Slovan Bratislava vs Celje preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Champions League, Europe
Štadión Tehelné pole Wed, 19 Aug - 7:00 PM
Champions League
KICKOFF : Wed, 19 Aug - 7:00 PM
Play-offs Leg 1 of 2

CONTEXT

Slovan Bratislava welcome Celje to Štadión Tehelné pole for the opening leg of their Champions League play-off tie in the 2026/2027 season. The home side carries a power score of 79.51, granting them a 6.4 point advantage over their visitors who sit at 73.14. This positions Slovan as the stronger team heading into the international cup fixture. Both clubs will be eager to secure a positive result in this two-legged encounter, with the hosts benefiting from familiar surroundings. The match promises an intriguing battle as Celje seeks to overcome the deficit in overall team strength metrics. Preparation and tactical execution will prove vital for either side aiming to progress further in the competition.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Slovan Bratislava holds a power score advantage of 6.4 points over Celje.
  • Form: Slovan Bratislava records a form score of 41.67 while Celje stands at 20.83.
  • Squad: Limited squad information is available ahead of the match.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data for both teams is currently unavailable.
  • Transition: Transition metrics remain unspecified in the provided details.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows low confidence with proxy data used for both sides.
  • xVariable: The power advantage stands at 6.4 points in favor of the home team.
  • Market: Slovan Bratislava 53.4% (Δ+0%) | Draw 25.5% (Δ+0%) | Celje 21.2% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Slovan Bratislava Gnégnéri Yaya Touré
Gnégnéri Yaya Touré
VS
Celje V. de Carvalho Campelos
V. de Carvalho Campelos
2.5
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.25
2.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Mjällby Rank: 67 W
Mjällby Rank: 70 W
FC Iberia 1999 Rank: D
FC Iberia 1999 Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.25 i
Last 6 Opponents
Ararat-Armenia Rank: W
Ararat-Armenia Rank: L
Egnatia Rrogozhinë Rank: 51 D
Egnatia Rrogozhinë Rank: 49 D
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Slovan Bratislava
53.36%
Draw
25.49%
Away Celje
21.15%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
79.51
73.14
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Slovan Bratislava
Celje
Power Score
79.51
73.14
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
93
212

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

vs
Slovan Bratislava Opponent-weighted form score
Celje Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Slovan Bratislava Celje

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Slovan Bratislava SLV Home
2 matches
Celje CEL Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
1
Goals
5
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
5
+4
Goal Difference
-4
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-13T00:33:38+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 19, 2026, 07:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Champions League, Europe · Play-offs · Leg 1 of 2
Stadium
Štadión Tehelné pole
Capacity
22500
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad

44
Matúš Macík
Matúš Macík Goalkeeper
71
Dominik Takáč
Dominik Takáč Goalkeeper
1
Aleksandar Popović
Aleksandar Popović Goalkeeper
6
Kevin Wimmer
Kevin Wimmer Defender
17
Jurij Medvedev
Jurij Medvedev Defender
12
Kenan Bajrič
Kenan Bajrič Defender
28
Cesar Blackman
Cesar Blackman Defender
15
Svetozar Marković
2
Samuel Kozlovský
23
Zuberu Sharani
Zuberu Sharani Defender
77
Danylo Ihnatenko
Danylo Ihnatenko Midfielder
20
Alen Mustafić
Alen Mustafić Midfielder
41
Daiki Matsuoka
Daiki Matsuoka Midfielder
3
Peter Pokorny
Peter Pokorny Midfielder
8
Artur Gajdoš
Artur Gajdoš Midfielder
5
Rahim Ibrahim
Rahim Ibrahim Midfielder
11
Tigran Barseghyan
99
Andraž Šporar
Andraž Šporar Attacker
97
Kelvin Ofori
Kelvin Ofori Attacker
9
Mykola Kukharevych
30
Adam Griger
Adam Griger Attacker
18
Nino Marcelli
Nino Marcelli Attacker
29
Alexej Maroš
Alexej Maroš Attacker
14
Alasana Yirajang
Alasana Yirajang Attacker
24
Matus Tomasko
Matus Tomasko Attacker
19
Manasse Kianga
Manasse Kianga Attacker

Squad

21
Simon Sluga
Simon Sluga Goalkeeper
23
Žiga Frelih
Žiga Frelih Goalkeeper
1
Žan Luk Leban
Žan Luk Leban Goalkeeper
12
Luka Kolar
Luka Kolar Goalkeeper
33
Leonardo Koutris
Leonardo Koutris Defender
2
Pijus Sirvys
Pijus Sirvys Defender
3
Damjan Vukliševič
Matija Kavčič
Matija Kavčič Defender
4
Darko Hrka
Darko Hrka Defender
20
Alpha Richard Dionkou
44
Łukasz Bejger
Łukasz Bejger Defender
14
Nino Vukasović
Nino Vukasović Defender
G. Vodeb
G. Vodeb Defender
8
Mario Kvesić
Mario Kvesić Midfielder
17
Andrej Kotnik
Andrej Kotnik Midfielder
94
Rudi Vancaš Požeg
Rudi Vancaš Požeg Midfielder
19
Mark Zabukovnik
Mark Zabukovnik Midfielder
10
Svit Sešlar
Svit Sešlar Midfielder
27
Ivan Ćalušić
Ivan Ćalušić Midfielder
Jošt Pišek
Jošt Pišek Midfielder
13
Papa Mustapha Daniel
7
Benjamin Verbič
Benjamin Verbič Attacker
99
Matej Poplatnik
Matej Poplatnik Attacker
11
Milot Avdyli
Milot Avdyli Attacker
25
Veton Tusha
Veton Tusha Attacker
91
Yaya Dukuly
Yaya Dukuly Attacker
47
Armandas Kučys
Armandas Kučys Attacker
77
Matic Ivanšek
Matic Ivanšek Attacker
Dejan Suhovrsnik
Dejan Suhovrsnik Attacker
Lukas Ceh
Lukas Ceh Attacker

CONCLUSION

Slovan Bratislava enter this contest with clear edges in several key areas that could influence the outcome against Celje. Their superior form and power metrics suggest they are well placed to dictate proceedings at home. Celje must find ways to disrupt the hosts and capitalize on any opportunities that arise during transitions or set piece situations. The absence of detailed efficiency and set piece data adds an element of uncertainty to predictions about specific match dynamics. Overall, the encounter highlights the challenges of European competition where home advantage and current form play significant roles. Success will depend on how each team manages the demands of the play-off stage.