Rijeka vs Celje Prediction & Betting Tips

Rijeka vs Celje Match Preview

Rijeka enter this tie after back-to-back low-scoring displays that underline their current lack of cutting edge. They remain organised, yet their recent home output has stalled. Celje, meanwhile, travel with momentum after a strong run of away wins and consistent scoring.

Rijeka’s Home Solidity Masked by Attacking Stagnation

Rijeka’s recent form shows a steady defensive base but a clear struggle to turn control into goals. They come off a 0-0 draw against AEK Larnaca and a 1-1 at Lincoln, extending a run where they have scored only twice across their last four in the group. At home, the pattern is familiar: a narrow 1-0 win over Sparta Prague followed by the goalless draw in their most recent outing.

Their resilience keeps them competitive, but the lack of end product is becoming a recurring theme. Rijeka’s attack will need more fluency to match Celje’s current confidence.

Celje’s Away Form Signals Real Threat

Celje make the trip in excellent shape. They have recorded four straight away wins in the competition, all by clean margins, including 0-2 victories at Shamrock Rovers and Banik Ostrava and a standout 0-5 at Lugano. Even their earliest result on this list was a 2-2 draw at Fiorentina, showing they can score anywhere.

Their all-round consistency continues in the wider form section, with recent home wins over Legia Warsaw and AEK Athens. Celje look comfortable both in transitions and sustained pressure, which sharpens their edge heading into this contest.

Rijeka vs Celje Prediction

Celje to win at 3.20 odds is the best bet. Their away form is the strongest trend in this matchup and contrasts sharply with Rijeka’s lack of cutting edge. With Celje scoring freely and Rijeka struggling to create enough chances, the visitors carry the higher probability of taking all three points.

Over 2.5 goals at 1.90 odds follows naturally. Celje have hit multiple goals in every away match shown except the Fiorentina draw, and their open style often forces opponents to play at a quicker tempo. If Rijeka finally break out of their attacking slump, this total could be cleared with room to spare.

For those looking at a player market, Franko Kovacevic anytime at 3.25 odds aligns with Celje’s high-frequency scoring and their repeated success away from home. With the visitors in fluent attacking form, chances should fall his way.

Afolabi Ezekiel- December 8, 2025

Rijeka vs Celje Betting Tips

Celje win

OK

3.20 Odds

Over 2.5 goals

OK

1.90 Odds

Franko Kovacevic - Anytime Goal Scorer

OK

3.25 Odds