Odds Overview
Celje to win is priced at around 2.50, with the draw and Slovan Bratislava to win at 3.10. On the main total, Under 2.5 goals at 1.77 is shorter than Over 2.5 goals at 2.05. Celje Draw No Bet is around 1.72, against 2.12 for Slovan Bratislava Draw No Bet.
Why Celje Are Match Favourites
Bookmakers give the hosts the edge: a Celje win is priced at 2.50, while a Slovan Bratislava win and the draw are both available at 3.10.
- Celje have gained an advantage in freshness thanks to the postponement of their game against Radomlje between the two Champions League qualifying play-off matches, preserving a full week-long preparation cycle.
- The Slovenian club look confident at home: in their previous Champions League home match, Celje beat Ararat-Armenia 2:0.
- Crowd support is another factor: the Slovenians are expecting more than 10,000 spectators for the biggest match in the club's history.
Form and Line-up Celje
In the first meeting in Bratislava, Celje managed to earn a draw (1:1), keeping the tie level before the second leg. The team have also been producing winning results in other competitions: they beat Nafta 1903 away (3:1) and overcame Olimpija at home (1:0).
Key numbers:
- Celje's opponents took no more than 5 corners in 9 of the team's last 10 European matches.
- Celje had at least as many offsides as their opponents in 9 of their last 10 European matches.
- In 8 of their last 10 European matches, Celje received no more than 2 yellow cards.
Probable Celje line-up (4-2-3-1): Zan-Luk Leban — Pijus Sirvys — Darko Hrka — Artemijus Tutyskinas — Milot Avdyli — Papa Daniel — Mark Zabukovnik — Svit Seslar — Mario Kvesic — Matic Ivansek — Armandas Kucys.
Form and Line-up Slovan Bratislava
Slovan Bratislava have had a productive spell in the Champions League and domestically. After beating Mjallby (2:0) and thrashing Ruzomberok (5:0), the team shared the points with Celje (1:1), then won an away match 2:1.
According to Slovan Bratislava's staff, in the first meeting against Celje the team dominated the first half and missed several good chances to extend their lead, but their opponents managed to equalise.
Key numbers:
- There were at least 9 corners in 8 of Slovan Bratislava's last 10 away matches in the Champions League.
- Slovan Bratislava's opponents committed at least 11 fouls in 9 of their last 10 away matches in the Champions League.
- Slovan Bratislava received at least 2 yellow cards in 9 of their last 10 Champions League matches.
Probable Slovan Bratislava line-up (4-3-3): Dominik Takac — Cesar Blackman — Kenan Bajric — Svetozar Markovic — Sandro Cruz — Christian Martinez — Peter Pokorny — Alen Mustafic — Tigran Barseghyan — Roman Cherepkai — Souleymane Camara.
Teams' Chances
Celje to win: average odds 2.50, no-margin price — 2.61 and 38.3%. The draw and Slovan Bratislava to win are both 3.10, with a no-margin price of 3.24 and a probability of 30.9% each.
| Result | Average odds | Average no-margin odds | No-margin probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celje win | 2.50 | 2.61 | 38.3% |
| Draw | 3.10 | 3.24 | 30.9% |
| Slovan Bratislava win | 3.10 | 3.24 | 30.9% |
Total Goals Prediction
On the 2.5 line, Under 2.5 goals at 1.77 is preferable on price to Over 2.5 goals at 2.05. On 3.5, the odds on Under 3.5 goals are notably lower — 1.30 against 3.25 for Over 3.5 goals.
| Under | Line | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 1.77 | 2.5 | 2.05 |
| 1.30 | 3.5 | 3.25 |
Handicap Prediction
Celje (-1.5) is priced at 4.40 against 5.60 for Slovan Bratislava (-1.5); on the 1.5 line, the prices are close: 1.09 for Celje (+1.5) and 1.16 for Slovan Bratislava (+1.5). For the -1 line, the odds are 3.75 for Celje (-1) and 4.80 for Slovan Bratislava (-1); for the 1 line, they are 1.13 and 1.23 respectively. On the Draw No Bet handicap, Celje (0) at 1.72 is shorter than Slovan Bratislava (0) at 2.12.
| Celje | Handicap | Slovan Bratislava |
|---|---|---|
| 4.10 | (-1.5) | 5.60 |
| 1.09 | (+1.5) | 1.16 |
| 3.75 | (-1) | 4.80 |
| 1.13 | (+1) | 1.23 |
| 1.72 | (0) | 2.12 |
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Both teams to score - Yes at 1.75 is priced higher than Both teams to score - No at 2.00: the second option implies that at least one team will not score.
| Both teams to score | Odds |
|---|---|
| Yes | 1.75 |
| No | 2.00 |
Double Chance Prediction
1X and 12 are offered at 1.37, while X2 is 1.53 and is rated slightly less likely.
| 1X | 12 | X2 |
|---|---|---|
37/100
|
37/100
|
53/100
|
Team Total Prediction
For this match, bookmakers have set the following team totals: Celje — 1.5 goals, Slovan Bratislava — 1 goal.
Celje Team Total
Celje: Under 0.5 goals — 3.45 against Over 0.5 goals — 1.25; on the 1 line — 2.35 and 1.57 respectively. For 1.5, Under 1.5 goals is shorter at 1.57 against Over 1.5 goals at 2.30, while on the 2 line it is Under 2 goals at 1.20 against Over 2 goals at 4.15.
| Under | Team total | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 3.45 | 0.5 | 1.25 |
| 2.35 | 1 | 1.57 |
| 1.57 | 1.5 | 2.30 |
| 1.20 | 2 | 4.15 |
Slovan Bratislava Team Total
Slovan Bratislava: Under 0.5 goals — 2.90 against Over 0.5 goals — 1.35. On the 1 line, the prices are almost level: Under 1 goal at 1.98 and Over 1 goal at 1.78; on 1.5, Under 1.5 goals at 1.40 is notably shorter than Over 1.5 goals at 2.70.
| Under | Team total | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 2.90 | 0.5 | 1.35 |
| 1.98 | 1 | 1.78 |
| 1.40 | 1.5 | 2.70 |
Who Will Referee the Match
Alejandro Jose Hernandez Hernandez (Spain)
Matches – 1 (Champions League, 2026/27 season)
Average fouls per match – 25
Average yellow cards per match – 4
