Conference League: Celje vs AEK 02/10/2025

Betting on Goals

Celje reached the quarterfinals of the Conference League last season and in the summer qualifiers eliminated Banik Ostrava and Lugano. It is clear that the team has stepped up a level. They are dominating in the Slovenian league with a 9-1-0 record so far and look capable of seriously testing their stronger opponents.

AEK is being rebuilt from scratch, with a new coach, many transfers, a new formation and an entirely different football philosophy. So far, the project has worked well. The basis of it all is their solid defensive structure. Coach Nikolic has started building from the back, and with three summer qualifications secured, he has already established his position in the team.

I consider it certain that AEK will focus heavily on their defense. They are not a team that scores easily. In the domestic league they have 5/5 unders and have conceded only one goal. Celje plays more offensively but will not find much space. I think neither side would be upset with a draw, and at underdog odds I am willing to back the scenario of few goals.