Celje vs Slovan Bratislava: Head-to-Head Stats and Match Preview

Celje host Slovan Bratislava in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs on 26 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in Celje. The tie is finely poised after the first leg in Bratislava, and this return fixture will decide who progresses towards the group stage. With both sides already familiar with each other on the European stage, this is a high-stakes clash in one of the continent’s premier competitions.

The stakes are clear: a place closer to the UEFA Champions League proper and the financial and sporting rewards that come with it. Celje vs Slovan Bratislava stats from both their recent meetings and current Champions League campaigns suggest a competitive, tactically balanced encounter, with Celje looking to capitalise on home advantage and Slovan Bratislava aiming to extend their unbeaten start to the season.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a small but revealing sample of Celje vs Slovan Bratislava head-to-head meetings in UEFA Champions League qualifiers and play-offs.

• Previous meetings: 3
• Celje wins: 0
• Draws: 2
• Slovan Bratislava wins: 1

Celje vs Slovan Bratislava Timeline & Historical Context

The Celje vs Slovan Bratislava timeline in European competition begins with their two-legged encounter in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round in the 2024 season. On 24 July 2024 in Celje, the sides drew 1-1 at Stadion Z'dežele, with the home team Celje and visitors Slovan Bratislava level at both half-time and full-time in a tightly contested match.

The return leg on 30 July 2024 at Štadión Tehelné pole in Bratislava proved decisive. Slovan Bratislava, playing at home, defeated Celje 5-0 in a comprehensive 2nd Qualifying Round victory, having led 2-0 at half-time. That result underlined Slovan’s attacking power on home soil and set an early marker in this emerging European rivalry.

The most recent chapter came on 19 August 2026, again at Tehelne Pole Stadion in Bratislava, this time in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs. Slovan Bratislava and Celje drew 1-1, with the home side leading 1-1 at half-time and the score unchanged by full-time. This result leaves the current tie finely balanced ahead of the return match in Celje and adds another draw to the Celje vs Slovan Bratislava timeline, suggesting that outside of the 5-0 result, these sides often play out close contests.

Celje vs Slovan Bratislava Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Celje vs Slovan Bratislava stats highlight a clear scoring edge for the Slovak champions, despite a relatively even set of results in terms of draws.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Celje 2 - 7 Slovan Bratislava
• Average Goals per Match: Celje 0.67 vs Slovan Bratislava 2.33

Venue Split Performance:

• At Celje's stadium: 1 matches played here — Celje won 0 (as home side), Slovan Bratislava won 0 (as away side), 1 draws
• At Slovan Bratislava's stadium: 2 matches played here — Slovan Bratislava won 1 (as home side), Celje won 0 (as away side), 1 draws

Celje vs Slovan Bratislava Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Celje vs Slovan Bratislava last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 2026-08-19: Slovan Bratislava 1-1 Celje (Half-time: 1-1) – UEFA Champions League, Play-offs
• 2024-07-30: Slovan Bratislava 5-0 Celje (Half-time: 2-0) – UEFA Champions League, 2nd Qualifying Round
• 2024-07-24: Celje 1-1 Slovan Bratislava (Half-time: 1-1) – UEFA Champions League, 2nd Qualifying Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Celje Matches Results and Stats

For Celje, the picture from their UEFA Champions League campaign season to date is one of mixed but competitive form. Across 5 matches they have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with a strong attacking return of 10 goals scored and 8 conceded. At home, Celje have been particularly productive, averaging 2.5 goals scored and 1.0 conceded, reflecting a proactive approach in front of their own fans, while away matches have been higher scoring at both ends. Only once have they kept a clean sheet, but they have yet to fail to score in this European run.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 2, Lose 1 (season to date in UEFA Champions League)

Last 5 Slovan Bratislava Matches Results and Stats

Slovan Bratislava arrive in Celje with an unbeaten UEFA Champions League record this season to date. Over 5 matches they have produced 3 wins and 2 draws, combining defensive solidity with efficient attacking play. They have scored 8 goals and conceded only 3, averaging 1.6 goals for and 0.6 against per match. At home they have been difficult to break down, and away from Bratislava they have maintained a strong output of 2.0 goals scored per game while conceding just 0.5. Two clean sheets and no games without scoring underline a well-balanced side in European competition.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 2, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Champions League)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the Celje vs Slovan Bratislava stats and head-to-head record point towards a slight historical and current-form edge for Slovan Bratislava. They lead the overall series with 1 win and 2 draws and hold a clear advantage in goals scored, averaging more than twice Celje’s output across their three meetings. However, Celje have drawn both matches in which they have hosted this opponent and have shown strong attacking numbers at home in this season’s UEFA Champions League. Slovan Bratislava’s unbeaten record and defensive resilience suggest they travel with confidence, but the narrow margins in two of the three past encounters indicate that this Play-offs decider is likely to be closely fought, with small details and efficiency in both boxes determining who progresses.

Celje vs Slovan Bratislava H2H Statistics updated on 2026-08-21.