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Celje will look to make the most of home advantage when they welcome Egnatia Rrogozhine to Arena Z'dezele for the second leg of their 2026-27 Champions League second qualifying-round tie.
Egnatia came from 2-1 down to earn a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg, leaving the tie finely poised ahead of the return fixture in Slovenia.
Celje have never progressed beyond the second round of Champions League qualifying, and with the scores level heading into the home leg, they have an excellent opportunity to make history.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Celje vs Egnatia Rrogozhine key stats
- Celje are undefeated in their last four matches.
- Each of Egnatia's last five matches has produced Under 10.5 corners.
- Five of Celje's last seven matches have produced Under 4.5 cards.
Celje vs Egnatia Rrogozhine preview: [Tagline]
Celje vs Egnatia Rrogozhine — Tale of the Tape
| Celje | vs | Egnatia Rrogozhine |
|---|---|---|
| 7th | Position | NA |
| 1 | Points | NA |
| 2 | Goals For | NA |
| 2 | Goals Against | NA |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | NA |
| 4th/8th | Home / Away Rank | NA |
Celje won the 2025-26 Slovenian League, and will be confident of progressing to the next round after earning a 3-3 draw in the first leg in Albania.
The new season has started, and the Counts opened the campaign with a 2-2 draw against Mura.
Vitor Campelos's side twice came from behind to earn a point, and they are winless in their four matches, including two in the friendly games.
In 2024, Celje suffered a heavy 6-1 defeat to Slovan Bratislava at this stage of Champions League qualifying, and they will be looking to avoid the same fate.
Egnatia finished third in the Kategoria Superiore last season, collecting 57 points from 36 matches, which earned them a place in the first round of Champions League qualifying.
The Albanian side began their European campaign against Petrocub, securing a 1-1 draw away from home in the first leg.
They then produced a dominant display in the return fixture, cruising to a 6-1 victory at Arena Egnatia, and will need another strong performance on their travels to overcome Celje this time around.
Egnatia's defence remains a concern, though, as they have failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their last five matches.
Celje vs Egnatia Rrogozhine form guide & betting tips
| Celje | vs | Egnatia Rrogozhine |
|---|---|---|
D |
Form | NA |
| 2 | Goals For | NA |
| 2 | Goals Against | NA |
D |
UCL qualifiers | DWD |
Whispers predicts: Celje 3-1 Egnatia Rrogozhine
Goals should be on the cards, with both teams needing a victory to progress. Eight of Egnatia's last 10 matches have produced at least three goals, making Over 2.5 goals at 4/6 (1.67) an appealing option.
Both sides have also struggled to keep clean sheets recently, while each of Egnatia's last five matches has seen goals at both ends, so BTTS – Yes at 49/50 (1.98) offers attractive value.
Celje have conceded the opening goal in each of their last five matches, making Egnatia to score first at 27/10 (3.70)another option worth considering.
> Over 2.5 goals at 4/6 (1.67) | Likelihood: Probable
> Egnatia to score first at 27/10 (3.7) | Likelihood: Outsider
> BTTS – Yes at 49/50 (1.98) | Likelihood: Probable
> Under 10.5 corners at 10/21 (1.48) | Likelihood: Probable