UEFA Conference League 25/26, Playoff round · 19 Feb 2026

FC Drita 2–3 NK Celje

Expected and what happened

Before the match, from team ratings for Jan 2026; the outlined result is what happened.

Footybot saw it as open: FC Drita 35%, the draw 26%, NK Celje 39%.

NK Celje won a close one on the chances: 1.5 xG to 1.5.

Best on the pitch by Footybot's score: Liridon Balaj, 67.0 in 45′.

Well above their usual level: Liridon Balaj +25.2, Blerim Krasniqi +18.5, Darko Hrka +15.9.

Well below it: Almir Ajzeraj −15.4, Mario Kvesić −13.2, Jorgo Pëllumbi −10.2.

Each side's last five results before this match.

18 Dec 2025	L 0–3	at Rayo Vallecano Conference League
11 Dec 2025	L 0–3	v AZ Alkmaar Conference League
27 Nov 2025	W 1–0	v KF Shkëndija Conference League
6 Nov 2025	W 1–0	at Shelbourne Conference League
23 Oct 2025	D 1–1	v Omonia Nicosia Conference League

18 Dec 2025	D 0–0	v Shelbourne Conference League
11 Dec 2025	L 0–3	at HNK Rijeka Conference League
27 Nov 2025	L 1–2	at SK Sigma Olomouc Conference League
6 Nov 2025	W 2–1	v Legia Warszawa Conference League
23 Oct 2025	W 2–0	at Shamrock Rovers Conference League

No earlier meeting in Footybot's data.

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score	vs usual
Liridon Balaj Midfielder	45	1	1	0.07	67.0	+25.2
Blerim Krasniqi Forward	45	1	0	0.61	59.8	+18.5
Faton Maloku Goalkeeper	90	0	0	–	44.5	−3.8
Veton Tusha Midfielder	76	0	0	0.14	42.5	–
Kemelho Nguena Midfielder	59	0	0	0.04	39.6	–
Albert Dabiqaj Midfielder	90	0	0	0.04	38.0	−6.4
Vesel Limaj Midfielder	90	0	1	0.08	37.3	−0.5
Raddy Ovouka Defender	90	0	0	–	36.8	−1.7
Jorgo Pëllumbi Defender	90	0	0	–	36.7	−10.2
Besnik Krasniqi Defender	90	0	0	0.06	36.3	−5.1
Oniks Grezda Forward	14	0	0	–	36.2	–
Kristal Abazaj Midfielder	45	0	0	0.32	35.6	–
Almir Ajzeraj Midfielder	45	0	0	–	32.6	−15.4
Florent Ramadani Midfielder	31	0	0	0.16	31.7	–

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score	vs usual
Ivica Vidović Midfielder	2	0	0	–	88.9	–
Rudi Požeg Vancaš Midfielder	8	0	1	–	80.5	–
Armandas Kučys Forward	64	1	0	0.69	58.1	–
Darko Hrka Midfielder	90	0	1	–	57.1	+15.9
Ivan Ćalušić Midfielder	90	0	0	0.23	52.7	–
Milot Avdyli Midfielder	82	1	0	0.43	48.6	+0.2
Žan-Luk Leban Goalkeeper	90	0	0	–	44.7	−8.5
Artemijus Tutyškinas Defender	90	0	0	0.06	43.6	−9.8
Łukasz Bejger Defender	90	0	0	–	42.3	−7.4
Svit Sešlar Midfielder	90	0	0	–	41.3	−1.8
Mario Kvesić Midfielder	88	0	0	0.12	37.7	−13.2