Slovan Bratislava vs Celje Stats: Head-to-head Record and Historical Meetings

Slovan Bratislava host Celje in Bratislava on 19 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs. With a place in the group stage on the line, this tie carries major sporting and financial significance for both clubs, and the Slovan Bratislava vs Celje stats provide a clear framework for assessing how this matchup might unfold.

Played on neutral European ground in terms of competition but at a venue in Bratislava, this Play-offs clash comes after both sides have already navigated earlier rounds in the 2026 season. The record shows Slovan Bratislava have started this Champions League campaign strongly and remain unbeaten, while Celje have combined attacking productivity with some defensive vulnerability. In this context, understanding the Slovan Bratislava vs Celje stats and historical meetings is essential to gauging the balance of power ahead of kick-off.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between Slovan Bratislava and Celje is based on their two-leg Champions League qualifying tie in 2024.

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

Slovan Bratislava vs Celje Timeline & Historical Context

The Slovan Bratislava vs Celje timeline in UEFA competition is defined by their 2nd Qualifying Round encounter in the 2024 UEFA Champions League. The first leg took place on 24 July 2024 at Stadion Z'dežele in Celje, where Celje hosted Slovan Bratislava in a tightly contested match that ended 1-1 in the regular 90 minutes. The home side led 1-0 at half-time, but Slovan Bratislava responded after the break to level the score and take a valuable draw from Slovenia in the 2nd Qualifying Round.

The return leg on 30 July 2024 at Štadión Tehelné pole in Bratislava proved decisive. In front of their home support, Slovan Bratislava delivered a dominant performance in the same competition and round, winning 5-0 against Celje. They established control early, going 2-0 up by half-time, and then added three more goals in the second half to complete a comprehensive 5-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round.

These two fixtures form the complete documented Slovan Bratislava vs Celje timeline so far in European competition. Across those matches, Slovan Bratislava showed they could both grind out a result away (1-1) and overwhelm Celje at home (5-0), setting a clear historical benchmark as the sides prepare to meet again in the higher-stakes environment of the Play-offs.

Slovan Bratislava vs Celje Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline Slovan Bratislava’s advantage across the two previous Champions League qualifiers.

Overall Record & Goals:

Total Goals Scored: Slovan Bratislava 6 - 1 Celje
Average Goals per Match: Slovan Bratislava 3.00 vs Celje 0.50

Venue Split Performance:

At Štadión Tehelné pole: 1 match played here — Slovan Bratislava won 1 (as home side), Celje won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
At Stadion Z'dežele: 1 match played here — Celje won 0 (as home side), Slovan Bratislava won 0 (as away side), 1 draw

Slovan Bratislava vs Celje Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

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

30 July 2024: Slovan Bratislava 5-0 Celje (Half-time: 2-0) – UEFA Champions League, 2nd Qualifying Round
24 July 2024: Celje 1-1 Slovan Bratislava (Half-time: 1-1) – UEFA Champions League, 2nd Qualifying Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Slovan Bratislava Matches Results and Stats

Slovan Bratislava’s Champions League campaign in the 2026 season to date has been highly efficient. Across four matches in this competition, they are unbeaten with three wins and one draw, split between two home and two away fixtures. Offensively, they average 1.8 goals per game, scoring 7 in total, while defensively they have been very solid, conceding only 2 goals at an average of 0.5 per match. They have kept two clean sheets and have scored in every game, underlining a balanced and consistent profile.

Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Champions League)

Last 5 Celje Matches Results and Stats

Celje’s 2026 UEFA Champions League season to date also shows a competitive side with clear attacking strengths. Over four matches, they have registered two wins, one draw and one defeat, with both victories coming at home. Celje have scored 9 goals in these fixtures, averaging 2.3 per match, but they have also conceded 7, at 1.8 per game, highlighting a more open style. They have one clean sheet and have found the net in every outing, with their away record more mixed due to higher goals conceded on the road.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical standpoint, Slovan Bratislava approach this UEFA Champions League Play-offs fixture with a clear edge in the direct matchup. The head-to-head record stands at one win and one draw in their favour, with a commanding 6-1 aggregate goal difference across the 2024 2nd Qualifying Round. At home, Slovan Bratislava have already demonstrated they can decisively outscore Celje, while Celje’s only positive result came via a draw on their own ground.

Season to date in the 2026 Champions League, Slovan Bratislava remain unbeaten, combining strong defensive metrics with reliable scoring. Celje, meanwhile, offer more volatility: they are dangerous going forward but concede significantly more, particularly away from home. Taken together, the historical head-to-head numbers, venue split, and current-season form all tilt the statistical balance slightly towards Slovan Bratislava, though Celje’s attacking output suggests this Play-offs clash still has the potential to be competitive and open. Slovan Bratislava vs Celje H2H Statistics updated on 14 August 2026.