Drita Gjilan vs Celje predictions, Feb 19, 2026

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Drita

Celje

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As FC Drita Gjilan prepares to host NK Celje in the UEFA Europa Conference League on February 19, 2026, both teams will be looking to leverage their respective recent forms. Drita is coming off a solid performance, securing 2 victories in their last 4 matches, showcasing their capability to capitalize on home advantage. Their attacking play has shown potential, which will be critical against a visiting Celje side.

Conversely, NK Celje enters the match having managed only 1 win in their last 3 outings. While Celje has the edge in terms of bookmaker odds, listed at 1.85 for an away victory compared to Drita’s 4.28 for a home win, their inconsistent form may present challenges. Defensively, Celje will need to tighten their structure to counter Drita’s forward movements and exploit weaknesses.

Both teams will have tactical adjustments in mind ahead of this encounter. Drita’s home support can play a pivotal role, while Celje may rely on counter-attacks to exploit any gaps. Ultimately, this matchup promises to be a tightly contested affair, with the outcome hanging in the balance until the final whistle.

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Drita
22%
Draw
27.3%
Celje
50.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 0:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 4.37 3.47 1.88
betsson 4.15 3.45 1.85
MarathonBet 4.42 3.55 1.91
WilliamHill 4 3.3 1.85
Pinnacle 4.28 3.52 1.85
Best for US Customers 4.5 3.4 1.83

Latest Results

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
21.12.25 KF Malisheva – FC Drita Gjilan – 1:1
18.12.25 Rayo Vallecano – FC Drita Gjilan – 3:0
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
18.12.25 NK Celje – Shelbourne – 0:0
11.12.25 HNK Rijeka – NK Celje – 3:0

Facts

  • First leg.
  • Recent performances by Drita have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Celje may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Celje is considered a favorite.
  • In recent times, the teams did not meet on the field.
  • Standings

    League phase

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Strasbourg 6 5 1 0 11:5 6 16
    2 Rakow 6 4 2 0 9:2 7 14
    3 AEK Athens 6 4 1 1 14:7 7 13
    4 Sparta Prague 6 4 1 1 10:3 7 13
    5 Rayo Vallecano 6 4 1 1 13:7 6 13
    6 Shakhtar Donetsk 6 4 1 1 10:5 5 13
    7 Mainz 6 4 1 1 7:3 4 13
    8 AEK Larnaca 6 3 3 0 7:1 6 12
    9 Lausanne 6 3 2 1 6:3 3 11
    10 Crystal Palace 6 3 1 2 11:6 5 10
    11 Lech Poznan 6 3 1 2 12:8 4 10
    12 Samsunspor 6 3 1 2 10:6 4 10
    13 Celje 6 3 1 2 8:7 1 10
    14 AZ Alkmaar 6 3 1 2 7:7 0 10
    15 Fiorentina 6 3 0 3 8:5 3 9
    16 Rijeka 6 2 3 1 5:2 3 9
    17 Jagiellonia 6 2 3 1 5:4 1 9
    18 Omonia 6 2 2 2 5:4 1 8
    19 Noah 6 2 2 2 6:7 -1 8
    20 Drita 6 2 2 2 4:8 -4 8
    21 KuPS 6 1 4 1 6:5 1 7
    22 Shkendija 6 2 1 3 4:5 -1 7
    23 Zrinjski 6 2 1 3 8:10 -2 7
    24 Sigma Olomouc 6 2 1 3 7:9 -2 7
    25 Univ. Craiova 6 2 1 3 6:8 -2 7
    26 Lincoln Red Imps 6 2 1 3 7:15 -8 7
    27 Dyn. Kyiv 6 2 0 4 9:9 0 6
    28 Legia 6 2 0 4 8:8 0 6
    29 Slovan Bratislava 6 2 0 4 5:9 -4 6
    30 Breidablik 6 1 2 3 6:11 -5 5
    31 Shamrock Rovers 6 1 1 4 7:13 -6 4
    32 Hacken 6 0 3 3 5:8 -3 3
    33 Hamrun 6 1 0 5 4:11 -7 3
    34 Shelbourne 6 0 2 4 0:7 -7 2
    35 Aberdeen 6 0 2 4 3:14 -11 2
    36 SK Rapid 6 0 1 5 3:14 -11 1

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