Valmiera FC vs NK Olimpija Ljubljana, Champions League Q 2023 ROUND 1
Overview
Match Preview
Valmiera FC vs NK Olimpija Ljubljana — Champions League Q at Jana Dalina Stadions.
- Valmiera FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- NK Olimpija Ljubljana 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Cesar Soto Grado (Spain)
3 games this season
🟨 5.3/game
⚽ 16.0 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jul | NK Olimpija Ljubljana | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Jul | NK Olimpija Ljubljana | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Aug | KKS Lech Poznań | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jul | Valmiera FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Jul | Valmiera FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Sep | HSK Zrinjski Mostar | H | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Aug | KF Víkingur | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Aug | Yeni Malatyaspor | H | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Jul | Yeni Malatyaspor | A | 2–2 | D |
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' Welcome to Jana Dalina Stadions that hosts another battle between Valmiera FC and NK Olimpija Ljubljana.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' Leonardo Gaucho has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 25' The travelling NK Olimpija Ljubljana supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 29' The referee calls foul for Agustin Doffo. He receives a card.
- 33' Rui Pedro has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 33 minutes.
- 38' It is a cagey affair so far. Valmiera FC in their trying to find a way past NK Olimpija Ljubljana's compact .
- 43' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Valmiera FC that had 3 games and scored 2 goals.
- 46' Another change for Valmiera FC made on 46 minute. Meissa Diop leaves to be changed by Ruan Ribeiro.
- 51' Ahmet Muhamedbegovic has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 56' Valmiera FC have won 2 goals from 3 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 61' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 63' It is a substitution in NK Olimpija Ljubljana team. Ivan Posavec is replaced by Nemanja Gavric on 63 minute.
- 64' A goal from the Austria international Ahmet Muhamedbegovic! He fires home on 64 to make it 0-2!
- 69' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Valmiera FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 71' Alioune Ndoye has so much to prove this time. He replaces Maksims Tonisevs on 71 minute.
- 76' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 81' Gustavo gets the nod from Valmiera FC. He replaces Rifet Kapic and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' Camilo Mena is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 84' The NK Olimpija Ljubljana manager makes a substitution. Jorge Silva departs to be replaced by Justas Lasickas.
- 89' Over 89 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 90' Valmiera FC make a change. Ivan Zhelizko trudges off to be replaced by Kristers Cudars on 90 minutes.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-2.
Lineups
Valmiera FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 17
-
6
Ivan Zhelizko ↓ Kristers Cudars 90'
- 10
-
22
Meissa Diop ↓ Ruan Ribeiro 46'
-
49
Rifet Kapic ↓ Gustavo 81'
- 23
- 70
- 75
Bench
- 26
- 4
- 27
-
7
Gustavo ↑ 81'
-
8
Kristers Cudars ↑ 90'
- 11
- 20
- 80
- 99
-
9
Ruan Ribeiro ↑ 46'
-
24
Alioune Ndoye ↑ 71'
- 28
NK Olimpija Ljubljana Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
- 10
-
2
Jorge Silva ↓ Justas Lasickas 84'
-
19
Svit Seslar ↓ Nemanja Motika 84'
- 3
- 69
- 16
- 14
-
21
Ivan Posavec ↓ Nemanja Gavric 63'
- 99
- 9
Bench
- 43
-
8
Justas Lasickas ↑ 84'
- 37
- 17
- 30
- 77
- 6
- 11
- 31
- 22
-
33
Nemanja Gavric ↑ 63'
-
20
Nemanja Motika ↑ 84'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rui Pedro | 2 |
| Ahmet Muhamedbegovic | 1 |
| Camilo Mena | 1 |
| Mustafa Nukic | 1 |
| Meissa Diop | 1 |
Head to Head
Valmiera FC Form
NK Olimpija Ljubljana Form
2023-07-19
Valmiera FC
1–2
NK Olimpija Ljubljana
W
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 Víkingur
W
2019-08-01
NK Olimpija Ljubljana
0–1
Yeni Malatyaspor
L
2019-07-25
Yeni Malatyaspor
2–2
NK Olimpija Ljubljana
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.22
Valmiera FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57
NK Olimpija Ljubljana xG
I would bet for:
Valmiera FC or NK Olimpija Ljubljana 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: NK Olimpija Ljubljana win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Valmiera FC or Draw
57%
Draw or NK Olimpija Ljubljana
71%
Valmiera FC or NK Olimpija Ljubljana
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: NK Olimpija Ljubljana win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8.7%
0 – 0
8.1%
0 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
6.9%
1 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
4.7%
2 – 0
4.5%
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Valmiera FC
| Handicap | Valmiera FC covers | Push | NK Olimpija Ljubljana covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 21% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Valmiera FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
NK Olimpija Ljubljana keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

