Slovan Bratislava vs Celje
Celje snatch draw at Slovan Bratislava
M. Avdyli's first-half strike cancels out Bratislava opener.
Slovan Bratislava looked set for a comfortable win after taking the lead early on through an unknown scorer at 15 minutes. However, Celje fought back before the break with M. Avdyli equalising at 41 minutes, earning a valuable point on the road. This 1-1 draw defied Fipster's high-confidence prediction of a 3-0 home win, proving the match was far tighter than expected.
- Aggregate:
- Slovan Bratislava 2 2 Celje (a.e.t.)
- Advances:
- Slovan Bratislava
Outcome probability
The upcoming play-off clash between Slovan Bratislava and Celje promises a display of dominance from the home side. With both teams fielding full squads, the stage is set for a tactical battle where Bratislava's recent form and scoring consistency could prove decisive.
Match factors
No key player absences for either side
Both teams have no confirmed injuries, so full squads available for selection.
Slovan Bratislava's strong scoring streak
Slovan Bratislava has scored in their last 4 matches, showing consistent attacking form.
Slovan Bratislava's defensive solidity at home
Slovan concedes only 1 goal per home game on average, aiding their predicted clean sheet.
Slovan Bratislava's home advantage and scoring consistency
Slovan's positive scoring streak at home and recent wins suggest tactical edge over Celje.
The context
In this competition, Slovan Bratislava remain unbeaten in four matches, boasting three wins and a draw, while Celje have managed one win, two draws, and a loss. Bratislava's defensive resilience and attacking prowess have been key factors, conceding only two goals and scoring seven so far. Celje, on the other hand, have found the net seven times but have also conceded six, highlighting some defensive vulnerabilities.
Key facts
- 1.Slovan Bratislava are unbeaten in 4 matches in this competition (3 wins, 1 draw).
- 2.Slovan Bratislava have scored 7 goals and conceded 2 in this competition so far.
- 3.Celje have 1 win, 2 draws, and 1 loss in 4 matches in this competition.
- 4.Celje have scored 7 goals but conceded 6 in this competition.
- 5.The most likely fulltime scoreline is 3-0 in favour of Slovan Bratislava.
- 6.The predicted halftime score is 2-0 to Slovan Bratislava.
- 7.Four cards are expected during the match, indicating a competitive game.
- 8.Slovan Bratislava concede on average 1 goal per home game in this competition.
Analysis
Slovan Bratislava's recent performances show a strong scoring streak, netting in each of their last four matches. Their defensive solidity, especially at home where they concede on average just one goal per game, suggests they are well-equipped to keep Celje at bay. Celje's mixed form and defensive record indicate they may struggle to break down Bratislava's organised defence. The predicted halftime score of 2-0 aligns with the expectation that Bratislava will assert control early, paving the way for a 3-0 fulltime result.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Slovan Bratislava
Away — Celje
Prediction
Expect Slovan Bratislava to take an early lead and maintain pressure throughout, resulting in a 3-0 victory. The home side's tactical edge and consistent scoring should see them comfortably outclass Celje, who are unlikely to find a way past Bratislava's disciplined backline. Four cards are anticipated, reflecting a competitive but controlled encounter.
The verdict
All signs point to a straightforward win for Slovan Bratislava, who combine attacking flair with defensive discipline. Celje will need to tighten up at the back and find a way to disrupt Bratislava's rhythm if they hope to avoid a heavy defeat. For now, the smart money is on a clean sheet and a confident home victory.
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
Goal
Avdyli
Assist: Kvesić
Bajrič
Yellow Card
Ivanšek
Unknown
Avdyli
Yellow Card
Unknown
Camara
Mustafić
Papa Mustapha Daniel
Širvys
Blackman
Yellow Card
Unknown
Barseghyan
Zabukovnik
Yellow Card
Kvesić
Match Statistics
Slovan Bratislava
4-3-3Starting XI
- 3P. PokornýM
- 11T. BarseghyanF
- 12K. BajričD
- 15S. MarkovićD
- 20A. MustafićM
- 21Suleiman CamaraF
- 28C. BlackmanD
- 57Sandro CruzD
- 70Cristian Jesús MartínezM
- 71D. TakáčG
Substitutes
- 1A. PopovićG
- 2S. KozlovskýD
- 5Tag Eldin IbrahimM
- 6K. WimmerD
- 8A. GajdošM
- 14A. YirajangM
- 19Manasse KiangaF
- 29A. MarošM
- 44M. MacíkG
- 77D. IgnatenkoM
- 88D. MatsuokaM
- 99A. ŠporarF
Celje
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1Žan-Luk LebanG
- 2P. ŠirvysD
- 4D. HrkaD
- 6A. TutyškinasD
- 8M. KvesićM
- 10S. SešlarM
- 11M. AvdyliD
- 13Papa Mustapha DanielM
- 19M. ZabukovnikM
- 47A. KučysF
- 77M. IvanšekM
Substitutes
- 3D. VukliševičD
- 7B. VerbičM
- 12L. KolarG
- 17A. KotnikM
- 20A. DionkouD
- 23Ž. FrelihG
- 25V. TushaF
- 27I. ĆalušićD
- 33L. KoútrisD
- 91Y. DukulyF
- 94R. PožegF
- 99M. PoplatnikF
Slovan Bratislava
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigran Barseghyan(C) | F | 84 | 8.2 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3/4 |
| Cristian Martínez | M | 84 | 7.7 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| Svetozar Marković | D | 91 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Sandro Cruz | D | 91 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Kenan Bajrić | D | 91 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Suleiman Camara | F | 70 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5/5 |
| Peter Pokorný | M | 91 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| César Blackman | D | 91 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Alen Mustafić | M | 70 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Dominik Takáč | G | 91 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Artur Gajdoš | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alexej Maros | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kevin Wimmer | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aleksandar Popović | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Andraž Šporar | F | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matúš Macík | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Samuel Kozlovský | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Danylo Ignatenko | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rahim Ibrahim | M | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Daiki Matsuoka | M | 21 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Manasse Kianga | F | 21 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alasana Yirajang | M | 29 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Celje
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milot Avdyli | D | 91 | 7.5 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2/4 |
| Žan-Luk Leban | G | 91 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mario Kvesić | M | 86 | 7.0 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Papa Daniel | M | 77 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Mark Zabukovnik(C) | M | 91 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Darko Hrka | D | 91 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Artemijus Tutyškinas | D | 91 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Svit Sešlar | M | 91 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| Pijus Širvys | D | 77 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matic Ivanšek | M | 57 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/3 |
| Armandas Kučys | F | 58 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Matej Poplatnik | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yaya Dukuly | F | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Žiga Frelih | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Damjan Vuklišević | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Leonardo Koutris | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luka Kolar | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Veton Tusha | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rudi Požeg Vancaš | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Benjamin Verbič | M | 34 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Andrej Kotnik | M | 33 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2/2 |
| Ivan Ćalušić | D | 14 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Alpha Diounkou | D | 14 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |







