Celje vs Slovan Bratislava Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before August 2026 Match

Celje and Slovan Bratislava meet 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, and this return fixture in Slovenia will decide who progresses towards the group stage of Europe’s elite club competition. With the venue listed in Celje and the stakes at their highest, every detail in the Celje vs Slovan Bratislava stats matters for understanding how this clash might unfold.

The match is part of the 2026 UEFA Champions League Play-offs, a decisive phase where both clubs are just one step away from the main draw. Celje come into this game having shown attacking intent in qualifying so far, while Slovan Bratislava arrive with an unbeaten Champions League campaign this season. The Celje vs Slovan Bratislava stats and the historical record from their previous encounters underline how finely balanced this tie is, despite Slovan’s stronger aggregate record in earlier meetings.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between Celje and Slovan Bratislava in UEFA Champions League qualifiers and play-offs shows a narrow edge for the Slovak side.

• 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 is compact but already instructive. All three recorded meetings have come in the UEFA Champions League qualifying and play-off phases, providing a clear like-for-like comparison. The record shows that Slovan Bratislava have generally held the upper hand, especially when playing in Bratislava, while Celje have been more competitive on home soil.

The first meeting in this sequence took place 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 (half-time 1-1), underlining how evenly matched the sides were in Slovenia. The return leg on 30 July 2024 at Štadión Tehelné pole in Bratislava shifted the balance decisively. Slovan Bratislava defeated Celje 5-0 (half-time 2-0) in the same 2nd Qualifying Round, establishing a dominant home performance in that tie.

Their most recent encounter came on 19 August 2026, again in Bratislava, in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs. At Tehelne Pole Stadion, Slovan Bratislava and Celje drew 1-1 (half-time 1-1), mirroring the pattern from the 2024 match in Slovenia but this time on Slovak soil. This result keeps the 2026 Play-offs tie finely balanced heading into the second leg in Celje. Overall, the Celje vs Slovan Bratislava timeline shows that while Slovan have produced the single standout victory, two of the three meetings have ended level, suggesting that Celje are capable of competing closely, particularly when they avoid early setbacks.

Celje vs Slovan Bratislava Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers offer a concise but revealing picture of how these clubs match up when they face each other in Champions League qualifying and play-off rounds.

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:

• 19 August 2026: Slovan Bratislava 1-1 Celje (Half-time: 1-1) – UEFA Champions League Play-offs
• 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 Celje Matches Results and Stats

For Celje, the recent UEFA Champions League campaign (season to date) reflects a mixed but competitive profile. Across 5 matches, they have produced 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 defeat, with a strong attacking return of 10 goals scored and 8 conceded. At home, Celje have been particularly effective, winning both of their 2 fixtures with 5 goals scored and only 2 allowed, averaging 2.5 goals for and 1.0 against per home match. Away from home, they have been less secure defensively, conceding 6 goals in 3 games, but still averaging 1.7 goals scored per away match. They have yet to fail to score in this Champions League run, underlining a consistent attacking threat, and have kept 1 clean sheet so far.

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

Last 5 Slovan Bratislava Matches Results and Stats

Slovan Bratislava’s UEFA Champions League form (season to date) is notably solid. Over 5 matches, they remain unbeaten with 3 wins and 2 draws, supported by a balanced performance home and away. They have scored 8 goals and conceded only 3, averaging 1.6 goals for and 0.6 against per game. At home, Slovan have played 3 times, winning 1 and drawing 2, with 4 goals scored and 2 conceded. On the road, they have been very efficient, winning both away fixtures with 4 goals scored and just 1 conceded, averaging 2.0 goals for and 0.5 against per away match. Two clean sheets and no failures to score highlight a side that is both difficult to break down and consistently dangerous in attack.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical and current Celje vs Slovan Bratislava stats present a nuanced picture. In direct head-to-head terms, Slovan Bratislava hold the advantage with 1 win and 2 draws from 3 meetings, and a clear goals edge of 7-2, driven largely by their 5-0 home victory in July 2024. However, two of the three encounters have ended level, including the most recent 1-1 draw in the 2026 Play-offs, suggesting that Celje can compete closely, especially when they control the tempo and avoid conceding multiple goals.

From a form perspective, Slovan Bratislava arrive as the more consistent side, unbeaten in their 2026 Champions League campaign and conceding very few goals. Celje, meanwhile, rely on strong home performances and an attack that has scored in every match, but their defensive record, particularly away, has been more vulnerable. With the second leg now in Celje, venue trends indicate a more balanced contest, as the only prior meeting in Slovenia finished 1-1. Overall, the statistical trends lean slightly towards Slovan Bratislava due to their superior defensive numbers and unbeaten run, but the close head-to-head results and Celje’s home strength suggest a tightly contested Play-offs decider.

Celje vs Slovan Bratislava H2H Statistics updated on 21 August 2026.