Tournament: Champions League Qualification
Venue: Tofiq Bakhramov Stadium (Baku)
Game Time: August 6, 2024, 12:00
Qarabag and Ludogorets will clash in the semi-finals of the Champions League qualification on August 6, 2024. Both teams are determined to secure a spot in the next round, with Qarabag leveraging their home advantage and Ludogorets aiming for a solid away performance.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Qarabag:
- Won 5 consecutive matches.
- Scored at least once in their last 12 matches.
- Wins the first half in 53% of their games.
- Ludogorets:
- Lost only twice since the beginning of the summer.
- Wins the first half in 50% of their games.
Team Analysis
Qarabag: Qarabag has been the dominant force in Azerbaijani football, winning their eleventh championship title in the spring. The team, managed by Gurban Gurbanov, focuses heavily on the Champions League. They had an impressive start in the current qualification campaign, winning both matches against Lincoln Red Imps with a total score of 7-0. Qarabag will look to extend their winning streak and secure a decisive victory at home.
Ludogorets: Ludogorets, known for their impressive streak of national titles, secured their thirteenth consecutive championship this spring. While national tournaments are not their main focus, the Champions League remains a priority. They successfully navigated through the first two qualifying rounds, defeating Dinamo Batumi and Dinamo Minsk with comfortable home wins followed by narrow away losses. The team will aim to start strong in Baku to avoid a similar scenario.
Team News
Qarabag:
- No significant injuries or suspensions reported.
Ludogorets:
- The participation of Son is questionable.
Possible Starting Lineups
Qarabag (possible lineup):
- Buntic – Bayramov, Medina, Mustafazada, Vesovic – Jankovic, Romao, Zoubir, Benzia, Andrade – Juninho.
Ludogorets (possible lineup):
- Bonmann – Nedelev, Verdon, Dinis Almeida, Witry – Chochev, Nedelev, Piotrowski – Tekpetey, Seco, Rick.
Previous Head-to-Head Matches
This will be the first official match between Qarabag and Ludogorets. However, in past friendly matches, Ludogorets has had the upper hand with a draw in 2018 and a 2-0 victory in 2019.
Free Prediction for the Match: Qarabag vs Ludogorets
While Qarabag is favored at home, Ludogorets has shown resilience in away matches, often keeping the scoreline tight. Betting on Ludogorets with a +1.0 goal handicap offers a reasonable balance between risk and potential reward.
Prediction: Ludogorets with a +1.0 goal handicap (odds – 1.65).
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