NK Celje vs SK Slovan Bratislava Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League
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by Kennedy Kechula | in Champions League Predictions
The Slovenian side Celje looks ever closer to a UEFA Champions League main draw appearance as they prepare to host Slovan Bratislava. This will be the return leg match with the tie currently poised at 1-1. Though playing away, Bratislava remain a formidable opponent here, and our prediction backs them to avoid defeat.
Apart from the xG in the first leg, Celje almost matched Slovan Bratislava blow for blow. They controlled 51% of the possession, though failing to make the most of it.
Celje are, however, unbeaten in four competitive matches. The hosts lost just once in the last nine matches, but five ended up as draws.
Slovan Bratislava have never lost this fixture. This is their fourth meeting, and the Slovak side will be targeting a second win over Celje. The first came in 2024 as they blanked this opponent 5-0.
That win is sandwiched between two 1-1 draws, the most recent having been recorded last week. This H2H aside, the visitors take into this encounter a 10-game unbeaten run.
In that period they managed seven wins, and Celje are one of the two sides that stopped Slovan Bratislava from winning. Bratislava warmed up for this encounter with a win in their domestic league, beating Kosice 2-1.
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NK Celje v SK Slovan Bratislava Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.65 | 3.2 | 2.65 |
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2.78 | 3.2 | 2.63 |
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2.64 | 3.24 | 2.74 |
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2.78 | 3.19 | 2.63 |
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2.78 | 3.19 | 2.63 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between NK Celje and SK Slovan Bratislava?
Our prediction for the NK Celje vs SK Slovan Bratislava match is: draw or Slovan Bratislava.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 26/08/2026 between NK Celje and SK Slovan Bratislava in Champions League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 24.49% for a win of NK Celje against SK Slovan Bratislava with odds of 2.8 at Shangrila.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between NK Celje vs SK Slovan Bratislava is 35.95% with odds of 3.35 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 39.56% chance ⭐ for a win of SK Slovan Bratislava vs NK Celje with odds of 2.8 at Tonybet.
NK Celje - SK Slovan Bratislava Prediction and Best Odds:
| NK Celje SK Slovan Bratislava Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| SK Slovan Bratislava wins | 39.56% | 2.8 at Tonybet |
| Under 2.5 | 52.1% | 2.02 at Tonybet |
| Both Team To Score | 60.42% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: SK Slovan Bratislava | 20.55% | 6.5 at Bet365 |
NK Celje vs SK Slovan Bratislava Form
NK Celje and SK Slovan Bratislava Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
19 Aug 2026 - Champions League
15 Aug 2026 - Prva Liga
11 Aug 2026 - Champions League
8 Aug 2026 - Prva Liga
4 Aug 2026 - Champions League
1 Aug 2026 - Prva Liga
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Aug 2026 - Champions League
8 Aug 2026 - Prva Liga
1 Aug 2026 - Prva Liga
28 Jul 2026 - Champions League
17 Jul 2026 - Prva Liga
8 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
19 Aug 2026 - Champions League
15 Aug 2026 - Prva Liga
4 Aug 2026 - Champions League
22 Jul 2026 - Champions League
22 May 2026 - Prva Liga
19 Apr 2026 - Prva Liga
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Aug 2026 - Corgon Liga
19 Aug 2026 - Champions League
15 Aug 2026 - Corgon Liga
11 Aug 2026 - Champions League
4 Aug 2026 - Champions League
1 Aug 2026 - Corgon Liga
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
19 Aug 2026 - Champions League
15 Aug 2026 - Corgon Liga
11 Aug 2026 - Champions League
1 Aug 2026 - Corgon Liga
29 Jul 2026 - Champions League
16 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Aug 2026 - Corgon Liga
4 Aug 2026 - Champions League
26 Jul 2026 - Corgon Liga
21 Jul 2026 - Champions League
11 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
29 Jun 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
NK Celje vs SK Slovan Bratislava Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
0 %
67 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
19 Aug 2026 - Champions League
30 Jul 2024 - Champions League
24 Jul 2024 - Champions League
NK Celje against SK Slovan Bratislava Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Substitutes
Z. Frelih
L. Kolar
DefenderI. Calusic
A. Diounkou
D. Vuklisevic
L. Koutris
B. Verbic
A. Kucys
M. Ivansek
R. Pozeg Vancas
V. Tusha
M. Poplatnik
A. Popovic
DefenderS. Kozlovsky
K. Wimmer
A. Gajdos
D. Matsuoka
A. Mustafic
A. Maros
D. Ignatenko
R. Cerepkai
N. Marcelli
M. Kianga
A. Yirajang
NK Celje - SK Slovan Bratislava Key Points
- Slovan Bratislava are unbeaten in nine matches, winning seven.
- Celje have drawn three of their last five home matches.
- Slovan Bratislava have won all of their last four away matches.
- Slovan Bratislava are unbeaten in their three meetings with Celje, drawing two.
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Our NK Celje vs SK Slovan Bratislava Prediction
The battle lines are drawn here, with this tie hanging on a knife edge. While Celje are still winless over Slovan Bratislava, they’ll rightly feel this is a winnable encounter. Playing at home definitely helps in building their self-belief, as they are unbeaten in the last five there.
Three of those were, however, drawn. Slovan haven’t tasted defeat this season and will also feel this is their chance to progress to the league phase. Going by head-to-head numbers and recent performances, a double chance looks good here. Our prediction for Celje v Slovan Bratislava is a draw or Slovan Bratislava.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis NK Celje SK Slovan Bratislava
| NK Celje vs SK Slovan Bratislava | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| NK Celje wins | 3 | 2.8 | -6.7% |
| Draw | 2.8 | 3.35 | +19.6% |
| SK Slovan Bratislava wins | 2.7 | 2.8 | +3.7% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- SK Slovan Bratislava is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 3.7% since opening
- The probability of this result was 37.0% and is now 35.7% (-1.3%)
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