Bravo vs Celje - 1. SNL

The history between Bravo and Celje lends this 1. SNL fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on September 12, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. O'Neill made five changes for Celtic's midweek win at St Johnstone as he rested some key players ahead of Sunday's clash.

A glance at the 1. SNL table tells the story: Bravo in 2nd and Celje in 7th, with positions to defend and places to climb. Bravo have been picking up results at a respectable clip, W over their last five with a season win rate of 44.44%. The visitors have been hard to predict on their travels, L in their last five reflecting a win rate of 37.5%. Where Bravo have leaned on defensive discipline, Celje have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. The position of goalkeeper is vital in Fantasy Premier League.

The touchline duel between the two managers adds another layer of intrigue, with both likely to tweak their setups in search of a decisive edge. Hipolito/Europa Press via Getty Images) According to Fabrizio Romano, Man United 'are not proceeding' with a move for the Brighton midfielder.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. The striker excelled as a substitute under Michael Carrick last term, but found goals slightly harder to come by when starting for the Reds.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. On balance, Bravo look well-placed to claim all three points, and a 2-1 home win would not come as a surprise. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says a verdict on the alleged charges against Manchester City "has taken longer than expected".