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 | 40% | 26% | 34% | Slovan Bratislava | 2026/27 | Champions League | Qualifications - Play-off |
The percentages are calculated based on the difference in team strength according to our own rating system. The model converts this difference into the probability of either team winning, while the probability of a draw depends on how evenly matched the teams are — the smaller the gap in strength, the higher the chance of a draw.
The next match between these two sides is scheduled for 26.08.2026, when NK Celje face off against Slovan Bratislava. Statistical simulations indicate that NK Celje have a 40% probability of winning, whereas Slovan Bratislava stand at 34%. In their last direct encounter on 19.08.2026, Slovan Bratislava and NK Celje recorded a 1:1 result. Across their last five matches, NK Celje have recorded 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. Slovan Bratislava have posted a recent record of 4 victories, 1 draw, and 0 defeats from their last five games. The Elo comparison places NK Celje on 1473 points against a rating of 1506 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 04.08.2026 | 🚌 | loss 1:2 | Ararat-Armenia | Champions League | |
| Slovan Bratislava | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ruzomberok | League | |
| 11.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 2:0 | Mjällby AIF | Champions League | |
| 04.08.2026 | 🚌 | win 2:1 | Mjällby AIF | Champions League | |
Match history NK Celje - Slovan Bratislava
Elo ranking
| Club | Elo | Last changes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145 |
|
Slovan Bratislava | 1506 |
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 Ruzomberok 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 |
16.05.2026 0:2 vs Zemplin Michalovce League -16.50 |
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| 196 |
|
NK Celje | 1473 |
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 |
22.05.2026 4:0 vs ND Primorje League +4.84 |
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Featured matches NK Celje - Slovan Bratislava
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 | |||
| 05.10.2023 | Olimpija Ljubljana | 0:1 | Slovan Bratislava | 2023/24 | Conference League | Group stage | |||
| 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
The next match between NK Celje and Slovan Bratislava will take place on 26.08.2026.
On 19.08.2026, the match Slovan Bratislava vs NK Celje took place, ending with a score of 1:1.