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Slovan Bratislava vs Celje Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before 2026 Play-offs

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 the clear prize on offer. The tie brings together the Slovak champions and the Slovenian title holders in a high-stakes clash, adding extra weight to every historical detail in the Slovan Bratislava vs Celje stats.

The match will be played in Bratislava, with Slovan Bratislava designated as the home side. Coming at the Play-offs stage of the 2026 UEFA Champions League, this fixture is a step up from their previous qualifying encounters and will be framed as a decisive test of both teams’ European credentials. In this context, understanding the Slovan Bratislava vs Celje stats and how the matchup has unfolded in recent seasons is essential for assessing the balance of power.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record between Slovan Bratislava and Celje is based on a compact but revealing set of recent UEFA Champions League qualifying ties.

  • 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 defined entirely by their encounters in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round in the 2024 season. Those two matches provide the full competitive history between the clubs so far, but they already outline a clear pattern in terms of results and venue impact.

The first recorded meeting came on 24 July 2024 in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round at Stadion Z'dežele in Celje. Celje were the home side and took a 1-1 draw from that fixture, with the half-time score also 1-1. That result showed that Celje could compete on home soil, but it did not give them a decisive advantage in the tie.

The return match in that qualifying round was played on 30 July 2024 at Štadión Tehelné pole in Bratislava, again in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round. This time Slovan Bratislava, playing at home, produced a dominant 5-0 victory after leading 2-0 at half-time. That emphatic win not only decided the tie in Slovan’s favour but also set the tone for how the matchup is perceived heading into the 2026 Play-offs, with the historical record pointing strongly towards Slovan’s superiority, especially in Bratislava.

Slovan Bratislava vs Celje Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Slovan Bratislava vs Celje stats show a small but one-sided sample, particularly in terms of goal difference and home advantage.

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

Slovan Bratislava’s recent UEFA Champions League form in the 2026 season to date is strong and consistent. Across 4 matches, they remain unbeaten with 3 wins and 1 draw, showing a balanced profile of solid attacking output and tight defensive organisation. They have scored 7 goals and conceded only 2, with effective performances both at home and away, and they have not failed to score in any of these games.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 1, Lose 0

Last 5 Celje Matches Results and Stats

Celje’s UEFA Champions League campaign in the 2026 season to date also reflects competitive form, albeit with a slightly more volatile defensive record. Over 4 matches, they have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. Offensively, Celje have been productive with 9 goals scored, but they have conceded 7, indicating a more open style of play and a greater likelihood of high-scoring encounters, particularly away from home where their goals against average is higher.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical perspective, Slovan Bratislava enter this UEFA Champions League Play-offs clash with clear advantages. The head-to-head record stands at 1 win and 1 draw in their favour, with a commanding 6-1 aggregate goal difference across the two prior meetings. The venue split reinforces this edge: Slovan Bratislava were dominant at home in their 5-0 victory in Bratislava, while Celje’s best result so far has been a home draw.

Current-season form in the 2026 UEFA Champions League also leans towards Slovan Bratislava. They are unbeaten with a strong defensive record, conceding just 0.5 goals per match on average, while Celje combine impressive attacking numbers with a more vulnerable back line, especially away from home. Taken together, the Slovan Bratislava vs Celje stats, the head-to-head timeline, and the respective seasonal trends all suggest that Slovan Bratislava hold the statistical upper hand, particularly in Bratislava, even though Celje’s attacking output means this Play-offs tie should remain competitive.

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

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