Match

Zeljeznicar Sarajevo vs Čelik: prediction and stats

Premijer LigaRegular Season - 8Kick-off on September 19, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Stadion Grbavica, Sarajevo

Zeljeznicar SarajevoČelik

The Footlab model makes Zeljeznicar Sarajevo the favourite at 50%, against 27% for a draw and 22% for Čelik. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Zeljeznicar Sarajevo vs Čelik?

A very open match: only 94 Elo points separate Zeljeznicar Sarajevo (1,592) and Čelik (1,499).

Zeljeznicar Sarajevo win50 %
Draw27 %
Čelik win22 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Zeljeznicar Sarajevo have 4 wins, 5 draws and 6 defeats; Čelik have 9, 2 and 4.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Zeljeznicar Sarajevo
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026Zrinjski(away)0-2Premijer Liga
Aug 7, 2026BSK Banja Luka(home)2-1Premijer Liga
Aug 1, 2026Sloboda Tuzla(home)0-3Friendlies Clubs
Jul 18, 2026Karpaty(away)0-4Friendlies Clubs
May 25, 2026FK Sarajevo(away)0-1Premijer Liga
Čelik
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026Borac Banja Luka(away)0-2Premijer Liga
Aug 14, 2026Siroki Brijeg(home)1-2Premijer Liga
Aug 9, 2026Zrinjski(away)1-2Premijer Liga
Jun 6, 2026GOŠK Gabela(away)1-11st League - FBiH
May 31, 2026Igman Konjic(home)4-01st League - FBiH

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Zeljeznicar Sarajevo win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 Čelik win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Nov 3, 2019Zeljeznicar Sarajevo 3-0 ČelikPremijer Liga
Aug 10, 2019Čelik 0-2 Zeljeznicar SarajevoPremijer Liga
May 18, 2019Zeljeznicar Sarajevo 1-2 ČelikPremijer Liga
Oct 5, 2018Zeljeznicar Sarajevo 3-2 ČelikPremijer Liga
Jul 29, 2018Čelik 1-0 Zeljeznicar SarajevoPremijer Liga
Mar 7, 2018Zeljeznicar Sarajevo 3-1 ČelikPremijer Liga

Last archived meeting: Zeljeznicar Sarajevo vs Čelik on Nov 3, 2019

How many goals should we expect?

Zeljeznicar Sarajevo score 0.9 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Čelik score 2.1 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 44% probability of over 2.5 goals and 48% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Zeljeznicar Sarajevo0.91.254/156/15
Čelik2.11.159/1511/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Zeljeznicar Sarajevo sit 6th in Premijer Liga (3 points from 2 matches) and Čelik sit 10th (0 points from 3 matches).

2026 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
6Zeljeznicar Sarajevo2101233
10Čelik3003260

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Zeljeznicar Sarajevo vs Čelik?
The Footlab model makes Zeljeznicar Sarajevo the favourite at 50%, against 27% for a draw and 22% for Čelik.
Where and when is Zeljeznicar Sarajevo vs Čelik played?
Zeljeznicar Sarajevo vs Čelik is played on September 19, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Stadion Grbavica, in the Premijer Liga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 44% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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