Celje vs AEK Athens predictions, Mar 12, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

7 months ago

UEFA Europa Conference League, on Thursday, 4:00 pm ET

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As NK Celje prepares to host AEK Athens on March 12, 2026, in the UEFA Europa Conference League, both teams are looking to capitalize on recent form as they vie for crucial points in the competition. NK Celje has shown promising form recently, securing victories in three of their last five matches. Their ability to perform effectively at home can be a significant advantage, providing a morale boost and familiar conditions to leverage tactical play.

On the other hand, AEK Athens has had a mixed recent performance, with two wins from their last five outings. Known for their disciplined defensive structure and a potent counter-attacking style, AEK Athens will seek to impose their strategy on Celje, aiming to exploit any defensive lapses. The betting odds reflect a more favorable view towards the visiting side, with AEK Athens listed at 2.12 compared to Celje’s odds of 3.39.

With our model predicting a 28.8% chance of a home win, a 27.7% likelihood of a draw, and a 43.8% chance of an away victory, this match promises to be an intriguing contest. As with all matches, unpredictable elements could sway the outcome, making this a key fixture in the group stages.

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Celje
27.8%

Draw
27.1%

AEK
45.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of UEFA Europa Conference League Celje: 1.01%

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Betting Odds

1	X	2
3.52	3.55	2.09
3.35	3.45	2.08
3.54	3.56	2.14
3.3	3.25	2.05
3.42	3.55	2.09

Latest Results

05.03.26 Aluminij Kidricevo – NK Celje – 2:1
01.03.26 NK Bravo – NK Celje – 1:0
26.02.26 NK Celje – FC Drita Gjilan – 3:2
19.02.26 FC Drita Gjilan – NK Celje – 2:3
14.02.26 NK Celje – NS Mura – 5:1

01.03.26 Volos FC – AEK Athens – 2:2
22.02.26 AEK Athens – Levadiakos FC – 4:0
15.02.26 PAOK FC – AEK Athens – 0:0
08.02.26 Panserraikos FC – AEK Athens – 0:4
01.02.26 AEK Athens – FC Olympiacos Piraeus – 1:1

Facts

First leg.

In recent matches, Celje has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 3 wins).

AEK is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

AEK may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

AEK might have a minor edge in this game.

In the last 1 head-to-head match, Celje won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 3:1.

Including home match between the teams, Celje won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 3:1.

Latest Head To Head

02.10.25 NK Celje – AEK Athens – 3:1

Standings

Draw

Play Offs

1/16-finals

1	KuPS (21)	Lech Poznan (11)	0 : 1, 0 : 2
2	Shakhtar Donetsk (6)	Bye
3	Noah (19)	AZ Alkmaar (14)	0 : 4, 1 : 0
4	Sparta Prague (4)	Bye
5	Zrinjski (23)	Crystal Palace (10)	0 : 2, 1 : 1
6	AEK Larnaca (8)	Bye
7	Jagiellonia (17)	Fiorentina (15)	4 : 2, 0 : 3
8	Rakow (2)	Bye
9	Shkendija (22)	Samsunspor (12)	0 : 4, 0 : 1
10	Rayo Vallecano (5)	Bye
11	Drita (20)	Celje (13)	2 : 3, 2 : 3
12	AEK Athens (3)	Bye
13	Sigma Olomouc (24)	Lausanne (9)	2 : 1, 1 : 1
14	Mainz (7)	Bye
15	Omonia (18)	Rijeka (16)	1 : 3, 0 : 1
16	Strasbourg (1)	Bye

1/8-finals

1	Lech Poznan (11)	Shakhtar Donetsk (6)
2	AZ Alkmaar (14)	Sparta Prague (4)
3	Crystal Palace (10)	AEK Larnaca (8)
4	Fiorentina (15)	Rakow (2)
5	Samsunspor (12)	Rayo Vallecano (5)
6	Celje (13)	AEK Athens (3)
7	Sigma Olomouc (24)	Mainz (7)
8	Rijeka (16)	Strasbourg (1)

Quarter-finals

1	TBD #1	TBD #2
2	TBD #3	TBD #4
3	TBD #5	TBD #6
4	TBD #7	TBD #8

Semi-finals

1	TBD #1	TBD #2
2	TBD #3	TBD #4

Final

TBD #1

TBD #2

UEFA Europa Conference League Outrights

1. Crystal Palace: 4 (20.36%)

2. Strasbourg: 5 (16.28%)

3. Fiorentina: 8 (10.18%)

4. Mainz: 10 (8.14%)

5. Rayo Vallecano: 10 (8.14%)

6. AEK: 11 (7.4%)

7. Shakhtar: 13 (6.26%)

8. Sparta Prague: 17 (4.79%)

9. Rakow Czestochowa: 21 (3.88%)

10. AZ Alkmaar: 21 (3.88%)

11. Samsunspor: 21 (3.88%)

12. Lech Poznan: 41 (1.99%)

13. AEK Larnaca: 51 (1.6%)

14. Rijeka: 67 (1.22%)

15. Celje: 81 (1.01%)

16. Sigma Olomouc: 81 (1.01%)

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