Celje vs Slovan Bratislava Stats: Head-to-Head Record
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. In this context, Celje vs Slovan Bratislava stats take on added significance as both clubs chase a lucrative and prestigious spot in Europe’s elite competition.
The venue is listed in Celje, giving the Slovenian champions home advantage in a decisive European night. Slovan Bratislava arrive from Slovakia with a strong recent record in the Champions League qualifiers, while Celje seek to turn home support into a decisive edge. With the Play-offs round at stake, every detail in the Celje vs Slovan Bratislava stats could be crucial to understanding how this clash might unfold.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a short but competitive head-to-head history between Celje and Slovan Bratislava in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers.
- 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 entirely in the UEFA Champions League qualifying phases. All three recorded encounters have come in this tournament, underlining how their rivalry is rooted in the battle for access to the group stage rather than in domestic or regional cups.
The first meeting in the available record took place on 24 July 2024 in the 2nd Qualifying Round of the UEFA Champions League at Stadion Z'dežele in Celje. That match finished Celje 1-1 Slovan Bratislava, with the Slovenian side unable to convert home advantage into a win despite reaching half-time level at 1-1. The second leg on 30 July 2024 at Štadión Tehelné pole in Bratislava proved decisive: Slovan Bratislava 5-0 Celje, after leading 2-0 at half-time, a result that highlighted the Slovak champions’ attacking power on home soil in that tie.
The rivalry was renewed on 19 August 2026, again in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs, this time at Tehelne Pole Stadion in Bratislava. That first leg ended Slovan Bratislava 1-1 Celje, with the score also 1-1 at half-time, suggesting a more balanced contest than the heavy defeat Celje suffered in 2024. With two draws and one emphatic Slovan Bratislava home win in the historical record, the Celje vs Slovan Bratislava timeline points to a matchup where Celje are still searching for their first victory but have shown they can compete, especially in tighter, lower-scoring contests away from that 5-0 anomaly.
Celje vs Slovan Bratislava Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The overall Celje vs Slovan Bratislava stats underline Slovan’s edge in results but also show that the scoring margin is heavily influenced by a single high-scoring game.
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:
- 2026-08-19: Slovan Bratislava 1-1 Celje (Half-time: 1-1) – UEFA Champions League, Play-offs
- 2024-07-30: Slovan Bratislava 5-0 Celje (Half-time: 2-0) – UEFA Champions League, 2nd Qualifying Round
- 2024-07-24: 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 available UEFA Champions League record for the 2026 season to date shows a mixed but competitive profile. Across 5 matches, they have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, indicating that they are generally hard to beat. Offensively, Celje average 2.0 goals per game, with a strong 2.5 goals per match at home and 1.7 away, while conceding 1.6 goals per match overall. They have managed 1 clean sheet and have scored in every game, suggesting consistent attacking output even when results fluctuate.
- 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’s season-to-date form in the 2026 UEFA Champions League is notably strong. Over 5 matches they remain unbeaten, with 3 wins and 2 draws, underlining both resilience and winning capability. They average 1.6 goals scored per game, with 1.3 at home and 2.0 away, while conceding only 0.6 goals per match overall. Two clean sheets and no failures to score point to a balanced side that combines defensive solidity with reliable attacking production, an important factor as they travel to Celje for this decisive Play-offs encounter.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 2, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Champions League)
Historical Statistical Verdict
Taken together, the historical head-to-head numbers and current-season form suggest a slight statistical lean towards Slovan Bratislava. The overall Celje vs Slovan Bratislava stats show Slovan ahead in wins and goals, driven largely by their 5-0 home victory in 2024, while the more recent meetings in 2024 and 2026 have produced two 1-1 draws that underline how competitive Celje can be, especially when they keep the game tight. Venue trends indicate that Slovan have yet to win in Celje, and Celje have never beaten Slovan, reinforcing the sense of a finely balanced matchup. With Slovan unbeaten in their 2026 Champions League campaign and Celje showing strong scoring numbers but a more open defense, the statistical trends point towards a closely contested second leg in Celje, with a slight historical and form-based edge to the Slovak side but clear scope for a tight, tactical contest.
Celje vs Slovan Bratislava H2H Statistics updated on 2026-08-21.
