Celje vs Slovan Bratislava Stats: Head-to-head Record 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 match will decide who progresses towards the group stage in the 2026 campaign. In this context, Celje vs Slovan Bratislava stats take on added importance as both sides look for any historical edge.

The fixture is part of the Champions League qualification pathway, where every goal and away performance is magnified. Celje have shown they can compete at this level, while Slovan Bratislava arrive unbeaten in the current European season. With the aggregate score still open after the first leg in Bratislava, the stakes are clear: a place closer to the group stage and the financial and sporting rewards that come with it.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a small but revealing sample of meetings between Celje and Slovan Bratislava in the UEFA Champions League.

• 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 qualifiers, with all three recorded encounters coming in this tournament. The rivalry began on 24 July 2024 in the 2nd Qualifying Round, when Celje hosted Slovan Bratislava at Stadion Z'dežele. That match finished 1-1, with Celje as the home side and Slovan Bratislava as the visitors, and the scoreline reflected a balanced contest at this early stage of their European relationship.

The second chapter followed on 30 July 2024, again in the 2nd Qualifying Round of the Champions League, this time at Štadión Tehelné pole in Bratislava. Slovan Bratislava, playing at home, delivered a decisive 5-0 victory over Celje, turning the tie in their favour with a dominant full-time score after leading 2-0 at half-time. That result established Slovan as the more clinical side in this pairing and remains the only outright win for either team in the head-to-head record so far.

The most recent meeting came on 19 August 2026, once more in the Champions League Play-offs at Tehelne Pole Stadion in Bratislava. Slovan Bratislava were again the home team and Celje the away side, and the match ended 1-1, with the half-time score also 1-1. This draw suggests that Celje have adjusted better to Slovan’s strengths compared with the heavy defeat in 2024, and it keeps the current Play-off tie finely balanced heading into the decisive leg in Celje.

Celje vs Slovan Bratislava Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Celje vs Slovan Bratislava stats highlight a narrow series in terms of results but with a clear edge for the Slovak champions in goals scored.

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 Champions League campaign to date shows a mixed but competitive picture. Across their matches this season, they have combined attacking intent with some defensive vulnerability, scoring freely at home while conceding more frequently away. The form line of draws, wins and a single defeat underlines a side that is rarely outclassed but still searching for greater consistency, especially against higher-ranked opposition.

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

Last 5 Slovan Bratislava Matches Results and Stats

Slovan Bratislava arrive with an impressive unbeaten record in their Champions League campaign so far. Their season form shows a strong blend of resilience and efficiency, with multiple wins and no defeats. Defensively they have been notably solid, conceding few goals both at home and away, while maintaining a steady scoring rate. This combination of reliability at the back and consistent attacking output gives them a statistically robust platform heading into the second leg in Celje.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical Celje vs Slovan Bratislava stats point to a matchup where Slovan hold the clearer edge in productivity, leading 7-2 on aggregate goals across three Champions League meetings and owning the only outright victory, a 5-0 home win in July 2024. However, two of the three fixtures have ended level, including the 1-1 draws in Celje on 24 July 2024 and in Bratislava on 19 August 2026, indicating that the overall competitive balance is tighter than the goal difference alone suggests. Recent season form reinforces Slovan Bratislava’s status as the more stable side, with an unbeaten run and strong defensive numbers, while Celje’s record shows they can score and compete but must tighten up at the back. Taken together, the head-to-head history, venue split and current Champions League form suggest a finely balanced second leg in Celje, with Slovan bringing a slight statistical advantage but no guarantee of progression.

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