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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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.73 | 3.90 | 4.50 | ||
| 1.7 | 3.91 | 4.74 | ||
| 1.78 | 3.75 | 4.75 | ||
| 1.7 | 3.87 | 4.72 | ||
| 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
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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