Celje vs The New Saints Preview: Team News & Prediction

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Slovenian side Celje begin the final match day of the 2024/25 UEFA Europa Conference League league phase sitting just outside of the top 24 with a chance of qualification up against a TNS side that need snookers to ensure European knockout football for the first time ever.

Kick-off date/time: Thursday 19th December, 2024: UK – 8:00pm / US ET – 3:00pm / US PT – 12:00pm

How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports / US – Not televised

How to watch online: UK – discovery+ / US – Paramount+

Celje vs The New Saints Prediction

Celje surprised many to even reach the UEFA Europa Conference League and they do have a chance of qualification. They do need to win this one to stand a chance of a top 24 finish.

The Slovenians come into this one on the back of a 2-0 loss to Cypriot side Pafos in the UEFA Europa Conference League last week. That means they are now winless in their last four matches across all competitions as they sink to fourth in the Slovenian top-flight.

They now face a TNS side that have earned themselves one win in this season’s UEFA Europa Conference League but need a miracle to qualify for the top 24. They are second in the Cymru Premier behind Penybont after winning 16 league titles since the turn of the century.

Celje have been entertaining with 21 goals coming in their five matches thus far, whilst TNS have been low-scoring. With better motivation and home advantage, Celje are firm favourites.

Celje vs The New Saints Tip: Celje to win