Celje vs Slovan Bratislava
Slovan Bratislava edge Celje in extra time
A Šporar and Martinez strike secure a narrow Champions League win away from home.
Slovan Bratislava triumphed 2-1 over Celje after extra time in a tightly contested UEFA Champions League clash. A Šporar opened the scoring early on before Celje's Sešlar levelled from the penalty spot in the first half. The match was ultimately decided by C. Martinez's extra-time winner, defying Fipster's low-confidence prediction of a home win for Celje.
- First leg:
- Slovan Bratislava 1 1 Celje
- Aggregate:
- Slovan Bratislava 2 2 Celje (a.e.t.)
- Advances:
- Slovan Bratislava
Outcome probability
The upcoming play-off match between Celje and Slovan Bratislava promises a tight contest, with both sides showing solid form in recent fixtures. Fans can expect a tactical battle where a single goal could decide the outcome.
Match factors
Slovan Bratislava missing key attackers
Confirmed out attackers A. Šporar and M. Kukharevych reduce scoring options
Both teams on positive scoring streaks
Celje and Slovan Bratislava have scored in last 5 matches, indicating attacking form
Celje's home scoring edge
Celje averages 2.5 goals at home vs 1.8 conceded by Slovan, favoring home attack
Slovan Bratislava's defensive solidity
Slovan concedes only 0.5 goals per game recently, likely to challenge Celje's attack
The context
Both teams have been consistent scorers in this competition, with Celje holding a record of 1 win, 3 draws, and 1 loss, while Slovan Bratislava remain unbeaten with 3 wins and 2 draws. Their recent head-to-head meetings have been closely fought, including a 1-1 draw in the previous play-off leg.
Key insights
- M
Milot Avdyli
Celje
Scored in recent match vs Celje, showing offensive threat from defense with a high rating and consistent starts.
UEFA Champions League 26/27Rating 7.5, strong tackling and passing stats in competition 2.
- C
Cristian Martínez
Slovan Bratislava
Top assist provider with recent assist vs Celje, creative influence with strong passing and key passes.
UEFA Champions League 26/27Rating 7.7, leading assist provider in competition 2.
- T
Tigran Barseghyan
Slovan Bratislava
Team captain and key attacking presence, high rating in recent home win, focal point in attack.
UEFA Champions League 26/27Rating 8.2 in competition 2.
Analysis
Celje's home scoring edge, averaging 2.5 goals at home compared to Slovan Bratislava's 1.8 conceded away, gives them a slight advantage. However, Slovan's defensive solidity, conceding only 0.5 goals per game recently, will make breaking through a challenge. The absence of key Slovan attackers A. Šporar and M. Kukharevych could limit their offensive threat, while Celje's defence will miss Ł. Bejger due to injury. Standout performers like Milot Avdyli for Celje and Cristian Martínez for Slovan Bratislava will be crucial in influencing the match.
Key facts
- 1.Celje have played 5 matches in this competition (W1 D3 L1, GF 8 / GA 7).
- 2.Slovan Bratislava have played 5 matches in this competition (W3 D2 L0, GF 8 / GA 3).
- 3.Recent play-off leg between these teams ended in a 1-1 draw.
- 4.In 3 head-to-head meetings, Celje have won 0, Slovan Bratislava 1, with 2 draws.
- 5.Head-to-head matches average 3.0 total goals (2 for Celje, 7 for Slovan Bratislava).
- 6.Celje averages 2.5 goals at home versus Slovan Bratislava conceding 1.8 goals away.
- 7.Slovan Bratislava concedes only 0.5 goals per game recently, showing defensive strength.
- 8.Key Slovan attackers A. Šporar and M. Kukharevych are confirmed out, reducing their scoring options.
