Celje vs Drita Gjilan predictions, Feb 26, 2026

UEFA Europa Conference League, on Thursday,

Celje

Drita

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As NK Celje prepares to host FC Drita Gjilan in the UEFA Europa Conference League on February 26, 2026, the match promises to be an intriguing encounter between two teams with differing recent performances. NK Celje comes into this fixture with a solid run, securing victories in 3 of their last 5 matches. The team has shown a strong ability to capitalize on home advantage, which will be crucial in this knockout stage.

In contrast, FC Drita Gjilan has managed to win 2 of their last 4 matches but will face a tough challenge against a well-organized Celje side. The odds reflect this disparity, with bookmakers favoring the home team at 1.38 compared to 9.03 for the visitors.

Tactically, Celje’s recent form suggests a robust attacking strategy combined with a disciplined defense, allowing them to maintain pressure and create goal-scoring opportunities. Drita Gjilan will need to find a way to break through this defense while maximizing their counter-attacking potential to tilt the match in their favor.

While the predicted final score of 2:0 indicates a likely victory for Celje, football remains unpredictable, and both teams will be keen to assert their dominance in this crucial contest.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-02-20T18:52:02+00:00.

Celje
73.3%
Draw
17.3%
Drita
9.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

Outrights of UEFA Europa Conference League Celje: 0.53% Drita: 0.11%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 1.27 5.62 9.82
betsson 1.27 5.4 9.8
MarathonBet 1.3 6.02 10.6
WilliamHill 1.25 5 9.5
Pinnacle 1.29 5.71 10.1
Best for US Customers 1.33 4.75 10

Latest Results

19.02.26 FC Drita Gjilan – NK Celje – 2:3
14.02.26 NK Celje – NS Mura – 5:1
08.02.26 NK Olimpija Ljubljana – NK Celje – 3:1
04.02.26 NK Celje – NK Radomlje – 3:1
01.02.26 NK Maribor – NK Celje – 3:3
19.02.26 FC Drita Gjilan – NK Celje – 2:3
14.02.26 FC Drita Gjilan – KF Drenica – 1:0
10.02.26 FC Drita Gjilan – KF Llapi – 1:2
07.02.26 KF Ferizaj – FC Drita Gjilan – 0:1
24.12.25 FC Drita Gjilan – FC Prishtina – 2:0

Facts

  • First leg result: 3-2. Second leg.
  • Celje is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Drita has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Recently, Drita has had a series of home games.
  • In this match, Celje is the undeniable favorite.
  • In the last 1 head-to-head match, Celje won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 3:2.

    Latest Head To Head

    19.02.26 FC Drita Gjilan – NK Celje – 2:3

    Standings

    Draw

    Play Offs

    1/16-finals

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

    UEFA Europa Conference League Outrights

    1. Crystal Palace: 4 (20.12%)

    2. Strasbourg: 5.5 (14.63%)

    3. Fiorentina: 7.5 (10.73%)

    4. Mainz: 10 (8.05%)

    5. Rayo Vallecano: 10 (8.05%)

    6. Shakhtar: 13 (6.19%)

    7. AEK: 15 (5.37%)

    8. Sparta Prague: 17 (4.73%)

    9. Rakow Czestochowa: 21 (3.83%)

    10. AZ Alkmaar: 21 (3.83%)

    11. Samsunspor: 21 (3.83%)

    12. Lech Poznan: 41 (1.96%)

    13. Lausanne: 51 (1.58%)

    14. AEK Larnaca: 51 (1.58%)

    15. Rijeka: 51 (1.58%)

    16. Omonia: 101 (0.8%)

    17. Noah: 101 (0.8%)

    18. Sigma Olomouc: 101 (0.8%)

    19. Celje: 151 (0.53%)

    20. Shkendija Tetovo: 251 (0.32%)

    21. Zrinjski: 301 (0.27%)

    22. Jagiellonia: 501 (0.16%)

    23. KuPS: 501 (0.16%)

    24. Drita: 751 (0.11%)

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