Match Summary: Slovan Bratislava vs APOEL Nicosia
The match between Slovan Bratislava and APOEL Nicosia will take place on 07 August 2024 at 18:30 UTC. The game will be held at the National Football Stadium in Bratislava, with Allard Lindhout from the Netherlands officiating the match.
Team Analysis
Slovan Bratislava
– Form and Recent Performance:
Slovan Bratislava has shown strong form recently:
– Victories: 7 wins in their last 10 games.
– Draws: 1 draw.
– Losses: 2 losses.
– Recent Highlight: A commanding 5-0 home victory against NK Celje on 30 July 2024.
– Strengths:
– Dominant performances, particularly in home games.
– Strong attacking unit, evident in their high scoring matches.
– Strong defense with multiple clean sheets.
– Key Players:
– David Hrnčár and Samuel Mráz have been influential in scoring.
– Vernon De Marco and Guram Kashia reinforce the defense.
– Formation: Frequently uses a 4-2-3-1 formation, balancing attack and defense effectively.
APOEL Nicosia
– Form and Recent Performance:
– Victories: 2 wins in their last 10 games.
– Draws: 6 draws.
– Losses: 2 losses.
– Recent Highlight: A 1-1 away draw with CS Petrocub on 30 July 2024.
– Strengths:
– Resilient defense, resulting in multiple draws.
– Experienced players capable of maintaining composure under pressure.
– Good track record in previous qualifiers.
– Key Players:
– Marquinhos has shown consistency in midfield.
– Neo Mamadou is expected to lead the attack.
– Formation: Typically employs a 4-3-3 formation, emphasizing wide play and quick counters.
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Head-to-Head
– Previous Encounters:
– 2011-08-03: Slovan Bratislava 0 – 2 APOEL Nicosia
– 2011-07-26: APOEL Nicosia 0 – 0 Slovan Bratislava
Match Prediction
Considering the current form and historical data, Slovan Bratislava has a slight edge due to their home advantage and recent dominant form.
Predicted Result: Slovan Bratislava 2 – 1 APOEL Nicosia
Potential Goalscorers:
– Slovan Bratislava: David Hrnčár, Samuel Mráz
– APOEL Nicosia: Neo Mamadou
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Match Information
– Date and Time: 07 August 2024 at 18:30 UTC
– Referee: Allard Lindhout
– Stadium: National Football Stadium
– Location: Bratislava, Slovakia
Slovan Bratislava’s current form and home advantage should see them narrowly defeat APOEL Nicosia in this crucial Champions League qualifier.
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