AEK Athens FC vs Celje Prediction

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AEK Athens FC travel to Slovenia to face Celje in the UEFA Europa Conference League Round of 16 clash on March 19, 2026. After a convincing 3-1 loss to Celje in their previous meeting, AEK Athens will be eager to overturn the deficit and prove their strong away form in this knockout encounter. Celje, buoyed by home advantage and the confidence from recent wins, will look to maintain control and secure progression in front of their fans.

Both sides have key absences to manage; Celje will miss Mark Zabukovnik and Zois Karargyris due to injury, while AEK Athens are without defender Alexander Callens owing to heart problems. These factors could influence defensive stability on both sides as they seek to balance attack and caution in this crucial fixture.

Team Form

Team	Last 5	Goals For	Goals Against
AEK Athens FC	W L W D L	8	7
Celje	W W L W W	12	6

Celje have been in slightly better form recently, winning four of their last five games and scoring consistently, while AEK Athens have experienced a more mixed run with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six. Celje’s offensive output and home advantage give them a psychological edge, but AEK’s resilience away from home means this will be a competitive fixture.

12 Mar 2026UEFA Europa Conference League

CeljeL

0 – 4

WAek Athens Fc

02 Oct 2025UEFA Europa Conference League

CeljeW

3 – 1

LAek Athens Fc

Betting Odds

Home	Draw	Away
2.60	3.20	2.50

The odds reflect a balanced contest with slight favoritism towards Celje’s home advantage, but AEK Athens’ strong away record and motivation to overturn the previous result provide good value for an away win or a closely contested game.

Our Prediction

AEK Athens to avoid defeat with both teams scoring in a competitive match.

Best Bet

Both teams to score: Yes (≈1.75) — Both sides have shown attacking prowess and defensive vulnerabilities, and the knockout context encourages cautious but opportunistic play, making goals from both teams likely.
Draw No Bet: Away (≈2.10) — AEK Athens’ strong away form and need to overcome the previous loss give good value to backing them to progress without the risk of a draw loss.
Over 1.5 total goals (≈1.40) — Given Celje’s scoring record and previous 3-1 result, plus AEK’s ability to find the net, the match is expected to have at least two goals, making this a safer option.

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