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

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. The tie brings together the Slovak champions and the Slovenian champions in a high-stakes qualifier, with a place in the group stage within reach. In this context, Slovan Bratislava vs Celje stats from previous continental campaigns offer valuable insight into how this matchup could unfold.

Played under the banner of the UEFA Champions League and staged in the Slovak capital, this fixture carries major financial and sporting implications for both clubs. With only limited prior meetings but clear patterns emerging from those games, the Slovan Bratislava vs Celje stats point to a contest where home advantage and efficiency in both boxes could be decisive in determining who progresses from this Play-offs round.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between Slovan Bratislava and Celje in UEFA Champions League qualifiers is short but revealing.

• 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 begins with their clash in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round on 24 July 2024. The first leg was played at Stadion Z'dežele in Celje, where the Slovenian side hosted the Slovak champions. That match finished Celje 1–1 Slovan Bratislava, with the score level at 1–1 already by half-time. It was a balanced opening chapter, leaving the tie finely poised ahead of the return leg.

The second meeting came on 30 July 2024 at Štadión Tehelné pole in Bratislava, again in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round. This time, Slovan Bratislava made full use of home advantage, defeating Celje 5–0 after leading 2–0 at half-time. The emphatic scoreline in Bratislava significantly shifted the historical narrative between the clubs, establishing Slovan as the dominant force in this particular pairing.

With both encounters to date taking place in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers, the rivalry is firmly rooted in the battle for access to the group stage. While the sample size is small, the existing Slovan Bratislava vs Celje timeline shows a matchup that began evenly in Celje before tilting heavily towards Slovan Bratislava once the tie moved to Bratislava, underlining the importance of venue and game management at this level.

Slovan Bratislava vs Celje Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head statistics across their UEFA Champions League qualifiers underline Slovan Bratislava’s superiority in goals and results, despite the limited number of meetings.

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 2026 UEFA Champions League season to date, Slovan Bratislava have built an unbeaten record across four matches, combining solid defensive organisation with efficient attacking play. With three wins and one draw, they have been difficult to break down, conceding very few goals while maintaining consistent scoring both at home and away.

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

Last 5 Celje Matches Results and Stats

Celje’s 2026 UEFA Champions League campaign to date shows a more mixed but still competitive profile over four matches. With two wins, one draw and one defeat, they have demonstrated strong attacking output, particularly at home, but their defensive numbers away from home suggest vulnerability when stepping up in class and playing on the road.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Looking at the historical Slovan Bratislava vs Celje stats, the head-to-head record clearly leans towards Slovan Bratislava, with one win and one draw from two UEFA Champions League qualifiers and a commanding 6–1 aggregate goal difference. The venue split further underlines the importance of Bratislava as a stronghold for Slovan, highlighted by their 5–0 home victory over Celje in July 2024. Season-to-date form in the 2026 UEFA Champions League also favours Slovan Bratislava, who remain unbeaten with a strong defensive record, while Celje combine potent attacking numbers with a more fragile defensive profile, especially away. Taken together, the historical record, goal trends and current-season form all point to Slovan Bratislava entering this Play-offs tie with a statistical edge, although Celje’s attacking output suggests they remain capable of making this a competitive contest.

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