Sturm Graz - NK Celje: head to head and statistics
Mark your calendar for 5 Nov 2026, when Sturm Graz take on NK Celje in their next match. The Euroranking model gives Sturm Graz a 54% probability of winning, compared with 23% for NK Celje. Sturm Graz have posted a recent record of 3 victories, 0 draws, and 2 defeats from their last five games. Over the previous five fixtures, NK Celje picked up 1 win, settled for 3 draws, and suffered 1 loss. Sturm Graz carry an Elo rating of 1501 points, with NK Celje currently rated at 1414.
Matches 2026/27
| 5 Nov 2026 5 Nov 2026 | Sturm Graz | 54% | 23% | 23% | NK Celje | 2026/27 | Europa League | League phase – Matchday 4 |
The percentages are calculated based on the difference in team strength according to our own rating system. The model converts this difference into the probability of either team winning, while the probability of a draw depends on how evenly matched the teams are — the smaller the gap in strength, the higher the chance of a draw.
Ranking position – UEFA
| Club | 2021/22 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 | 2025/26 | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 |
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Sturm Graz | 3.000 | 6.000 | 4.000 | 10.000 | 5.000 | 28.000 |
| 86 |
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NK Celje | 0.000 | 0.000 | 2.500 | 9.500 | 11.000 | 23.000 |
Form in recent games
| Sturm Graz | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026 22 Oct 2026 | win 1:0 | 🏠 | Olympique de Marseille | Europa League | Head-to-head record and team comparison Sturm Graz - Olympique de Marseille |
| 18 Oct 2026 18 Oct 2026 | win 6:1 | 🏠 | Grazer AK | Bundesliga | |
| 15 Oct 2026 15 Oct 2026 | loss 0:3 | 🚌 | AFC Bournemouth | Europa League | |
| 10 Oct 2026 10 Oct 2026 | win 2:0 | 🚌 | Austria Vienna | Bundesliga | |
| 20 Sep 2026 20 Sep 2026 | loss 0:3 | 🚌 | Red Bull Salzburg | Bundesliga | Head-to-head record and team comparison Red Bull Salzburg - Sturm Graz |
| NK Celje | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026 22 Oct 2026 | draw 2:2 | 🏠 | Red Bull Salzburg | Europa League | Head-to-head record and team comparison NK Celje - Red Bull Salzburg |
| 18 Oct 2026 18 Oct 2026 | draw 0:0 | 🚌 | NK Maribor | League | |
| 15 Oct 2026 15 Oct 2026 | loss 0:3 | 🏠 | Omonia Nicosia | Europa League | |
| 10 Oct 2026 10 Oct 2026 | win 1:0 | 🏠 | Aluminij Kidricevo | League | |
| 20 Sep 2026 20 Sep 2026 | draw 0:0 | 🚌 | NS Mura | League | |
Elo Ranking
| Club | Elo | Last changes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 158 |
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Sturm Graz | 1501 |
22 Oct 2026 1:0 vs Olympique de Marseille Europa League League phase +21.95 |
18 Oct 2026 6:1 vs Grazer AK Bundesliga +4.87 |
15 Oct 2026 0:3 vs AFC Bournemouth Europa League League phase -4.70 |
10 Oct 2026 2:0 vs Austria Vienna Bundesliga +9.57 |
20 Sep 2026 0:3 vs Red Bull Salzburg Bundesliga -7.09 |
16 Sep 2026 0:0 vs Stade Rennais FC Europa League League phase +7.55 |
13 Sep 2026 2:1 vs LASK Bundesliga +9.58 |
5 Sep 2026 4:1 vs ASK Voitsberg Domestic cup Round 2 +2.27 |
30 Aug 2026 1:3 vs Rapid Vienna Bundesliga -10.37 |
22 Aug 2026 1:1 vs Austria Lustenau Bundesliga -7.07 |
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| 287 |
|
NK Celje | 1414 |
22 Oct 2026 2:2 vs Red Bull Salzburg Europa League League phase +2.06 |
18 Oct 2026 0:0 vs NK Maribor League +1.64 |
15 Oct 2026 0:3 vs Omonia Nicosia Europa League League phase -12.55 |
10 Oct 2026 1:0 vs Aluminij Kidricevo League +3.80 |
20 Sep 2026 0:0 vs NS Mura League -3.95 |
16 Sep 2026 0:2 vs Bayer Leverkusen Europa League League phase -3.62 |
12 Sep 2026 1:2 vs NK Bravo League -9.54 |
6 Sep 2026 0:1 vs FC Koper League -12.29 |
2 Sep 2026 2:0 vs Aluminij Kidricevo League +5.33 |
30 Aug 2026 1:4 vs Brinje Grosuplje League -13.73 |
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Austria - Slovenia
| 22 Oct 2026 22 Oct 2026 | NK Celje | 2:2 | Red Bull Salzburg | 2026/27 | Europa League | League phase – Matchday 3 | Head-to-head record and team comparison NK Celje - Red Bull Salzburg | ||
| 24 Oct 2024 24 Oct 2024 | Olimpija Ljubljana | 2:0 | LASK | 2024/25 | Conference League | League phase – Matchday 2 | |||
| 26 Aug 2021 26 Aug 2021 | Sturm Graz | 2:0 | NS Mura | 2021/22 | Europa League | Qualifications - Play-off | |||
| 19 Aug 2021 19 Aug 2021 | NS Mura | 1:3 | Sturm Graz | 2021/22 | Europa League | Qualifications - Play-off | |||
Featured matches Sturm Graz - NK Celje
Sturm Graz - NK Celje, 5 Nov 2026
Sturm Graz host NK Celje on 5 November in the fourth matchday of the UEFA Europa League league phase. Sturm have four points after losing 1–2 to Bournemouth, losing 0–4 to Salzburg, and beating Marseille 1–0. Celje have two points after drawing 0–0 with Salzburg and 2–2 with Salzburg. The fixture is scheduled for Merkur Arena.
Sturm enter the fixture after a narrow win, while Celje have taken points from two draws. The Austrian side have scored two goals and conceded six across three matches, while the Slovenian club have scored two and conceded two. The contrast in results gives Sturm a stronger position in the early table.
A win would take Sturm to seven points, while Celje could move to five. The home side will have the advantage of playing in Graz, while the visitors will look to build on their draws. Kick-off is scheduled for 18:45 local time.
FAQ
The next match between Sturm Graz and NK Celje will take place on 5 Nov 2026.