will set their sights on a place in the Round of 16 after a 2-2 draw in the first leg of this tie.
Ahead of this encounter, APOEL are the expected winners at 8/15 (1.53). Teams with these odds usually have a 65.2% probability of winning.
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It is also important to note that both teams were on the scoresheet in four of APOEL's last five games, and in five of Celje's last seven matches. For this reason, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 8/11 (1.73). That one has a 57.9% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Another stalemate on the cards?
APOEL Nicosia and Celje played a 2-2 draw in the first leg in Slovenia last week. This will be the second clash between these sides.
UEFA Conference League 13/02/25
NK Celje
Apoel Nicosia
APOEL preview: A fair few absentees
Defender Lasha Dvali picked up two yellow cards for APOEL in the first leg and will now be unavailable for this return leg in Cyprus alongside forward Anastasios Donis, who picked up an injury in that game.
Midfielder Giannis Satsias will be available after missing out last week due to suspension, while Christos Karanatsios remains sidelined because of injury.
Predicted lineup: Belec (GK), Quintilla, Antoniou, Laifis, Susic, Galanopoulos, Tejera, Satsias, Abagna, Chebake & Drazic.
Cyprus Division 1 24/02/25
L
Pafos FC
2
Apoel Nicosia
0
UEFA Conference League 20/02/25
L
NK Celje
2
Apoel Nicosia
0
Cyprus Division 1 16/02/25
W
AEL Limassol
1
Apoel Nicosia
2
UEFA Conference League 13/02/25
D
NK Celje
2
Apoel Nicosia
2
Cyprus Division 1 08/02/25
D
Apollon Limassol
0
Apoel Nicosia
0
Celje preview: Eyeing their first appearance in the last 16 of a UEFA competition
There are no new injuries for Celje, but long-term absentee defender Nejc Ajhmajer is still recovering from an injury sustained since May last year.
Predicted lineup: Silva (GK), Nieto, Bejger, Nemanic, Karnicnik, Zabukovnik, Svetlin, Kvesic, Seslar, Delaurier-Chaubet & Kucys.
Slovenia Prva Liga 13/04/25
W
NS Mura
1
NK Celje
2
UEFA Conference League 10/04/25
L
Fiorentina
2
NK Celje
1
Slovenia Prva Liga 06/04/25
W
NK Bravo
1
NK Celje
2
Slovenia Cup 02/04/25
W
NK Maribor
0
NK Celje
1
Slovenia Prva Liga 29/03/25
W
NK Domzale
0
NK Celje
1
Player to watch: Armandas Kucys
Armandas Kucys put in a man-of-the-match performance in the first leg of this tie, scoring a brace. He has now scored six times in his last five appearances in this competition. The former Kauno Zalgiris player will be called upon to provide goals when these teams clash once again.