Saturday , 14 November 2026

Valmiera FC vs NK Olimpija Ljubljana, Champions League Q 2023 ROUND 1

Champions League Qualification · 2023
Valmiera FC
1 – 2
Full Time
NK Olimpija Ljubljana
Wed 19 Jul 2023 · 15:00 UTC Jana Dalina Stadions HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 29' Agustin Doffo

Overview

Match Preview

Valmiera FC vs NK Olimpija Ljubljana — Champions League Q at Jana Dalina Stadions.

Match Details

  • Referee Cesar Soto Grado (Spain)
4 games this season 🟨 5.0/game ⚽ 14.0 goals/game 🟥 2 total

Head-to-Head

2
Valmiera FC 2 games · Avg 3.0 goals NK Olimpija Ljubljana
Last 5 meetings
2023-07-19 Valmiera FC 1–2 NK Olimpija Ljubljana 2023-07-11 NK Olimpija Ljubljana 2–1 Valmiera FC

Recent Form

Valmiera FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
NK Olimpija Ljubljana
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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 Vikingur 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)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Valmiera FC to score. At the same time, NK Olimpija Ljubljana does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering NK Olimpija Ljubljana that had 183 games and scored 53 goals.
  • 10' international Pape Yare Fall has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 15' Valmiera FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 20' Carlos Olses has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 32 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 29' NK Olimpija Ljubljana player sees a card in front of him.
  • 33' Rui Pedro puts NK Olimpija Ljubljana on the lead.
  • 38' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 43' Ahmet Muhamedbegovic, a Austria , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 46' It is a substitution in Valmiera FC team. Meissa Diop is replaced by Ruan Ribeiro on 46 minute.
  • 51' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 56' Timi Elsnik has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 61' Over 61 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 63' NK Olimpija Ljubljana manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nemanja Gavric is hanging Ivan Posavec on the field on 63 minute.
  • 64' Assisted by Timi Elsnik with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ahmet Muhamedbegovic makes no mistake. 0-2!
  • 69' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Nemanja Motika made 183 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 71' Alioune Ndoye has so much to prove this time. He replaces Maksims Tonisevs on 71 minute.
  • 76' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 81' Another substitution for Valmiera FC to replace Rifet Kapic by Gustavo on 81 minute.
  • 82' The deadlock is broken! Camilo Mena gets on the scoresheet on 82 minutes.
  • 84' The NK Olimpija Ljubljana bench stirs into life. Jorge Silva is withdrawn and Justas Lasickas gets his opportunity.
  • 89' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 89 minutes.
  • 90' Valmiera FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kristers Cudars is hanging Ivan Zhelizko on the field on 90 minute.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 1-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Valmiera FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

NK Olimpija Ljubljana Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

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

✓ Correct
Valmiera FC29% Draw28% NK Olimpija Ljubljana43%
Actual: NK Olimpija Ljubljana win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
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

✗ Wrong
Valmiera FC22% Draw46% NK Olimpija Ljubljana32%
Actual: 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.