Slovan Bratislava vs Celje predictions, Aug 19, 2026

UEFA Champions League, on Wednesday,

Slovan Bratislava

Celje

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As Slovan Bratislava prepares to host NK Celje in the UEFA Champions League on August 19, 2026, both teams are coming off strong performances in their recent matches. Slovan Bratislava has emerged victorious in 4 of their last 5 encounters, showcasing a solid attacking and defensive strategy that puts them in a favorable position heading into this fixture. Their recent form reflects a team that is confident and well-organized, making them a formidable opponent on home ground.

On the other hand, NK Celje has also shown competitive spirit, winning 3 out of their last 5 matches. They will look to capitalize on any defensive lapses from Slovan while utilizing their speed on the counter-attack. However, the away challenge at Slovan’s home stadium could prove daunting, as the hosts will be keen to leverage home advantage.

Bookmakers have set the odds at 1.79 for a Slovan win, indicating strong confidence in the home side’s capability. With model predictions suggesting a 55.4% chance for a home victory, Slovan Bratislava is favored, though in knockout competitions like the Champions League, surprises are common. Fans and analysts alike will be eager to see how this matchup unfolds.

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Slovan Bratislava
54.5%
Draw
25%
Celje
20.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Bwin 1.73 3.90 4.50
bet_at_home 1.7 3.91 4.74
betsson 1.78 3.75 4.75
Pinnacle 1.7 3.87 4.72
Best for US Customers 1.74 3.7 4.6

Latest Results

11.08.26 Slovan Bratislava – Mjällby AIF – 2:0
04.08.26 Mjällby AIF – Slovan Bratislava – 1:2
01.08.26 Slovan Bratislava – ZP Sport Podbrezová – 3:0
29.07.26 Slovan Bratislava – Iberia 1999 – 1:1
26.07.26 FK Dukla Banská Bystrica – Slovan Bratislava – 0:4
11.08.26 NK Celje – FC Ararat-Armenia – 2:0
08.08.26 NK Celje – NK Olimpija Ljubljana – 1:0
04.08.26 FC Ararat-Armenia – NK Celje – 2:1
01.08.26 NK Celje – NK Maribor – 1:1
28.07.26 NK Celje – Egnatia Rrogozhinë – 3:2 penalties

Facts

  • First leg.
  • Slovan Bratislava has been on a winning streak and is in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Celje is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Celje may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Celje has had a series of home games.
  • In this match, Slovan Bratislava is a strong favorite.
  • We predict that Slovan Bratislava will win today’s game, with odds of 1.73.
  • In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Slovan Bratislava won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 6:1. (average 3:0.5).
  • Including home match between the teams, Slovan Bratislava won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 5:0.

    Latest Head To Head

    30.07.24 Slovan Bratislava – NK Celje – 5:0
    24.07.24 NK Celje – Slovan Bratislava – 1:1

    Standings

    Draw

    1/8-finals

    1 Borac Banja Luka Levski Sofia 0 : 4, 1 : 1
    2 ML Vitebsk Univ. Craiova 0 : 1, 1 : 4
    3 Omonia Bye
    4 Kairat Almaty Sutjeska 2 : 0, 2 : 1
    8 Bye AEK Athens
    9 Celtic Bye
    16 Bye LASK
    17 Thun Bye
    18 Bye Din. Zagreb
    19 Klaksvik Bissen 2 : 1, 2 : 1
    20 Kauno Zalgiris Drita 3 : 2, 1 : 1
    24 Bye Viking
    25 Mjallby Bye
    26 Lincoln Red Imps Inter Escaldes 1 : 1, 3 : 1
    27 Flora Iberia 1999 2 : 2, 2 : 3
    28 Bye Slovan Bratislava
    29 Ararat-Armenia Riga FC 2 : 3, 2 : 0
    30 Floriana Shamrock Rovers 1 : 5, 2 : 0
    31 Petrocub Egnatia 1 : 6, 1 : 1
    32 Bye Celje
    33 Vikingur Reykjavik Gyor 2 : 2, 1 : 0
    34 Bye H. Beer Sheva
    35 Tre Fiori Larne 1 : 2, 0 : 1
    36 Bye Crvena zvezda
    37 Aarhus Bye
    38 Bye Lech Poznan
    39 Sabah Baku TNS 2 : 1, 2 : 0
    40 Vardar KuPS 3 : 2, 0 : 2
    41 Fenerbahce Bye
    42 Bye Gornik Zabrze
    43 Sturm Graz Bye
    44 Bye Hearts
    45 Sparta Prague Bye
    48 Bye Lyon
    49 Olympiacos Piraeus Bye
    52 Bye Nijmegen
    53 Royale Union SG Bye
    56 Bye Bodo/Glimt

    Quarter-finals

    1 Levski Sofia Univ. Craiova 2 : 2, 1 : 0
    2 Omonia Kairat Almaty 0 : 2, 1 : 0
    4 Bye AEK Athens
    5 Celtic Bye
    8 Bye LASK
    9 Thun Din. Zagreb 2 : 3, 1 : 1
    10 Klaksvik Kauno Zalgiris 0 : 1, 0 : 0
    12 Bye Viking
    13 Mjallby Lincoln Red Imps 0 : 0, 3 : 0
    14 Iberia 1999 Slovan Bratislava 1 : 1, 0 : 2
    15 Ararat-Armenia Shamrock Rovers 1 : 2, 2 : 0
    16 Egnatia Celje 2 : 3, 3 : 3
    17 Vikingur Reykjavik H. Beer Sheva 0 : 2, 2 : 1
    18 Larne Crvena zvezda 0 : 5, 0 : 4
    19 Aarhus Lech Poznan 5 : 1, 1 : 4
    20 Sabah Baku KuPS 2 : 0, 1 : 0
    21 Fenerbahce Gornik Zabrze 1 : 1, 1 : 0
    22 Sturm Graz Hearts 2 : 0, 4 : 0
    23 Sparta Prague Bye
    24 Bye Lyon
    25 Olympiacos Piraeus Bye
    26 Bye Nijmegen
    27 Royale Union SG Bye
    28 Bye Bodo/Glimt

    Semi-finals

    1 Levski Sofia Kairat Almaty 1 : 0, 1 : 0
    2 Bye AEK Athens
    3 Celtic Bye
    4 Bye LASK
    5 Din. Zagreb Kauno Zalgiris 2 : 1, 5 : 0
    6 Bye Viking
    7 Mjallby Slovan Bratislava 0 : 2, 1 : 2
    8 Ararat-Armenia Celje 0 : 2, 2 : 1
    9 H. Beer Sheva Crvena zvezda 2 : 0, 1 : 0
    10 Aarhus Sabah Baku 0 : 4, 2 : 1
    11 Fenerbahce Sturm Graz 2 : 0
    12 Sparta Prague Lyon 2 : 1
    13 Olympiacos Piraeus Nijmegen 1 : 2, 0 : 0
    14 Royale Union SG Bodo/Glimt 2 : 3, 3 : 3

    Final

    1 Levski Sofia AEK Athens
    2 Celtic LASK
    3 Din. Zagreb Viking
    4 Slovan Bratislava Celje
    5 H. Beer Sheva Sabah Baku
    6 TBD #11 TBD #12
    7 Nijmegen Bodo/Glimt

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