Prediction
The most probable outcome is a narrow home win for Celje with a 1-0 scoreline. While the match is finely balanced, the home side's attacking edge and Slovan's missing attackers tilt the scales slightly in Celje's favour. Expect a closely contested game with limited goals and a decisive moment favouring the hosts.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Celje
Away — Slovan Bratislava
The verdict
In summary, this play-off fixture is set to be a tight affair with Celje just about edging out Slovan Bratislava. The match could hinge on a single goal and defensive resilience, making for an intriguing watch for fans of close contests.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Širvys
Yellow Card
Šporar
Assist: Bajrič
Sešlar
Penalty
Sandro Cruz
Yellow Card
Avdyli
Yellow Card
Papa Mustapha Daniel
Barseghyan
Unknown
Širvys
Kotnik
Dukuly
Šporar
Tutyškinas
Yellow Card
Goal
Assist: Marcelli
Camara
Hrka
Unknown
Kvesić
Verbič
Yellow Card
Kotnik
Red Card
Yellow Card
Sešlar
Yellow Card
Blackman
Match Statistics
Celje
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1Žan-Luk LebanG
- 2P. ŠirvysD
- 4D. HrkaD
- 6A. TutyškinasD
- 8M. KvesićM
- 10S. SešlarM
- 11M. AvdyliD
- 13Papa Mustapha DanielM
- 17A. KotnikF
- 19M. ZabukovnikM
- 91Y. DukulyM
Substitutes
- 3D. VukliševičD
- 7B. VerbičM
- 12L. KolarG
- 20A. DionkouD
- 23Ž. FrelihG
- 25V. TushaF
- 27I. ĆalušićD
- 33L. KoútrisD
- 47A. KučysF
- 77M. IvanšekF
- 94R. PožegF
- 99M. PoplatnikF
Slovan Bratislava
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3P. PokornýM
- 5Tag Eldin IbrahimM
- 11T. BarseghyanM
- 12K. BajričD
- 15S. MarkovićD
- 21Suleiman CamaraM
- 28C. BlackmanD
- 57Sandro CruzD
- 70Cristian Jesús MartínezM
- 71D. TakáčG
- 99A. ŠporarF
Substitutes
- 1A. PopovićG
- 2S. KozlovskýD
- 6K. WimmerD
- 8A. GajdošM
- 10N. MarcelliM
- 13R. ČerepkaiF
- 14A. YirajangM
- 19Manasse KiangaF
- 20A. MustafićM
- 29A. MarošM
- 77D. IgnatenkoM
- 88D. MatsuokaM
Celje
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaya Dukuly | M | 80 | 7.3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| Svit Sešlar | M | 121 | 7.2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2/2 |
| Papa Daniel | M | 73 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2/2 |
| Mark Zabukovnik(C) | M | 121 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Žan-Luk Leban | G | 121 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mario Kvesić | M | 105 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1/2 |
| Artemijus Tutyškinas | D | 121 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Darko Hrka | D | 105 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Milot Avdyli | D | 121 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 5/8 |
| Pijus Širvys | D | 73 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Andrej Kotnik | F | 80 | 6.2 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 0/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Veton Tusha | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rudi Požeg Vancaš | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Žiga Frelih | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ivan Ćalušić | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Damjan Vuklišević | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luka Kolar | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matic Ivanšek | F | 41 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Benjamin Verbič | M | 48 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Alpha Diounkou | D | 48 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Leonardo Koutris | D | 16 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matej Poplatnik | F | 16 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Armandas Kučys | F | 41 | 6.2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Slovan Bratislava
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenan Bajrić | D | 121 | 8.2 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Cristian Martínez | M | 105 | 8.0 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | — |
| Andraž Šporar(C) | F | 81 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| César Blackman | D | 120 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Dominik Takáč | G | 121 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Peter Pokorný | M | 121 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2/2 |
| Sandro Cruz | D | 121 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 0/1 |
| Rahim Ibrahim | M | 73 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Tigran Barseghyan | M | 73 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| Svetozar Marković | D | 121 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Suleiman Camara | M | 103 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/4 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Daiki Matsuoka | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Artur Gajdoš | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aleksandar Popović | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Manasse Kianga | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Samuel Kozlovský | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kevin Wimmer | D | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alasana Yirajang | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nino Marcelli | M | 48 | 6.7 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1/3 |
| Alexej Maros | M | 18 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Alen Mustafić | M | 48 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Danylo Ignatenko | M | 16 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Roman Čerepkai | F | 40 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 0/2 |