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Alpacem Kanal vs OK Maribor Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 14-11-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Alpacem Kanal 1-3 OK Maribor
Alpacem KanalDrawOK Maribor
Alpacem Kanal hosts OK Maribor in the 1. DOL on 14 November in a match that pits a struggling home side against a visitor in considerably better form. Kanal sit seventh with just one win from three league games, while Maribor occupy third with two wins from three. The gap in current standing reflects a wider gulf in recent performance that should tell decisively on the night.
Team form
Alpacem Kanal
Alpacem Kanal have won just one of their last five matches. Their sole bright spot came on 7 November when they beat Crnuce 3-1 at home, but that victory masks deeper problems. In their two league defeats before that, they lost 1-3 to both Calcit Kamnik and Triglav Kranj, showing an inability to compete with the division's stronger sides. Over these five games, they have averaged 1.6 sets scored per match against 2.2 conceded — a damning defensive record that suggests their backline is being picked apart regularly.
OK Maribor
OK Maribor have won three of their last five outings and arrive on the back of consecutive victories. They beat Calcit Kamnik 3-0 at home on 8 November, then travelled to Zagreb and defeated Dinamo 3-1 in the Challenge Cup on 11 November. In league play, they have won their last two matches and conceded only 1.6 sets per game while scoring 2.0. That attacking efficiency, combined with a tighter defence, marks them out as the more complete outfit.
Head-to-head
These sides met in the Slovenia Cup on 23 December 2025, when Alpacem Kanal won 3-1 away at Maribor. That result, however, sits in isolation and predates the current league campaign. It offers limited insight into how this fixture will unfold in the 1. DOL context, where form and momentum matter far more than a single cup tie from nearly a year ago.
Key factors
Maribor's defensive solidity is the critical advantage here. Kanal's attack has struggled to find rhythm, and facing a side that has conceded just 8 sets across five recent matches will expose that weakness further. Conversely, Kanal's defence has been porous, and Maribor's attacking consistency — they have won their last two league games comfortably — suggests they will find the space to punish. The home court offers Kanal some comfort, but form trumps venue at this level, and Maribor's recent trajectory is markedly superior.
Prediction
Maribor are the clear favourites here. They sit higher in the table, have won more recently, and their set differential over the last five games is substantially better than Kanal's. Kanal's one cup victory over Maribor months ago carries little weight against the current disparity in league form. Maribor should control this match and close it out in straight sets or lose only one. Kanal will need to tighten their defence dramatically and find an attacking spark they have not shown in their recent league outings to trouble the visitors.
OK Maribor are strong favourites to win this match. Their superior recent form, better defensive record, and higher league position all point to an away victory. Expect Maribor to dominate set play and leave Kanal searching for answers.
Match info
Tournaments:
1. DOL(2026)
Type
League
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Alpacem Kanal
W
W
L
L
L
OK Maribor
W
W
W
L
L
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  ACH Ljubljana | 4 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
| 2 |  Calcit Kamnik | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 3 |  OK Maribor | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| 4 |  Pomgrad | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| 5 |  Krka | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 6 |  Fuzinar | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 7 |  Alpacem Kanal | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 8 |  Crnuce | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 9 |  Triglav Kranj | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 10 |  Brezovica | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
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