Celje have won 5 of their last 6 league games
Celje's Armandas Kucys scored 8 goals this season
Istanbul Basaksehir are struggling across competitions
Tip: NK Celje v Istanbul Basaksehir | Odds |
Celje Win Full-Time Result | @3.40 |
Armandas Kucys Anytime Goalscorer | @4.00 |
Armandas Kucys First Goalscorer | @8.50 |
Celje vs Istanbul Basaksehir Preview
Celje are looking great in the Slovenian top flight, winning five of their last six games, including a 2-1 road win against title contenders Maribor. Istanbul Basaksehir are struggling in the Super Lig and lost to Rapid Wien, so I view home win as high-value bet.
Celje have won 6 of their last 8 matches.
Celje’s Armandas Kucys has scored 2 goals in his last 2 matches.
Istanbul Basaksehir have lost 3 of their last 5 matches.
Head to Head
This is going to be the first head to head match between Celje and Istanbul Basaksehir.
Celje Form
Celje were defeated in the UEFA Europa League round one by Vitoria Guimaraes 3-1 in Portugal, Aljosa Matko scoring a consolation goal in stoppage time.
Their recent form in the Slovenian top flight is excellent, earning five victories in last six appearances. The most recent one was secured last weekend against Mura 4-3.
Earlier this month, Celje also beat Maribor 2-1 despite being behind for 61 minutes, Armandas Kucys and Edmilson finding the net.
Celje Injuries & Team News
Midfielder Marco Dulca is doubtful after picking up a knock during training.
Armandas Kucys is having an amazing season so far, scoring eight goals in 12 matches.
Istanbul Basaksehir Form
Istanbul Basaksehir had a disappointing start to the UEFA Europa League group stages, losing 2-1 to Rapid Wien in front of the home crowd in early October.
They had 0.61-1.11 expected goals, 54% possession and 16-11 shots in that match, with Krzysztof Piatek finding the net.
The Owls have been struggling in the Turkish Super Lig recently, claiming just four points in last four games. They lost to Trabzonspor 1-0 last weekend.
Istanbul Basaksehir Injuries & Team News
Manager Cagdas Atan has no injury or suspension concerns at the moment.