The Matchday 5 clash in the 2024/25 UEFA Europa Conference League group stage between Olimpija Ljubljana (Slovenia) and Cercle Brugge (Belgium) will take place on December 12 at the Stožice Stadium in Ljubljana. Olimpija Ljubljana vs. Cercle Brugge: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Olimpija Ljubljana vs. Cercle Brugge
Olimpija Ljubljana (4-3-3): Nejc Vidmar – Timi Max Elšnik, David Sualehe, Mario Kvesić, Ivan Prtajin – Tjaš Begić, Agustin Doffo, Đorđe Crnomarković – Mustafa Nukić, Aldair Djaló, Rui Pedro.
Cercle Brugge (3-5-2): Radosław Majecki – Jesper Daland, Edgaras Utkus, Thibo Somers – Christiaan Ravych, Charles Vanhoutte, Leonardo Lopes, Olivier Deman, Kévin Denkey – Ayase Ueda, Thibo Baeten.
Olimpija Ljubljana
In the last round, Olimpija Ljubljana secured a 2-1 victory away against HJK Helsinki. This marked their second consecutive win in the Conference League, propelling them into second place in their group with seven points. The team has shown resilience, especially in defense, conceding only three goals in their last three matches. A victory in this fixture could potentially see them take the top spot in the group, depending on other results.
Midfielder Agustin Doffo is suspended for this game.
- The team has not lost in regular time in their last 5 home matches in the Conference League (3 wins, 2 draws).
- Olimpija Ljubljana has scored at least two goals in 4 of their last 6 home games in this tournament.
- The number "2" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 3 of Olimpija Ljubljana's last 4 home matches in the Conference League.
Cercle Brugge
Cercle Brugge comes into this match after a 3-0 home win over PAOK in their last outing. This victory was their first in the Conference League this season, lifting them to third place in the group with four points. The team has struggled to find consistency, particularly away from home, where they have yet to secure a win in this tournament. A win here is crucial for their chances of advancing to the knockout stages.
- The team has not won in regular time in their last four away matches in the Conference League (2 draws, 2 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 4 of Cercle Brugge's last 6 away games in this tournament.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 4 of Cercle Brugge's last 6 away matches in the Conference League.
Olimpija Ljubljana vs. Cercle Brugge: Match Prediction
Olimpija Ljubljana has demonstrated strong form at home, utilizing a solid defensive strategy and capitalizing on counterattacks. Cercle Brugge, on the other hand, has struggled on the road and will need to improve their away performance to challenge for points. Given the current form of both teams, a closely contested match is expected, with Olimpija Ljubljana having the edge due to their home advantage.
Considering all factors, my prediction: Total under 2.5 goals