Tournament: Europa League Qualification
Venue: Zimbru Stadium (Chisinau)
Date & Kick-off Time: August 29, 2024, 13:00
In the final round of Europa League qualification, Petrocub will host Ludogorets in the return leg on August 29, 2024. After a heavy defeat in Razgrad, Petrocub will aim to salvage some pride at home, while Ludogorets will look to secure their place in the group stage.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Petrocub has won only 1 of their last 7 matches.
- Ludogorets has won 4 of their last 5 matches.
- Petrocub is unbeaten in their last 19 home matches.
- Petrocub wins the first half in 50% of matches, while Ludogorets does so in 49% of games.
Our Prediction for the Match: Petrocub vs Ludogorets
Petrocub, a relatively young club founded in 1999, has been growing in stature within Moldovan football. However, they face a daunting task after suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat in the first leg against Ludogorets, the dominant force in Bulgarian football for over a decade.
Both teams initially competed in Champions League qualification. Petrocub made their debut and advanced past Ordabasy before falling to APOEL. They then moved to the Europa League, where they narrowly edged past New Saints. Ludogorets, after successfully navigating the early rounds of Champions League qualification, were surprisingly eliminated by Qarabag, but they have bounced back strongly in the Europa League.
In the first leg, Ludogorets demonstrated their superiority with a 4-0 win, including two late goals from Dinis Almeida. Given this lead, Ludogorets may not approach the second leg with the same intensity, providing Petrocub an opportunity to avoid another defeat.
Possible Starting Lineups
Petrocub (probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Smalenea
- Defenders: Platica, Mudrac, Bors
- Midfielders: Demian, Douanla, Lungu, Jardan
- Forwards: Puscas, Caruntu, Ambros
Ludogorets (probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Bonmann
- Defenders: Nedyalkov, Dinis Almeida, Verdon, Son
- Midfielders: Duarte, Piotrowski, Pedrinho
- Forwards: Seco, Duah, Rick
Head-to-Head Matches: Petrocub vs Ludogorets
This is the first time these two teams have met in a competitive fixture.
Free Prediction Today for the Match: Petrocub vs Ludogorets
Despite their heavy defeat in the first leg, Petrocub’s strong home form suggests they could make this a more competitive match. Considering Ludogorets' potential complacency after securing a large lead, we recommend betting on Petrocub to avoid defeat (Double Chance: Win or Draw) with odds of 1.97.
Prediction: Petrocub to avoid defeat (Double Chance: Win or Draw)
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