The upcoming Champions League qualifying match between Celje and Flora promises to be an exciting encounter.
Here's a detailed prediction, team news, form analysis, and more for the match.
Match Overview
Date: July 16, 2024
Time: 6 PM UK time
Venue: Stadion Z'dezele
Team Form
Celje
Celje has been in exceptional form, both in domestic and European competitions.
They have now scored in 16 consecutive competitive matches across all competitions, a streak dating back to February.
Their home record is also impressive, with only one defeat in their last nine matches at Stadion Z'dezele.
Recent Form
Last 6 matches: LWLWDW
Champions League form: W
Flora
Flora, on the other hand, has struggled significantly. The Estonian side managed just a single shot on target and 31% possession in the first leg.
Their form has been poor, leading to the resignation of head coach Norbert Hurt and the appointment of Under-21s coach Taavi Viik as the interim manager.
Recent Form
Last 6 matches: LLLLLL
Champions League form: L
Team News
Celje
Celje has a few updates regarding their squad. Despite returning from Euro 2024 with Slovenia, Zan Karnicnik started the first leg and is expected to play again.
New signings Matija Kavcic and Slavko Bralic, who were unused substitutes in the first leg, might make their debuts in this match.
Expected Starting Lineup: Rozman; Karnicnik, Vuklisevc, Zec, Krefl; Svetlin, Zabukovnik, Bobicanec; Matko, Kucys, Menalo
Flora
Flora will need a remarkable performance to stand any chance. Key player Mark Anders Lepik, who has scored 14 goals this season, went unnoticed in the first leg and will need to step up.
Andreas Vaher, a recent arrival from HJK Helsinki, made his debut last week and might feature again.
Expected Starting Lineup: Grunvald; Hussar, Lukka, Tougjas, Veering; Zenjov, Soomets, Kreida, Kuraksin; Lepik, Alliku
Prediction
Celje enters the second leg with a commanding advantage, having secured a 5-0 victory in the first leg at the Lillekula Stadium.
Given their performance and current form, Celje is heavily favoured to win again and progress to the next round.
Our prediction is a 3-0 victory for Celje.
Celje 
Flora 
