Wednesday, 26 August 2026 at 20:00
The encounter between Celje and Slovan Bratislava is set to kick off at 20:00 on Wednesday, 26/08, at Stadion Z'dežele.
This UEFA Champions League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet Our tip is Under 2.5 Goals for the Celje vs Slovan Bratislava matchup. We anticipate a balanced game with both teams focusing on structure rather than risk-taking. Chances may be rare, leading to a result with two or fewer total goals.
Under 2.5 Goals: 4/5
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Under 2.5 Goals
Why we predict under 2.5 Goals
Key Betting Insights
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Celje is coming to the clash with Slovan Bratislava with the current statistics in the UEFA Champions League:
Matches played: 5
Wins: 1
Draws: 3
Losses: 1
Goals Scored: 9 (Avg. 1.8)
Goals Conceded: 8 (Avg. 1.6)
When having a broader look at Celje's performance in all competitions this year, the statistics are as follows:
Matches played: 61
Wins: 36
Draws: 13
Losses: 12
Goals Scored: 135 (Avg. 2.21)
Goals Conceded: 71 (Avg. 1.16)
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Celje to win the match: 5/4
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Celje
Date
Game
Result
19/08
D
15/08
W
11/08
W
08/08
W
04/08
L
On the other hand, Slovan Bratislava comes into this fixture with the following statistics in UEFA Champions League:
Matches played: 5
Wins: 3
Draws: 2
Losses: 0
Goals Scored: 8 (Avg. 1.6)
Goals Conceded: 3 (Avg. 0.6)
Across all competitions this season, the team boasts the following performance:
Matches played: 59
Wins: 35
Draws: 11
Losses: 13
Goals Scored: 113 (Avg. 1.92)
Goals Conceded: 67 (Avg. 1.14)
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Slovan Bratislava to win the match: 15/8
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Slovan Bratislava
Date
Game
Result
22/08
W
19/08
D
15/08
W
11/08
W
04/08
W
With at least one of the two sides yet to record a match in this competition, a like-for-like statistical comparison is not yet available for this fixture.
Recent form across all competitions still offers a useful reference point:
Key metrics Europe - UEFA Champions League Europe - UEFA Champions LeagueTeam Form
Celje
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
D
W
W
W
L
2
Home
W
W
D
D
D
1.8
Away
D
W
L
D
W
1.6
Slovan Bratislava
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
D
W
W
W
2.6
Home
D
W
W
W
D
2.2
Away
W
W
W
W
W
3
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners, and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics 8 last 5 matches 12 last 5 matches
Slovan Bratislava scored +50% more goals than Celje in the last 5 matches.
Goals Scored
Celje
Slovan Bratislava
Performance Gap
Slovan Bratislava
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Key metrics 4 last 5 matches 3 last 5 matches
Celje conceded +33% more goals than Slovan Bratislava in the last 5 matches.
Goals Conceded
Celje
Slovan Bratislava
Performance Gap
Slovan Bratislava
Nafta
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Key metrics 27 last 5 matches 22 last 5 matches
Celje received +23% more corners than Slovan Bratislava in the last 5 matches.
Corners
Celje
Slovan Bratislava
Performance Gap
Slovan Bratislava
Nafta
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Key metrics 11 last 5 matches 7 last 5 matches
Celje received +57% more cards than Slovan Bratislava in the last 5 matches.
Cards
Celje
Slovan Bratislava
Performance Gap
Slovan Bratislava
Nafta
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Olimpija
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