Slovan Bratislava vs APOEL Nicosia – Match Preview, Prediction, Betting Tips, 7/08/2024
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Slovan Bratislava vs APOEL Nicosia Prediction
We predict Slovan Bratislava to win 3-1. APOEL Nicosia have been inconsistent lately, having recorded one win and four draws in their last five matches. Their last game ended in a 1-1 draw against CS Petrocub despite having nine shots on target. We predict Slovan Bratislava to win the game following their recent performance with four wins in their last five matches. Bratislava have kept back-to-back clean sheets in their last two games with six goals scored in the encounters. However, Bratislava are expected to win in the encounter as they have not lost on home soil in five matches across all competitions.
Bratislava and Nicosia have not been defeated in their last five matches, but Nicosia have struggled to find the back of the net in their previous games. Bratislava have been outstanding, they have scored 13 goals and conceded only 3 in five encounters. As both sides meet for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League third qualifying round, we predict both teams to score in the clash.
Match Preview: Slovan Bratislava vs APOEL Nicosia
Bratislava are set to host Nicosia on Wednesday at the National Football Stadium as they face each other for the first leg of their UCL third qualifying round tie. Vladimir Weiss’ side have won their last four games in the Champions League qualifying stage. They defeated FK Struga in both the first and second leg of the UCL first qualifying round. Notwithstanding, the Slovakian club went on to beat NK Celje with a 6-1 aggregate as the first leg of their UCL second qualifying round ended 1-1 and the second leg ended with a comfortable 5-0 victory.
Nicosia may have not recorded a defeat in their last eight games, but that does not mean their performance have been outstanding. They struggled in their last UCL tie against CS Petrocub in the second qualifying round, thanks to Marquinhos who scored the only goal from the spot as the first leg ended 1-0. The second leg ended in a 1-1 draw as Marguinhos scored an equalizer to win the game with a 2-1 aggregate. David Rodriguez and his squad will travel to Slovakia to face Bratislava for their third game in the UCL qualifying round.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Slovan Bratislava: Trnovsky, Vojtko, Voet, Kashia, Medvedev, Tolic, Savvidis, Mustafic, Marcelli, Mak, Barseghyan
APOEL Nicosia: Belec, Quintilla, Cipriano, Petrovic, Susic, Kostadinov, Tejera, Ndongala, Marquinhos, Drazic, Sarfo
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