Slovan Bratislava welcome Celje to the Štadión Tehelné pole to contest a Champions League 2nd Round qualification second-leg clash on Tuesday, 30 July. View our Champions League betting tips for the meeting below.
Contents
- 1 Slovan Bratislava vs Celje prediction: Home advantage could be key
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: Slovan have the edge in the markets
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: Sides have crossed paths only once
- 4 Slovan Bratislava preview: Szoke serving a ban
- 5 Celje preview: Svetlin in a race to be fit
- 6 Player to watch – David Strelec
Slovan Bratislava vs Celje prediction: Home advantage could be key
Key Stats
- Slovan Bratislava won three and drew one of their last four assignments.
- Both teams scored when Celje and Slovan Bratislava drew 1-1 in last week’s first leg.
- Six cards were brandished, including one red, in last week’s heated first leg.
- Slovan Bratislava conceded exactly one goal in each of their last three matches.
Correct score prediction: Slovan Bratislava 2-1 Celje
Slovan Bratislava have won three of their last four competitive fixtures and they conceded exactly one goal in each of their last three outings. Celje notched once in last week’s first leg in Slovenia and a single strike might be all they can muster again in Tuesday’s return fixture.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Slovan have the edge in the markets
- HOME: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- AWAY: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Slovan Bratislava dug out a 1-1 draw in last week’s first leg despite playing for an hour with ten men and with a full complement of players, they should be able to go one better in the home leg and have been priced accordingly as 23/20 favourites. Celje, who are 21/10 underdogs, are inexperienced at this level and could be found out. To read more of our free Champions League predictions, head on over to our free football tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Sides have crossed paths only once
Last week’s first-leg draw between Slovan Bratislava and Celje was the first and only encounter between the clubs.
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 24/07/24
NK Celje
Slovan Bratislava
Slovan Bratislava preview: Szoke serving a ban
Slovan Bratislava have lost Julise Szoke to suspension following his dismissal in the first leg and Valdimir Weiss could be chosen to replace him. Attacker David Strelec will be targeting his third goal in as many games this week.
Predicted lineup: Takac (GK), Bajric, Kashia, Wimmer, Blackman, Szoke, Kucka, Zuberu, Mak, Weiss, Strelec
UEFA Champions League 29/01/25
L
Bayern Munich
3
Slovan Bratislava
1
UEFA Champions League 21/01/25
L
VfB Stuttgart
3
Slovan Bratislava
1
Club Friendly List 16/01/25
W
Al Gharafa
1
Slovan Bratislava
2
Club Friendly List 14/01/25
W
Al-Shahaniya SC
1
Slovan Bratislava
3
Slovakia Super Liga 14/12/24
W
Dunajska Streda
1
Slovan Bratislava
2
Celje preview: Svetlin in a race to be fit
Tamar Svetlin was forced off through injury in last week's first leg and could miss the return fixture for Celje. Elsewhere, Head coach Damir Krznar is unlikely to make many changes to his XI.
Predicted lineup: Stubljar (GK) Karnicnik, Vuklisevic, Zec, Krefl, Kvesic, Pisek, Bobicanec, Matko, Menalo, Kucys
UEFA Conference League 17/04/25
D
Fiorentina
2
NK Celje
2
Slovenia Prva Liga 13/04/25
W
NS Mura
1
NK Celje
2
UEFA Conference League 10/04/25
L
Fiorentina
2
NK Celje
1
Slovenia Prva Liga 06/04/25
W
NK Bravo
1
NK Celje
2
Slovenia Cup 02/04/25
W
NK Maribor
0
NK Celje
1
Player to watch – David Strelec
David Strelec plundered a crucial 11th-minute equalizer for Slovan Bratislava in last week’s 1-1 draw with Celje and the in-form striker will be eager to put his sharp finishing skills to good use in the second leg.
Strelec to shine again?
Strelec is primed to embark on a prolonged purple patch having found the net in each of his last two appearances for Slovan. The 23-year-old, who started twice for Slovakia at Euro 2024 earlier this summer, was a consistent source of goals for Slovan last term and he looks like he is picking up where he left off.