NK Olimpija Ljubljana vs Valmiera FC, Champions League Q 2023 ROUND 1
Overview
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NK Olimpija Ljubljana vs Valmiera FC — Champions League Q at Stozice Stadium.
- NK Olimpija Ljubljana 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Valmiera FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Andrei Chivulete
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul | Valmiera FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Sep | HSK Zrinjski Mostar | H | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Aug | KF Vikingur | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Aug | Yeni Malatyaspor | H | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Jul | Yeni Malatyaspor | A | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Jul | FK Rigas Futbola Skola | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul | NK Olimpija Ljubljana | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Aug | KKS Lech Poznań | A | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Valmiera FC get us underway at Stozice Stadium.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. NK Olimpija Ljubljana and Valmiera FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' Austria international Ahmet Muhamedbegovic has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 25' The -year-old Ivan Zhelizko has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 30' Valmiera FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 35' Poor challenge from Ruan Ribeiro. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 40' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 42' Mustafa Nukic adds to his 0 season tally! NK Olimpija Ljubljana lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 47' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 52' Marcel Ratnik is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Valmiera FC so far.
- 57' NK Olimpija Ljubljana are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 62' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 65' Valmiera FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Rifet Kapic is hanging Victor Diagne on the field on 65 minute.
- 67' Pape Yare Fall has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alvis Jaunzems on 67 minute.
- 72' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 74' Magnificent from Rui Pedro! That is 2 goals in 183 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 79' Rifet Kapic is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for NK Olimpija Ljubljana tonight.
- 84' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 87' A stunning finish from Meissa Diop — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 90' NK Olimpija Ljubljana ring the changes. Jorge Silva has done his job and it is now time for Justas Lasickas to step up.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Valmiera FC.
Lineups
NK Olimpija Ljubljana Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
- 10
-
2
Jorge Silva ↓ Justas Lasickas 90'
- 19
- 3
- 69
- 16
- 14
- 21
- 99
- 9
Bench
- 43
-
8
Justas Lasickas ↑ 90'
- 17
- 30
- 77
- 6
- 11
- 26
- 31
- 22
- 33
- 20
Valmiera FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 6
-
10
Alvis Jaunzems ↓ Pape Yare Fall 67'
- 20
-
80
Victor Diagne ↓ Rifet Kapic 65'
- 9
- 23
-
24
Alioune Ndoye ↓ Leonardo Gaucho 65'
- 70
Bench
- 26
- 4
-
17
Pape Yare Fall ↑ 67'
- 27
- 7
- 8
- 22
-
49
Rifet Kapic ↑ 65'
- 99
-
75
Leonardo Gaucho ↑ 65'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rui Pedro | 2 |
| Mustafa Nukic | 1 |
| Meissa Diop | 1 |
| Ahmet Muhamedbegovic | 1 |
| Camilo Mena | 1 |
Head to Head
NK Olimpija Ljubljana Form
2023-07-11
NK Olimpija Ljubljana
2–1
Valmiera FC
W
2020-09-17
NK Olimpija Ljubljana
2–3
HSK Zrinjski Mostar
L
2020-08-27
NK Olimpija Ljubljana
2–1
KF Vikingur
W
2019-08-01
NK Olimpija Ljubljana
0–1
Yeni Malatyaspor
L
2019-07-25
Yeni Malatyaspor
2–2
NK Olimpija Ljubljana
D
2019-07-18
FK Rigas Futbola Skola
0–2
NK Olimpija Ljubljana
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.7
NK Olimpija Ljubljana xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Valmiera FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: NK Olimpija Ljubljana win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
NK Olimpija Ljubljana or Draw
78%
Draw or Valmiera FC
48%
NK Olimpija Ljubljana or Valmiera FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: NK Olimpija Ljubljana win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
1 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
9%
0 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
5.8%
0 – 1
5.8%
3 – 1
5.3%
3 – 0
5%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — NK Olimpija Ljubljana
| Handicap | NK Olimpija Ljubljana covers | Push | Valmiera FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 23% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
NK Olimpija Ljubljana keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Valmiera FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.