Tournament: Champions League Qualification
Venue: Biljanini Izvori (Ohrid)
Game Time: July 17, 2024, 10:00
In the Round of 16 qualifiers for the Champions League on July 17, 2024, Struga will host Slovan Bratislava. The hosts need a significant win to advance to the next round after the first leg ended in favor of Slovan.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Struga: Lost after three consecutive wins.
- Slovan Bratislava: Won three of their last four matches.
- Struga: Scored in each of their last 12 matches.
- Struga: Wins the first half in 39% of matches, Slovan Bratislava in 38%.
Team Analysis
Struga Struga, known as "The Red and Blacks," secured their second consecutive championship title in the spring. While they have had some success domestically, their international results have been less impressive. They managed to draw 2-2 in the first leg, thanks to a brace from Ibraimi, but conceded twice later in the game.
Slovan Bratislava Slovan Bratislava, or "The Sky Blues," have dominated Slovak football, winning every league title since 2019. Despite their domestic success, their performances in European competitions have not been as strong. The first leg saw contributions from veteran stars Weiss Jr., Mak, and Kucka, who ensured a favorable result for the Slovak team.
Team News
- Struga: No reported injuries or suspensions.
- Slovan Bratislava: No reported injuries or suspensions.
Possible Starting Lineups
- Struga: Dujmovic – Krivanjeva, Ristevski, Radic – Vosha, Shabani, Ukpa, Jevtoski, Vlajkovic – Maleski, Ibraimi.
- Slovan Bratislava: Trnovski – Wimmer, Bajric, Kashia, Pauschek – Weiss, Kucka, Savvidis, Tolic, Mak – Strelec.
Previous Head-to-Head Matches
- The teams met for the first time last week, with Slovan Bratislava securing a 4-2 win.
Free Prediction for the Match: Struga vs Slovan Bratislava Slovan Bratislava is the clear favorite, even on the road. The match is expected to be exciting with multiple goals. We predict "total over 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.65).
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