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Celje vs Slovan Bratislava Stats: Head-to-Head Record

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 in Europe’s elite competition, and this second-leg encounter will decide who progresses toward the group stage. With both sides already familiar with each other from recent qualifiers, the Celje vs Slovan Bratislava stats provide a clear framework for what to expect in this decisive clash.

The match will be played in Celje, with the Slovenian champions looking to capitalise on home advantage after a balanced first leg in Bratislava. Slovan Bratislava arrive with strong recent Champions League form in the 2026 season, while Celje have shown they can both score freely and compete at this level. With a place in the next phase of the UEFA Champions League on the line, the stakes are high and every detail in the Celje vs Slovan Bratislava stats could prove decisive.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a short but competitive head-to-head history between Celje and Slovan Bratislava 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 is entirely shaped by UEFA Champions League qualifying and play-off ties. All three recorded meetings have come in this competition, underlining that this is a modern European matchup rather than a long-standing regional rivalry. Despite the limited sample, the pattern already hints at a tactical, closely contested pairing.

The earliest recorded meeting came on 24 July 2024 in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round at Stadion Z'dežele in Celje. That match finished Celje 1-1 Slovan Bratislava, with the score also 1-1 at half-time. It set the tone for a balanced contest whenever the Slovak and Slovenian sides meet, especially on Slovenian soil where Celje have managed to keep things level.

The return leg of that 2024 tie took place on 30 July 2024 at Štadión Tehelné pole in Bratislava in the same 2nd Qualifying Round. Slovan Bratislava were dominant on home ground, winning 5-0 against Celje after leading 2-0 at half-time. That result remains the only outright victory in the head-to-head record and demonstrated Slovan’s capacity to exploit home advantage in Europe.

Their most recent meeting was on 19 August 2026 in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs at Tehelne Pole Stadion in Bratislava. Once again, the match ended level: Slovan Bratislava 1-1 Celje, with the half-time score also 1-1. This draw in the first leg of the Play-offs confirms that Celje have adjusted since the heavy defeat in 2024, especially away from home, and it keeps the current tie finely balanced heading into the second leg in Celje.

Celje vs Slovan Bratislava Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers point to a narrow historical edge for Slovan Bratislava, driven mainly by one emphatic home win, while Celje have consistently found ways to stay competitive, particularly in Slovenia.

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 available record in the 2026 UEFA Champions League season to date shows a mixed but competitive profile. Over five matches, they have combined strong home performances with more variable away results, yet they have still managed to score in every game. Offensively, Celje average 2.0 goals per match, with a particularly strong 2.5 goals per game at home, while defensively they concede 1.6 per match overall, with more vulnerability on their travels.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 2, Lose 1

Last 5 Slovan Bratislava Matches Results and Stats

Slovan Bratislava’s 2026 UEFA Champions League season to date reflects a more consistently positive trajectory. Across five matches, they are unbeaten, combining three wins and two draws. They score an average of 1.6 goals per match, rising to 2.0 away from home, and concede only 0.6 per game overall, highlighting a well-organised defence. Clean sheets both at home and away, plus no defeats, underline Slovan Bratislava’s solid platform heading into the second leg in Celje.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 2, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the Celje vs Slovan Bratislava stats, history points to a slight edge for Slovan Bratislava, primarily due to their 5-0 home win in the 2024 UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round and an overall 7-2 goal advantage across three matches. However, two of the three encounters have ended in 1-1 draws, including both fixtures in Celje and the most recent Play-offs first leg in Bratislava, indicating that this matchup often settles into a balanced, tactical battle. Celje’s strong scoring record at home in the 2026 campaign contrasts with Slovan Bratislava’s unbeaten run and tight defence, setting up a finely balanced second leg where historical trends lean marginally towards Slovan Bratislava, but recent performances suggest that another closely fought contest is highly plausible.

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

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