sportnaija.ng

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

Slovan Bratislava and Celje meet in Bratislava on 19 August 2026 at 19:00 UTC in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs, with a place in the group stage on the line. The tie brings together the Slovak champions and the Slovenian title holders in a high-stakes European qualifier in the Slovak capital. With the match set in Bratislava and both sides already tested in earlier qualifying rounds, every detail in the Slovan Bratislava vs Celje stats will be scrutinised ahead of kick-off.

The fixture comes in a phase of the competition where margins are small and recent European form matters. Slovan Bratislava arrive with an unbeaten Champions League campaign season to date, while Celje have shown they can score freely but also concede. In this context, the Slovan Bratislava vs Celje stats and historical record from their previous encounters offer a useful guide to how this Play-offs clash could unfold.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a short but meaningful head-to-head history between Slovan Bratislava and Celje in UEFA Champions League qualifying.

  • 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 European competition is built entirely in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers and is concentrated in a single two-legged tie in the 2024 season. That pairing in the 2nd Qualifying Round provided two contrasting matches that established an early pattern in this rivalry.

On 24 July 2024 in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round, Celje hosted the first leg at Stadion Z'dežele. The match finished Celje 1–1 Slovan Bratislava after a 1–1 half-time scoreline, indicating a balanced contest where neither side could secure a decisive advantage. That draw left the tie finely poised and underlined Celje’s ability to compete on home soil against the Slovak champions.

The return leg on 30 July 2024 at Štadión Tehelné pole in Bratislava shifted the dynamic decisively. In the same competition and round, Slovan Bratislava defeated Celje 5–0, having already led 2–0 at half-time. That emphatic home win not only settled the aggregate scoreline in Slovan’s favour but also established a clear home-ground trend in the Slovan Bratislava vs Celje timeline: when played in Bratislava, the Slovak side have been dominant on the scoreboard.

Slovan Bratislava vs Celje Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Slovan Bratislava vs Celje stats point to a clear advantage for the Slovak side, especially in terms of goals scored.

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

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 2026 UEFA Champions League season to date, Slovan Bratislava have built an unbeaten record over four matches, combining solid defence with consistent attacking output. They have shown they can manage both home and away legs effectively, conceding very few goals while maintaining a reliable scoring rate.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 1, Lose 0
  • Score Win Probability:
  • Asian Handicap Win %:
  • Total Goals Over %:

Last 5 Celje Matches Results and Stats

In the same 2026 UEFA Champions League campaign to date, Celje have played four matches with a more mixed pattern: two wins, one draw and one defeat. They have been productive in attack with more than two goals scored per game on average, but their defence has been more vulnerable, particularly away from home where they concede significantly more goals.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 1
  • Score Win Probability:
  • Asian Handicap Win %:
  • Total Goals Over %:

Historical Statistical Verdict

Overall, the historical Slovan Bratislava vs Celje stats lean towards the Slovak champions, who hold a head-to-head edge with one win and one draw and a commanding 6–1 aggregate goal difference from their previous UEFA Champions League meetings. The venue split reinforces this, with Slovan dominant at home and the only balanced result coming in Slovenia. Season-to-date form in the 2026 campaign also favours Slovan Bratislava, who remain unbeaten with a strong defensive record, while Celje’s more open style has produced goals at both ends. Taken together, the head-to-head record, goal metrics and current European form suggest that Slovan Bratislava enter this Play-offs clash in Bratislava with a statistical advantage, although Celje’s attacking output indicates they are capable of making the tie competitive if they can tighten defensively.

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

Related News