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Celje vs. Slovan Bratislava Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Historical Context

Celje host Slovan Bratislava on 26 August 2026 in Celje in a UEFA Champions League Play-offs tie scheduled to kick off at 19:00 UTC. With a place in the group stage at stake, this second leg in Slovenia comes after a tightly contested first meeting in Bratislava. For both clubs, this is a pivotal night in their European campaign, and the Celje vs Slovan Bratislava stats offer a clear view of how balanced this pairing has been.

The match is part of the 2026 UEFA Champions League Play-offs round, a decisive phase where every goal carries heavy weight for qualification and prize money. Celje will rely on home advantage in Celje, while Slovan Bratislava arrive unbeaten in this European season. In this context, understanding the Celje vs Slovan Bratislava stats and historical results is essential to gauge the balance of power before kick-off.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record points to a competitive but slightly Slovan Bratislava-leaning matchup across 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 in European competition is compact but revealing. All three recorded meetings have come in the UEFA Champions League, underlining that this is a rivalry born entirely from the pursuit of elite continental football rather than domestic or regional cups.

The earliest match in the record took place on 24 July 2024 in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round at Stadion Z'dežele in Celje. That encounter finished Celje 1-1 Slovan Bratislava (half-time 1-1), setting an early tone of balance between the sides. The Slovenian hosts matched the Slovak champions across 90 minutes, but could not turn home advantage into a win.

The return leg of that 2nd Qualifying Round followed on 30 July 2024 at Štadión Tehelné pole in Bratislava. There, the tie tilted decisively: Slovan Bratislava 5-0 Celje (half-time 2-0) in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round. That result gave Slovan Bratislava a clear aggregate success and remains the only outright win for either side in the head-to-head record, highlighting the Slovak club’s capacity to punish Celje when momentum swings their way.

The most recent chapter came on 19 August 2026, again at Tehelne Pole Stadion in Bratislava, this time in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs. In that first leg, Slovan Bratislava 1-1 Celje (half-time 1-1), the pattern from Celje’s home draw in 2024 resurfaced: an even contest over 90 minutes, with Celje able to secure a valuable away draw. This result rebalanced the rivalry after the heavy 2024 defeat and ensures the Play-offs tie is finely poised heading into the second leg in Celje.

Celje vs Slovan Bratislava Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline a narrow edge for Slovan Bratislava, but also show that Celje have been competitive in two of the three meetings.

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 match played here — Celje won 0 (as home side), Slovan Bratislava won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
  • At Slovan Bratislava's stadium: 2 matches played here — Slovan Bratislava won 1 (as home side), Celje won 0 (as away side), 1 draw

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

Celje’s recent UEFA Champions League form (season to date) reflects a mixed but competitive profile. Across 5 matches, they have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, with 10 goals scored and 8 conceded. At home, Celje have been strong, winning both of their 2 fixtures with an average of 2.5 goals scored and 1.0 conceded, and keeping 1 clean sheet. Away from home, they have drawn 2 and lost 1, scoring 5 and conceding 6, which underlines both their attacking threat and defensive vulnerability on the road. Notably, Celje have scored in every match so far, indicating consistent offensive output.

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

Last 5 Slovan Bratislava Matches Results and Stats

Slovan Bratislava arrive in the Play-offs with a very solid UEFA Champions League record (season to date). Over 5 matches, they are unbeaten with 3 wins and 2 draws, scoring 8 goals and conceding only 3. At home, they have played 3 times, winning 1 and drawing 2, with 4 goals for and 2 against and 1 clean sheet, showing resilience even when they do not win. Away from home, Slovan Bratislava have been particularly efficient: 2 wins from 2, 4 goals scored and just 1 conceded, plus 1 clean sheet. They have yet to fail to score in this European campaign, combining steady attacking returns with one of the tighter defensive records in this matchup.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 2, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Champions League)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the Celje vs Slovan Bratislava head-to-head record, history points slightly towards Slovan Bratislava, who lead with 1 win and 2 draws and a clear advantage in total goals (7 scored to Celje’s 2). The venue split shows that Celje have avoided defeat at home in this pairing, while Slovan Bratislava have used their own stadium to secure the only decisive victory between the clubs. Recent UEFA Champions League form reinforces this pattern: Celje are competitive and strong at home but less secure defensively overall, whereas Slovan Bratislava combine an unbeaten run with a more balanced attack and defence, including strong away performances. Taken together, the stats suggest a finely balanced second leg in Celje, with Slovan Bratislava carrying a marginal historical and form-based edge, but Celje’s home record keeping the tie very much alive.

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

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