The Slovenian Celje eliminated Cypriot Apoel in the 1/16 finals after a 2-2 draw at home and a 2-0 win away. As a host, they have played eight matches in European competitions since the beginning of the season and have not lost any of them (5 wins and 3 draws). Most of these home matches were successful, with over 2.5 goals and goals in both nets in their last five home matches in Europe.
Lugano did not show much consistency in the group stage of the tournament, although they managed to finish in the top 8. On the eve of the upcoming match, they do not seem to be in their best form. They have lost their last three matches at the local level, including their last three away games, and have only one win in their last seven matches.
Prediction: Both teams to score, 1X double chanceThere are prospects for another successful home match for Celje, as I believe the hosts will continue to have no loss on their home turf this season in European competitions.
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