NK Nafta vs NK Publikum Celje: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 May

Betiball's prediction for NK Nafta vs NK Publikum Celje on 18 May 2025 (kick-off: 11:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full NK Nafta vs NK Publikum Celje preview before placing your bet.

NK Nafta vs NK Publikum Celje: Starting Lineups Time : 18/05/2025 11:30

NK Nafta
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Finished
NK Publikum Celje
85' event Milan Klausz
78' event Luka Bozickovic / Zoran Lesjak
67' event Milan Klausz / Szabolcs Szalay
53' event Kristijan Tojcic
46' event Tom Kljun / Dragan Brkic
46' event Dominik Csóka / Zsombor Kalnoki-Kis
44' event Kristijan Tojcic
38' event Darko Hrka
event 85' Zan Karnicnik / Damjan Vuklisevic
event 77' Artemijus Tutyskinas
event 74' Luka Perkovic / Anomnachi Chidi
event 74' Stijan Gobec / Logan Delaurier Chaubet
event 64' Zan Zuzek / Mario Kvesic
event 64' Haris Kahvedzic / Nikita Iosifov
event 54' Mario Kvesic
event 30' Nikita Iosifov
event 29' Mario Kvesic
event 16' Anomnachi Chidi
event 14' Edmilson de Paula Santos Filho
85' event Milan Klausz
event 85' Zan Karnicnik / Damjan Vuklisevic
78' event Luka Bozickovic / Zoran Lesjak
event 77' Artemijus Tutyskinas
67' event Milan Klausz / Szabolcs Szalay
event 74' Luka Perkovic / Anomnachi Chidi
53' event Kristijan Tojcic
event 74' Stijan Gobec / Logan Delaurier Chaubet
46' event Tom Kljun / Dragan Brkic
event 64' Zan Zuzek / Mario Kvesic
46' event Dominik Csóka / Zsombor Kalnoki-Kis
event 64' Haris Kahvedzic / Nikita Iosifov
44' event Kristijan Tojcic
event 54' Mario Kvesic
38' event Darko Hrka
event 30' Nikita Iosifov
event 29' Mario Kvesic
event 16' Anomnachi Chidi
event 14' Edmilson de Paula Santos Filho
NK Nafta NK Nafta
Substitutions
#20 Ilija Batricevic
#8 Luka Bozickovic
#17 Dominik Csóka
#5 Luka Dumancic
#24 Petar Dumic
#26 Hristijan Georgievski
#40 Leon Jurovic
#9 Milan Klausz
#25 Tom Kljun
#90 Zsombor Senkó
#19 Blaz Sintic
#12 Maj Skrbic
NK Nafta NK Nafta NK Publikum Celje NK Publikum Celje
5Shots13
1Shots on Goal11
15Fouls12
1Corner Kick5
2Offside2
3Yellow card0
1Red card0
6Save0
4Shots off goal2
72Attacks126
47Dangerous attacks70
0Corner Kicks(HT)1
NK Publikum Celje NK Publikum Celje
Substitutions
#17 Stijan Gobec
#31 Haris Kahvedzic
#23 Zan Karnicnik
#7 Aljosa Matko
#15 Luka Perkovic
#22 Matjaz Rozman
#11 Svit Seslar
#88 Tamar Svetlin
#38 Zan Zuzek
Commentary
85' Goal! Milan Klausz - NK Nafta
85' NK Publikum Celje — substitution: Zan Karnicnik / Damjan Vuklisevic
78' NK Nafta — substitution: Luka Bozickovic / Zoran Lesjak
77' Goal! Artemijus Tutyskinas - NK Publikum Celje
74' NK Publikum Celje — substitution: Luka Perkovic / Anomnachi Chidi
74' NK Publikum Celje — substitution: Stijan Gobec / Logan Delaurier Chaubet
67' NK Nafta — substitution: Milan Klausz / Szabolcs Szalay
64' NK Publikum Celje — substitution: Zan Zuzek / Mario Kvesic
64' NK Publikum Celje — substitution: Haris Kahvedzic / Nikita Iosifov
54' Goal! Mario Kvesic - NK Publikum Celje
53' Kristijan Tojcic - NK Nafta receive second yellow card
46' NK Nafta — substitution: Tom Kljun / Dragan Brkic
46' NK Nafta — substitution: Dominik Csóka / Zsombor Kalnoki-Kis
44' Kristijan Tojcic - NK Nafta receive a yellow card
38' Darko Hrka - NK Nafta receive a yellow card
30' Goal! Nikita Iosifov - NK Publikum Celje
29' Goal! Mario Kvesic - NK Publikum Celje
16' Goal! Anomnachi Chidi - NK Publikum Celje
14' Goal! Edmilson de Paula Santos Filho - NK Publikum Celje

How We Build the NK Nafta vs NK Publikum Celje Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for NK Nafta vs NK Publikum Celje on 18 May 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

NK Nafta vs NK Publikum Celje Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess NK Nafta's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against NK Publikum Celje's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where NK Nafta and NK Publikum Celje sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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