Celje vs Slovan Bratislava Stats: Head-to-head and Past Meetings

Celje host Slovan Bratislava 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 will decide which club advances to the group stage of Europe’s premier competition.

With Champions League qualification on the line, the stakes could hardly be higher. Both sides arrive with solid continental form in the 2026 campaign, and the existing Celje vs Slovan Bratislava stats from their recent clashes suggest a competitive, tactically balanced contest in Celje.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a compact but revealing head-to-head history between Celje and Slovan Bratislava in 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 concentrated in recent qualifying campaigns but already shows clear patterns. Their earliest recorded meeting came on 24 July 2024 in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round at Stadion Z'dežele in Celje, ending 1-1 (half-time 1-1). That opening draw established the template of a closely fought matchup when Celje play at home.

The return leg on 30 July 2024 in Bratislava, again in the 2nd Qualifying Round, marked the first decisive result between the clubs. At Štadión Tehelné pole, Slovan Bratislava defeated Celje 5-0 (half-time 2-0), asserting a clear advantage on home soil and progressing from the tie. That result stands out as the only victory for either side in the series and underlines Slovan’s capacity to punish defensive lapses.

Their most recent encounter came on 19 August 2026 in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs at Tehelne Pole Stadion in Bratislava. The match finished 1-1 (half-time 1-1), again reflecting how tight this pairing can be when Celje manage to contain Slovan’s attack. As a result, the Celje vs Slovan Bratislava timeline now shows three matches, with Celje holding their own in draws home and away, but still seeking a first win in the head-to-head.

Celje vs Slovan Bratislava Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Celje vs Slovan Bratislava stats across their three Champions League meetings highlight a modest goal gap but a significant difference in decisive results.

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

For Celje, the 2026 UEFA Champions League campaign to date reflects mixed but competitive form. Across five matches, they have shown strong home efficiency with two wins from two, scoring freely and maintaining one clean sheet, while away fixtures have been more volatile with both scoring and conceding regularly. Their overall form sequence of DWLWD indicates inconsistency but also resilience, with no prolonged losing run and a consistent ability to find the net.

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

Last 5 Slovan Bratislava Matches Results and Stats

Slovan Bratislava arrive with a notably robust Champions League record in 2026. Unbeaten in five matches with a form line of WDWWD, they combine defensive solidity with effective attacking output. Slovan have three wins and two draws, keeping two clean sheets and conceding only three goals overall. Their balance between home and away performances is impressive, with victories recorded in both settings and no defeats so far in this European campaign.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical and current Celje vs Slovan Bratislava stats point to a finely balanced second leg with a slight edge to the Slovak champions. In head-to-head terms, Slovan lead with one win and two draws, and hold a clear aggregate scoring advantage of 7-2, largely driven by the 5-0 home victory in the 2024 2nd Qualifying Round. However, both meetings in Celje or with Celje as a competitive equal have ended 1-1, suggesting that the Slovenian side can match Slovan over 90 minutes on home turf.

Current-season form reinforces that picture: Celje are strong at home but more fragile away, while Slovan Bratislava are unbeaten with superior defensive numbers and a slightly more efficient attack. History points to Slovan as the more proven side over multiple ties, yet the pattern of draws when Celje host keeps this Play-offs decider open. The statistical trends lean marginally towards Slovan Bratislava advancing, but the head-to-head record at Celje’s ground underlines that another tight, low-margin encounter is the most likely scenario.

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