As Slovan Bratislava prepares to host Struga in the first leg of their Champions League qualifying round, fans are eager to see which team will come out on top.
This match will be crucial for both clubs as they aim to advance in Europe’s premier club competition. Here, we provide a comprehensive prediction, covering the teams’ form, news, and possible lineups.
Slovan Bratislava’s Form and Team News
Recent Performance
Slovan Bratislava enters this match with the momentum of winning their sixth consecutive Slovak Super Liga title.
Last season, they finished with 73 points from 32 outings, 15 points clear of their closest rivals.
Despite their domestic success, Slovan Bratislava has struggled to progress past the third round of Champions League qualifying in recent years.
Key Players
Vladimir Weiss’s side will look to capitalise on home advantage with a full squad available.
Key players include striker David Strelec, who scored 14 goals last season, and winger Tigran Barseghyan, who was the team’s top scorer with 15 goals.
Veteran midfielder Juraj Kucka and defender Guram Kashia will also be pivotal.
Expected Lineup
Trnovsky; Bajric, Kashia, Wimmer; Blackman, Tolic, Kucka, Vojtko; Barseghyan, Strelec, Marcelli
Struga’s Form and Team News
Recent Performance
Struga, a relatively new team formed in 2015, won their second consecutive Macedonian First League title last season.
However, their experience in European competitions is limited. They were eliminated in the first qualifying round of the Champions League last year and narrowly missed out on the Europa Conference League group stage.
Key Players
Struga relies heavily on their experienced forward Besart Ibraimi, who scored 22 goals last season, and his strike partner Marjan Radeski, who netted 18 times.
Under the new management of Qatip Osmani, Struga aims to make a stronger impact in Europe this season.
Expected Lineup
Kjosevski; Vlajkovic, Radic, Krivanjeva, Ristevski, H Tairi; F Tairi, Shabani, Kamberi; Ibraimi, Radeski
Prediction: Who Will Win?
Slovan Bratislava is favoured to win this first leg, leveraging their home advantage and superior squad depth.
With key players returning and a strong domestic record, they are expected to dominate the match.
Our Prediction: Slovan Bratislava 2-0 Struga
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