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

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 at stake, this tie carries major sporting and financial significance for both clubs, and interest in detailed Slovan Bratislava vs Celje stats is understandably high ahead of the decisive clash.

The match will be played in the Slovak capital, where Slovan Bratislava have already shown strong European form in this campaign. Celje arrive as a competitive opponent from Slovenia, looking to overturn the historical balance between the sides in UEFA competition. In this context, understanding the full Slovan Bratislava vs Celje stats picture, from head-to-head history to recent form, is essential to gauge where the edge might lie before kick-off.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a short but meaningful European rivalry between Slovan Bratislava and Celje.

  • 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 Champions League action begins with their two-legged encounter in the 2nd Qualifying Round of the 2024 season. Both matches were played in July 2024 and set the tone for how these clubs match up tactically and physically on the European stage.

On 24 July 2024, the first leg took place at Stadion Z'dežele in Celje in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round. The match finished Celje 1-1 Slovan Bratislava, with the half-time score also 1-1. That result underlined how evenly balanced the tie was at that point, with Celje able to score at home but unable to establish a decisive advantage against the Slovak side.

The return leg on 30 July 2024 at Štadión Tehelné pole in Bratislava dramatically shifted the narrative. In the same competition and round, Slovan Bratislava defeated Celje 5-0, after leading 2-0 at half-time. That emphatic home performance not only decided the 2024 tie but also heavily influences the current perception of this matchup, giving Slovan a strong historical platform as the teams prepare to meet again in the 2026 Play-offs. Overall, the existing Slovan Bratislava vs Celje timeline suggests that while Celje can compete, Slovan’s home advantage has been decisive in their brief European history.

Slovan Bratislava vs Celje Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers are based on two UEFA Champions League qualifying fixtures between these clubs.

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

For the current UEFA Champions League 2026 season to date, Slovan Bratislava have been consistent and difficult to beat. Across 4 matches, they have 3 wins and 1 draw, with no defeats. Offensively, they average 1.8 goals per game and have scored 7 times, while defensively they concede just 0.5 goals per match, with only 2 goals allowed. They have kept 2 clean sheets and have not failed to score in any game, underlining a balanced profile with both attacking threat and defensive solidity.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Champions League 2026)

Last 5 Celje Matches Results and Stats

Celje’s UEFA Champions League 2026 season to date shows a more mixed but still competitive picture. Over 4 matches, they have 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss. They are slightly more open defensively, scoring 9 goals (2.3 per match) but conceding 7 (1.8 per match). At home they have been strong, winning both fixtures and averaging 2.5 goals scored with only 1 conceded per game, while away from home they have yet to win, with 1 draw and 1 defeat and a higher rate of goals conceded. Celje have 1 clean sheet and have scored in every match, indicating an attack-minded approach that can leave spaces at the back.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 1 (season to date in UEFA Champions League 2026)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the available head-to-head record, Slovan Bratislava hold a clear advantage over Celje: unbeaten in 2 meetings, with 1 win and 1 draw, and a dominant 6-1 aggregate goal difference. The venue split reinforces this, as the only match played in Bratislava ended in a 5-0 home victory, while the trip to Celje produced a draw. Recent UEFA Champions League 2026 form also leans toward Slovan, who remain unbeaten with strong defensive numbers, whereas Celje combine a potent attack with a more vulnerable back line, particularly away from home. Taken together, the historical head-to-head trends, goal statistics, and current-season form suggest that Slovan Bratislava enter this Play-offs clash with a statistical edge, especially at home, while Celje’s attacking output ensures the contest should still be competitive.

Slovan Bratislava vs Celje H2H Statistics updated on 14 August 2026.

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