Brief Summary
The upcoming UEFA Champions League qualification match between Qarabag FK and Ludogorets Razgrad is set to take place on August 6, 2024, at 16:00 UTC at the Tofiq Bakhramov Stadium in Baku. The match is crucial for both teams as they aim to progress further in the competition.
Match Information
Date and time: 2024-08-06 16:00 UTC
Referee: Urs Schnyder (Switzerland)
Stadium: Tofiq Bakhramov Stadium
Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
Recent Performances
Qarabag FK
Qarabag has been in excellent form, winning their last five matches convincingly:
– Against Araz PFK: 4-1 win
– Against Lincoln Red Imps FC: 5-0 win (home leg) and 2-0 win (away leg)
– Against Al Shabab: 5-2 win
– Against Slaven: 1-0 win
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Key Players:
– Abdellah Zoubir (Forward, 10): A consistent goal scorer.
– Juninho (Forward, 18): Also among the top scorers.
– Yassine Benzia (Midfielder, 7): Plays a crucial role in the midfield.
Ludogorets Razgrad
Ludogorets has also shown good form, although they recently lost an away match:
– Against Arda Kardzhali: 5-1 win
– Against Dinamo Minsk: 1-0 loss (away leg) and 2-0 win (home leg)
– Against PFC CSKA-Sofia: 1-0 win
– Against Dinamo Batumi: 1-0 loss (away leg) and 3-1 win (home leg)
Key Players:
– Bernard Tekpetey (Forward, 37): Regular goal scorer.
– Rick Lima (Forward, 7): Adds attacking prowess.
– Ivaylo Chochev (Midfielder, 18): Key midfielder.
Formations
Qarabag FK
Likely Formation: 4-3-3
– Goalkeeper: Fabijan Buntić (97)
– Defenders: Toral Bayramov (27), Kevin Medina (81), Bahlul Mustafazada (13), Marko Vešović (29)
– Midfielders: Marko Janković (8), Yassine Benzia (7), Júlio Rodrigues Romão (6)
– Forwards: Leandro Andrade (15), Juninho (18), Abdellah Zoubir (10)
Strengths:
– Strong attacking line with Zoubir and Juninho.
– Solid midfield enabling smooth transition from defense to attack.
Ludogorets Razgrad
Likely Formation: 4-3-3
– Goalkeeper: Hendrik Bonmann (39)
– Defenders: Aslak Witry (16), Dinis Almeida (4), Olivier Verdon (24), Anton Nedyalkov (3)
– Midfielders: Jakub Piotrowski (6), Todor Nedelev (8), Ivaylo Chochev (18)
– Forwards: Rick Lima (7), Rwan Cruz (12), Bernard Tekpetey (37)
Strengths:
– Technically proficient forwards.
– Well-organized defense anchored by Verdon and Almeida.
Head-to-Head
No head-to-head data available for recent fixtures between the two teams.
Strengths and Considerations
Qarabag FK:
– Strong recent form and high-scoring games.
– Home advantage with familiarity of the stadium and support from home fans.
Ludogorets Razgrad:
– Several wins in recent matches indicating good form.
– Experienced players in international competitions.
Prediction
Qarabag FK 3 – 1 Ludogorets Razgrad
Predicted Goal Scorers:
– Qarabag FK: Abdellah Zoubir, Juninho, Leandro Andrade
– Ludogorets Razgrad: Bernard Tekpetey
Both teams are in good form, but Qarabag’s recent high-scoring performances, combined with their home advantage, suggest they could come out on top in this fixture.
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