UEFA Europa League Gameweek 2
Celje 0 - 3 FT Omonia Nicosia
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Futmetrix Verdict
91
FT
Mon, Oct 26
Galatasaray
2-1
Fenerbahçe
⚡ Intensity
60
⚖️ Balance
32
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
0
Osimhen's brace settles the Istanbul derby
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Oct 25
Barcelona
1-2
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
68
⚖️ Balance
42
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
Mbappé breaks El Clásico late
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Loïs Diony 9'
Jaden Sean Montnor (Ewandro) 16'
33' Łukasz Bejger
45' ↓ Luka Vesner Ticic ↑Mario Kvesić
HT
52' Mario Kvesić
Muamer Tanković (Jean-Kevin Duverne) 59'
62' ↓ Yaya Dukuly ↑Benjamin Verbič
62' ↓ Papa Daniel ↑A. Kučys
62' ↓ Łukasz Bejger ↑Alpha Richard·Diounkou
↓ Loïs Diony ↑Andronikos Kakoullis 69'
↓ Muamer Tanković ↑Florin Tănase 69'
73' ↓ Milot Avdyli ↑Leonardo Koutris
↓ Jaden Sean Montnor ↑Mihlali Mayambela 75'
82' Benjamin Verbič
Senou Coulibaly 83'
Senou Coulibaly (Mihlali Mayambela) 84'
↓ Ewandro ↑Loïc Nego 89'
↓ Senou Coulibaly ↑Stefan Simić 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Celje
Goalkeepers
Žan-Luk Leban 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Łukasz Bejger 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Žan Žužek 
MAGNET
105
Activity
105
Activity
98
Passes
7
Duels
Artemijus Tutyškinas 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Milot Avdyli 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Luka Vešner Tičić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Papa Mustapha Daniel
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
73
Passes
8
Duels
Mark Zabukovnik
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
80
Passes
3
Duels
Forwards
Yaya Dukuly
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Blaž Kramer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Svit Sešlar
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
66%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Ziga Frelih 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Luka Kolar
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alpha Diounkou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonardo Koutris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mario Kvesic
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Benjamin Verbic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Darko Hrka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Veton Tusha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Suhovrsnik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Armandas Kucys
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matic Ivanšek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Omonia Nicosia
Goalkeepers
Fabiano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jean-Kévin Duverne 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Senou Coulibaly 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Ľubomír Šatka
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jure Balkovec
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Panagiotis Andreou
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Muamer Tankovic 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.8
Rating
Mateo Marić
MAGNET
64
Activity
64
Activity
60
Passes
4
Duels
Forwards
Ewandro 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Loïs Diony
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Jaden Montnor
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.9
Rating
BENCH
Thomas Kaminski
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Stefan Simič
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Loïc Négo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Konstantinidis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Panagiotis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luuk Brouwers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florin Tănase
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Angelos Neophytou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mihlali Mayambela
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.4
Rating
Andronikos Kakoullis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -5
P: 2 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +8
P: 3 GD: +8
P: 3 GD: +7
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +7
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -7
P: 3 GD: -8
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Celje
Omonia Nicosia
Celje
Omonia Nicosia
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Omonia Nicosia Deliver Ruthless Counter-Attacking Masterclass in Slovenia
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. Our verdict: A harsh lesson in European efficiency as Omonia's counter-attacking precision completely dismantled Celje's hollow possession.
The Warning Shots
European nights demand ruthlessness. Omonia Nicosia brought it in spades to Stadion Z’dežele. The Intensity spiked immediately as Celje tried to dictate terms from the kickoff, hoarding the ball and weaving passes across the midfield. It was entirely sterile. The visitors carried a lethal threat on every break. In the ninth minute, VAR scratched off an early strike from Loïs Diony, sending a clear warning across the Slovenian bows. That warning went unheeded. By the 16th minute, Jaden Sean Montnor found the back of the net after a slick, incisive feed from Ewandro. This opening goal instantly shattered the home side's tactical script. It destroyed the Balance of the tie, forcing Celje to push their defensive line even higher and leaving gaping, exploitable spaces behind them. The Cypriot side clearly did their homework, identifying exactly where the Slovenian champions were vulnerable.
Tactical Checkmate
Celje kept the ball, finishing with 61% possession and over 600 passes, but they lacked any genuine cutting edge. They managed a meager two shots on target despite their territorial control. The true turning point arrived just before the hour mark. Jean-Kevin Duverne carved open the high line with surgical precision, finding Muamer Tanković who coolly doubled the Cypriot advantage. This second goal killed any lingering hope for the hosts. It perfectly illustrated the Upset Factor lurking in Omonia's rapid transitions. The visitors did not need the ball to command the match. They simply absorbed pressure, waited for Celje to overcommit, and punished them ruthlessly. Every time Omonia crossed the halfway line, alarms sounded in the Celje penalty area.
The Final Blow
The closing stages were a procession. With the Stakes rising for goal difference in the Europa League standings, Omonia refused to take their foot off the gas. The defensive unit stood firm, racking up 27 vital clearances to nullify 141 harmless Celje attacks. Substitute Mihlali Mayambela then made an instant impact off the bench. He darted into the final third before teeing up Senou Coulibaly in the 84th minute to seal a comprehensive 3-0 victory. This result propels the visitors forward in the league phase, justly rewarding their staggering 2.13 expected goals from just 39% possession. For Celje, it is a bitter pill to swallow on home soil. Having the ball means nothing if you cannot pull the trigger.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR cancelled Loïs Diony's goal in the 9th minute, briefly saving Celje before Omonia scored just seven minutes later anyway.
How did substitute S. Coulibaly change the game?
Senou Coulibaly sealed the 3-0 victory in the 84th minute with a decisive finish, perfectly converting an assist from substitute Mihlali Mayambela.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Fine Margins Await as Celje Host Omonia Nicosia
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. An incredibly tight Europa League encounter awaits where Celje must claim points to avoid drifting away from the critical top-24 playoff line early on.
The Setup
Celje enters this October 15, 2026 clash sitting 29th, outside the playoff picture after an opening defeat. Meanwhile, Omonia Nicosia secured three points in their opener, currently holding 15th place and looking to build early momentum. The Balance here is completely off the charts, with both sides looking remarkably evenly matched on paper. While the overall Stakes are moderate on Matchday 2, Celje's poor Form rating highlights an immediate need to correct their course to keep their European campaign viable. With a modest Stars rating pointing to a lack of global marquee names, expect a gritty, collective battle rather than a showcase of individual brilliance.
Key Battle
Žan-Luk Leban will be tasked with anchoring the home resistance against Omonia's Jure Balkovec. Leban needs to be at his sharpest to disrupt the attacking rhythm and sheer momentum that Balkovec brings to the visitors' left flank.
Our Prediction
We expect a tense 1-1 draw. The margins are razor-thin, and neither side will want to overcommit and leave themselves exposed. Omonia's slight momentum might give them the edge in possession, but Celje's desperation to get on the board should secure them a hard-fought point on home soil.