Match report
Celje 2-2 RB Salzburg: match report
Celje and RB Salzburg draw 2-2 in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, with goals from Kitano, Lindstrom, Kramer, and Kučys.
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RB Salzburg drew 2-2 with Celje in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday at Arena Z’dezele, Celje. Sota Kitano opened the scoring for Salzburg in the 9th minute, assisted by Damir Redzic. Jesper Lindstrom doubled the lead just after half-time in the 46th minute, again assisted by Redzic.
Celje responded quickly, with Blaž Kramer scoring in the 50th minute, assisted by Svit Seslar. In stoppage time, A. Kučys equalised for Celje, with Yaya Dukuly providing the assist. The match ended level at 2-2.
Celje received three yellow cards during the match: Artemijus Tutyskinas in the 32nd minute, Pijus Sirvys in the 43rd minute, and Bartosz Mazurek in the 90+2 minute for Salzburg. Damir Redzic also received a yellow card in the 35th minute.
Key statistics from the match showed both teams had 50% possession and equal expected goals (xG) of 1.6. Celje had 3 shots on target compared to Salzburg's 4, while Celje committed 14 fouls to Salzburg's 8. Celje made 2 saves, while Salzburg had 1 save.
Before this match, RB Salzburg were in 23rd place with 3 points from 2 games, while Celje were in 35th place with no points from 2 games.
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Before the game: Celje vs RB Salzburg preview: form & prediction
Celje will host RB Salzburg in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday at 20:00 BST at the Arena Z’dezele in Celje.
Celje's recent form shows 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses from their last 5 matches. They drew 0-0 with Maribor on Saturday, lost 0-3 to Omonia Nicosia on 15 October, and secured a 1-0 win against Aluminij on 10 October.
Currently, Celje sit at 35th in the league table, having played 2 matches without a win, scoring 0 goals and conceding 5, leaving them with 0 points.
RB Salzburg have had a mixed run with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 5 matches. They won 3-0 against SCR Altach on Saturday, lost 0-4 to AC Milan on 15 October, and drew 0-0 with Grazer AK on 10 October.
RB Salzburg are positioned 21st in the league table, with 1 win and 1 loss from 2 matches, scoring 1 goal and conceding 4, earning 3 points.
In their head-to-head record, both teams will look to establish dominance in this encounter.
RB Salzburg are the bookmakers' favourites for this match.
Match Events
All events- 90+4'Mario Kvesić(Out: Darko Hrka)
- 90+2'Bartosz Mazurek
- 90'A. Kučys(2 - 2)(Assist: Yaya Dukuly)
- 83'Damir Redzic(Out: Frans Kratzig)
- 81'Benjamin Verbič(Out: A. Kučys)
- 81'Pijus Sirvys(Out: Žan Žužek)
- 65'Sota Kitano(Out: Gaoussou Diakité)
- 60'Veton Tusha(Out: Yaya Dukuly)
Match Statistics
All stats- 50%Possession50%
- 1.60Expected Goals (xG)1.60
- 3Shots on Target4
- 2Corners3
- 14Fouls10
Prediction
Live win probability
Celje 6%Draw 72%RB Salzburg 22%
The match will most likely result in a draw.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionUEFA Europa League · League Stage 3
- VenueArena Z’dezele, Celje · 13059
- RefereeBrooks, John
- ForecastClear night, 8.8°C
Last five games
CeljeDDLWD
RB SalzburgDWLDL
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 |  Sturm Graz | 3 | -2 | 4 |
| 20 |  NEC Nijmegen | 3 | -3 | 4 |
| 21 | RB Salzburg | 3 | -3 | 4 |
| 22 |  Anderlecht | 3 | +1 | 3 |
| 23 |  1899 Hoffenheim | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 24 |  AC Milan | 3 | -1 | 3 |
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Celje vs RB Salzburg: result, stats & highlights
Celje and RB Salzburg finished 2-2 in the UEFA Europa League (League Stage 3) at Arena Z’dezele. Played: (your local time).
Celje are 29th in the table on 1 points; RB Salzburg are 21st on 4.
Recent form: Celje DDLWD, RB Salzburg DWLDL.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.