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Celje

WLLLD
1–0
Half-time 1–0

Aluminij

LLDWD
60%P(1)21%P(X)18%P(2)
λ home
1.75
λ away
0.83
Σλ total
2.58
P(over 2.5)
48%
P(BTTS)
59%
Modal score
1–0 13.3%

Celje vs Aluminij prediction & xG model: Both teams to score

Graded on the 90-minute score: the pick missed ✗

Model sheet

How the numbers for Celje v Aluminij are calculated

Every figure on this page comes from the steps below – nothing is adjusted by hand.

1

Expected goals (λ)

Ratings fitted to all competitions results (40 and 34 matches). 1.00 = average attack or defence.

League avg goalsAttackOpp. defenceλ (ratings)
Celje (home)1.661.170.771.50
Aluminij (away)1.380.930.680.87

λhome = μhome × Atthome × Defaway = 1.66 × 1.17 × 0.77 ≈ 1.50

Total-goals sourceEstimateWeight
Team ratings2.3764%
Statistical xG feed2.5836%
Blended total λ2.58100%

Split by team strength and the 1X2 balance → λhome = 1.75, λaway = 0.83

2

Poisson goal distributions

P(k goals) = e−λ · λk ÷ k!

Celje λ = 1.75
017.3%
130.4%
226.6%
315.6%
46.8%
5+3.3%
Aluminij λ = 0.83
043.8%
136.2%
214.9%
34.1%
40.9%
5+0.2%
3

Score grid

Each cell = P(home goals) × P(away goals). Below the diagonal is a home win, the diagonal a draw, above it an away win.

Cel \ Alu012345+
07.66.32.60.7··
113114.51.2··
2129.64.01.1··
36.85.62.30.6··
43.02.51.0···
5+1.51.2····
Σ home-win cells
59.4%
Σ draw cells
23.2%
Σ away-win cells
17.4%
Most probable score
1–0 · 13.3%
4

Blending with the market

Our ratings grid is combined with the statistical feed (60 / 40), then blended with the bookmaker's margin-free probabilities (58 / 42) so late team news is not missed.

OutcomeRatingsFeedMarket*Final
1 Celje51.0%62.0%58.3%60.5%
X Draw27.6%20.0%22.6%21.1%
2 Aluminij21.4%18.0%19.0%18.4%

Bookmaker margin (overround) on 1X2: Σ(1 ÷ odds) = 1.106 → 10.6% removed before blending (*market column).

5

Every market: fair odds, implied probability and EV

Fair odds = 1 ÷ p · Implied = 1 ÷ odds (margin included) · EV = p × odds − 1 · positive EV only when p > implied

SelectionpFairBest oddsImpliedEVAdd
1X2
1 · Celje60.5%1.651.5564.5%-6.3%
X · Draw21.1%4.744.0025.0%-15.6%
2 · Aluminij18.4%5.424.7521.1%-12.4%
Double chance
1X81.6%1.231.1785.5%-4.6%
X239.5%2.532.3043.5%-9.1%
1278.9%1.271.2282.0%-3.7%
Draw no bet
DNB Celje76.6%1.30–––
DNB Aluminij23.4%4.28–––
Goal lines
Over 1.572.9%1.37–––
Under 1.527.1%3.69–––
Over 2.547.7%2.10–––
Under 2.552.3%1.91–––
Over 3.526.0%3.85–––
Under 3.574.0%1.35–––
Both teams to score
BTTS yes pick59.5%1.681.6062.5%-4.9%
BTTS no40.5%2.472.2045.5%-10.8%
Half-time
HT 142.2%2.37–––
HT X41.8%2.39–––
HT 216.0%6.24–––
6

The selection

Model pickBoth teams to score
Probability59.5%
Fair odds1.68
Best odds1.60
EV per unit-4.9%

EV = 0.595 × 1.60 − 1 = -0.049 · Kelly f* = (b·p − q) ÷ b = 0.000 → quarter-Kelly, capped at 2%: 0.0% of bankroll (no stake – the price has no edge)

A guide to sizing, not advice. Graded on the 90-minute score. 18+.

Recent form, in numbers

last 6 matches · 90-minute scores
MetricCeljeAluminij
SequenceDLLLWLDWDLLW
Matches66
W-D-L1-1-42-2-2
Points per match0.671.33
Goals for / match0.672.00
Goals against / match1.501.33
Over 2.533%50%
BTTS33%50%
Clean sheets33%17%
Failed to score50%50%

What the numbers say

by Ade Ola, Winning Arena analyst

1X2 probabilities

Strong home favourites – Celje 60% to win. Standings: Celje 3rd on 23, Aluminij 7th on 17.

Form

Sequence for Celje: D L L L W L, so one victory in six. Latest: 0–0 away at Mura. Only 0.7 goals a match in that spell.

Aluminij have two wins from their last six (D W D L L W). Latest: 2–2 away at Maribor. Scoring rate: 2.0 per match – well above average.

Head to head

Previous 2: Celje 1, Aluminij 1, drawn 0, 2.5 goals per meeting. Last meeting (Sep 2026): Aluminij 0–2 Celje. Old results carry little weight next to current ratings.

Expected goals (xG)

xG Celje 1.75 · Aluminij 0.83 · total 2.58. Balanced goal lines: over 2.5 48%, BTTS 59%.

Model selection (graded)

Pre-match selection: Both teams to score, probability 59%, odds 1.60 v fair 1.68. Most probable score: Celje 2–1 Aluminij. Graded at 90 minutes. 18+ – bet within your means.

Head-to-head

Every meeting →
  • 2 Sep 2026Aluminij0–2Celje
  • 5 Mar 2026Aluminij2–1Celje

1. SNL table

League page →
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Koper15852+1329
2Maribor15663+624
3Celje14653+623
4Olimpija Ljubljana15654+423
5Bravo15654+123
6Nafta15546-219
7Aluminij15456+717
8Brinje-Grosuplje15447-916
9Mura15285-1114
10Radomlje14158-158

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Winning Arena prediction for Celje vs Aluminij?

The Model pick is Both teams to score with a model probability of 59, priced around 1.60 by the bookmakers.

What are the Celje v Aluminij probabilities?

Celje win 60%, draw 21%, Aluminij win 18%.

What is the most probable score for Celje vs Aluminij?

Celje 2–1 Aluminij is the highest cell in the Poisson grid.

What is the xG for Celje vs Aluminij?

Celje 1.75, Aluminij 0.83 – over 2.5 at 48%, BTTS at 59%.

What time is Celje vs Aluminij?

Saturday 10 October 2026, 16:30 WAT – 1. SNL.