Celje vs Salzburg Predictions, Picks & Odds – 22/10/2026

Europa League · 3

22 Oct 2026 Stadion Z'dežele Louis Hecq

Celje vs Salzburg – Best bets of the match

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Bonus info
7bet	5.50	4.50	1.48	View odds
Betfred	5.00	4.20	1.62	View odds
Ladbrokes	4.60	2.45	2.05	View Odds
Coral	4.60	2.45	2.05	View Odds
BoyleSports	4.50	4.00	1.57	View odds

Our prediction

2: Salzburg to win

1.48 on 7bet

· Confidence High

Odds recorded on 22 Oct 2026 at 02:44 · Odds are subject to change

Celje vs Salzburg Preview

NK Celje's European adventure has been a chastening experience so far. Sitting 35th in the league phase standings, the Slovenian champions are yet to register a single goal across their opening two fixtures, both of which ended in defeat. Domestically, form offers little encouragement either: just one win from their last seven competitive outings, and a goalless draw against Maribor last time out extended a barren run to three matches without scoring.

Red Bull Salzburg arrive in Slovenia in far more robust shape. Danny Röhl's side bounced back from a bruising 4-0 home loss to AC Milan with a convincing 3-0 victory over Altach, goals from Tabaković, Lindstrøm, and Redžić underlining their attacking depth. Placed 21st in the league phase, the Austrians have won nine of their last eleven competitive matches, keeping clean sheets in nine of those. Their away record is particularly formidable: unbeaten in nine successive fixtures on the road.

Recommended Bets

	7bet	Betfred	Ladbrokes
Celje to win	5.50	5.00	4.60
Under 2.5	2.29	·	2.20
BTTS Yes	1.67	1.67	1.65

Odds recorded on 22 Oct 2026 at 02:44 · Odds are subject to change

Salzburg's away record is the cornerstone of this selection. Danny Röhl's side are unbeaten in their last nine away fixtures across all competitions, winning both of their European trips this term. Nine clean sheets in their last eleven competitive victories underline a defensive solidity that Celje, scoreless in three straight matches, will struggle to breach. The away win at 1.48 represents fair value given those credentials.

Celje's goalscoring drought makes the under 2.5 goals market worth serious consideration at 2.29. The Slovenian champions have failed to find the net in any of their Europa League outings, and their domestic blank against Maribor extended a barren run to three matches. Salzburg's propensity for clean sheets suggests a low-scoring affair, with one or two goals from the visitors likely sufficient.

Both teams to score looks an unlikely outcome here. Celje have conceded before half-time in seven of their eight European matches this season, yet their attack offers precious little threat in return. Salzburg's defensive record, combined with the hosts' chronic profligacy, points firmly towards a no on the BTTS market at 2.05. Odds correct at time of publication.