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

Slovan Bratislava host Celje in Bratislava on 19 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs. With a place in the group stage on the line, this tie carries major sporting and financial significance for both clubs, adding extra weight to every detail in the Slovan Bratislava vs Celje stats profile.

The match is played on neutral venue data for the stadium name, but with Bratislava confirmed as the host city, Slovan Bratislava will enjoy home advantage in front of their own supporters. Having already built competitive profiles in the UEFA Champions League 2026 season, both sides arrive with positive records, setting up a finely balanced qualifier in which the Slovan Bratislava vs Celje stats and previous meetings offer valuable insight into how this Play-offs clash might unfold.

Head-to-head record

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

• 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 within the UEFA Champions League qualifiers, with both matches recorded in the 2024 season. All encounters so far have come in the 2nd Qualifying Round, giving a clear and focused context for this developing pairing.

On 24 July 2024 in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round, Celje hosted Slovan Bratislava at Stadion Z'dežele. The match finished Celje 1–1 Slovan Bratislava, with a half-time score of 1–1. That first leg demonstrated how competitive the tie could be, with neither side able to pull clear despite Celje’s home advantage.

The return fixture followed on 30 July 2024 at Štadión Tehelné pole in Bratislava, again in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round. Slovan Bratislava produced a dominant performance, beating Celje 5–0 after leading 2–0 at half-time. That emphatic home win decisively tilted the early Slovan Bratislava vs Celje timeline in favour of the Slovak champions and underlined the importance of home advantage in this matchup.

Slovan Bratislava vs Celje Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head numbers highlight Slovan Bratislava’s current edge, particularly 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 UEFA Champions League 2026 season to date, Slovan Bratislava have built an unbeaten record over four matches, combining strong defensive structure with efficient attacking output. They have been difficult to break down, conceding very few goals while maintaining consistent scoring both home and away.

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

Last 5 Celje Matches Results and Stats

Celje’s UEFA Champions League 2026 season to date also shows competitive strength, with two wins, one draw and one defeat from four fixtures. They have been productive in front of goal, particularly at home, but their away defensive record has been more fragile, with a higher average of goals conceded on their travels.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Looking across the full Slovan Bratislava vs Celje stats profile, history and current form both lean slightly towards Slovan Bratislava. In two previous UEFA Champions League meetings, Slovan hold a record of one win and one draw, with a commanding 6–1 aggregate goal difference. The venue split reinforces that advantage, with Slovan Bratislava already having recorded a 5–0 home victory over Celje at Štadión Tehelné pole.

Season to date in the UEFA Champions League 2026 campaign, Slovan Bratislava are unbeaten with three wins and one draw, backed by a tight defence conceding only two goals across four matches. Celje arrive with a positive but more mixed profile, combining strong attacking numbers with a more vulnerable back line, especially away from home. Taken together, the head-to-head record, goal metrics, and recent form suggest that Slovan Bratislava hold the historical and statistical edge, while Celje’s attacking output keeps the tie competitive if they can improve their defensive resilience in Bratislava.

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