Slovan Bratislava and NK Celje have been drawn to face each other in the Champions League qualifiers in Play–off. The winner of the two-legged tie will advance to League phase of the Champions League. The loser of the tie will play in the League phase of the Europa League.
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Matches 2026/27
| 19.08.2026 | Slovan Bratislava | 1:1 | NK Celje | 2026/27 | Champions League | Qualifications - Play-off | ||
| 26.08.2026 | NK Celje | 1:3 AET | Slovan Bratislava | 2026/27 | Champions League | Qualifications - Play-off | ||
The previous head-to-head meeting between NK Celje and Slovan Bratislava took place on 26.08.2026 and ended with the result 1:3. Looking at their last 5 outings, NK Celje have secured 3 wins, 1 draw, and suffered 1 loss. The opposition, Slovan Bratislava, complete their last 5 outings with a tally of 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. The Elo ranking gives NK Celje a rating of 1457 points, compared with 1505 for Slovan Bratislava.
Ranking position (UEFA)
| Club | 2021/22 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 | 2025/26 | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 |
|
Slovan Bratislava | 6.000 | 12.000 | 8.000 | 6.000 | 4.000 | 36.000 |
| 86 |
|
NK Celje | 0.000 | 0.000 | 2.500 | 9.500 | 11.000 | 23.000 |
Form in recent games
| NK Celje | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.08.2026 | 🏠 | loss 1:3 AET | Slovan Bratislava | Champions League | |
| 19.08.2026 | 🚌 | draw 1:1 | Slovan Bratislava | Champions League | |
| 15.08.2026 | 🚌 | win 3:1 | NK Nafta 1903 | League | |
| 11.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 2:0 | Ararat-Armenia | Champions League | |
| 08.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 1:0 | Olimpija Ljubljana | League | |
| Slovan Bratislava | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.08.2026 | 🏠 | loss 1:2 | Zemplin Michalovce | League | |
| 26.08.2026 | 🚌 | win 3:1 AET | NK Celje | Champions League | |
| 22.08.2026 | 🚌 | win 2:1 | FC Košice | League | |
| 19.08.2026 | 🏠 | draw 1:1 | NK Celje | Champions League | |
| 15.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 5:0 | MFK Ružomberok | League | |
Match history NK Celje - Slovan Bratislava
Elo ranking
| Club | Elo | Last changes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146 |
|
Slovan Bratislava | 1505 |
26.08.2026 3:1 vs NK Celje Champions League Qualifications - Play-off +16.16 |
22.08.2026 2:1 vs FC Košice League +5.99 |
19.08.2026 1:1 vs NK Celje Champions League Qualifications - Play-off -4.00 |
15.08.2026 5:0 vs MFK Ružomberok League +3.25 |
11.08.2026 2:0 vs Mjällby AIF Champions League Qualifications - Round 3 +12.49 |
04.08.2026 2:1 vs Mjällby AIF Champions League Qualifications - Round 3 +22.35 |
01.08.2026 3:0 vs Zeleziarne Podbrezova League +4.30 |
29.07.2026 1:1 vs Iberia 1999 Tbilisi Champions League Qualifications - Round 2 -10.60 |
26.07.2026 4:0 vs Dukla Banská Bystrica League +5.29 |
21.07.2026 2:0 vs Iberia 1999 Tbilisi Champions League Qualifications - Round 2 +8.41 |
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| 205 |
|
NK Celje | 1457 |
26.08.2026 1:3 vs Slovan Bratislava Champions League Qualifications - Play-off -16.16 |
19.08.2026 1:1 vs Slovan Bratislava Champions League Qualifications - Play-off +4.00 |
15.08.2026 3:1 vs NK Nafta 1903 League +5.48 |
11.08.2026 2:0 vs Ararat-Armenia Champions League Qualifications - Round 3 +15.62 |
08.08.2026 1:0 vs Olimpija Ljubljana League +6.45 |
04.08.2026 1:2 vs Ararat-Armenia Champions League Qualifications - Round 3 -19.76 |
01.08.2026 1:1 vs NK Maribor League -4.10 |
28.07.2026 2:2 vs Egnatia Rrogozhinë Champions League Qualifications - Round 2 -9.15 |
22.07.2026 3:3 vs Egnatia Rrogozhinë Champions League Qualifications - Round 2 -7.92 |
17.07.2026 2:2 vs NS Mura League -7.33 |
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Featured matches NK Celje - Slovan Bratislava
NK Celje - Slovan Bratislava, 26.08.2026
On 26 August 2026, NK Celje hosted Slovan Bratislava at Stadion Z'dežele in Celje in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League play-off round. The match ended 1–1 after 90 minutes. As the first leg had also finished 1–1, the aggregate score was 2–2 and extra time was required.
Slovan Bratislava took the lead in the 18th minute. Andraž Šporar scored after receiving an assist from Kenan Bajrić. Celje equalised in the 34th minute when Svit Sešlar converted a penalty awarded after Tigran Barseghyan fouled Yaya Dukuly.
Neither side scored again during normal time, so the match went into extra time. Slovan regained the lead in the 100th minute through Cristian Martínez. He scored from inside the penalty area after an assist from Nino Marcelli.
NK Celje were unable to equalise during the remaining minutes of extra time. Slovan Bratislava therefore won the second leg 2–1 after 120 minutes and progressed with a 3–2 aggregate victory.
The result sent Slovan Bratislava into the league phase of the UEFA Champions League for the second time in three seasons. The Slovak club had previously reached this stage in the 2024–25 season.
Slovan Bratislava - NK Celje, 19.08.2026
The first-leg Champions League play-off between Slovan Bratislava and NK Celje ended in a 1–1 draw at Štadión Tehelné pole in Bratislava. The home side took the lead in the 15th minute when Roman Čerepkai finished from close range after an assist from Cristian Martínez. Celje equalised before halftime through Milot Avdyli, who converted in the 41st minute following a setup by Mario Kvesic.
The second half saw both teams make multiple substitutions, but neither side managed to break the deadlock. The result leaves the tie evenly balanced ahead of the return fixture in Slovenia.
Matches Slovenia - Slovakia
| 14.12.2023 | Slovan Bratislava | 1:2 | Olimpija Ljubljana | 2023/24 | Conference League | Group stage – Matchday 6 | |||
| 05.10.2023 | Olimpija Ljubljana | 0:1 | Slovan Bratislava | 2023/24 | Conference League | Group stage – Matchday 2 | |||
| 25.07.2013 | MŠK Žilina | 2:0 | Olimpija Ljubljana | 2013/14 | Europa League | Qualifications - Round 2 | |||
| 18.07.2013 | Olimpija Ljubljana | 3:1 | MŠK Žilina | 2013/14 | Europa League | Qualifications - Round 2 | |||
Match history is still being compiled and expanded.
FAQ
On 26.08.2026, the match NK Celje vs Slovan Bratislava took place, ending with a score of 1:3.