Champions League Qualification: Slovan Bratislava vs FC Midtjylland
Match Information:
Date and time: 28 Aug 2024 at 19:00 UTC
Referee: Tobias Stieler
Stadium: National Football Stadium
Location: Bratislava, Slovakia
Head-to-Head (H2H) Record:
1. 21 Aug 2024 (FC Midtjylland 1-1 Slovan Bratislava)
Current Form:
Slovan Bratislava:
– 25 Aug 2024: Dukla Banska Bystrica 0-2 Slovan Bratislava
– 21 Aug 2024: FC Midtjylland 1-1 Slovan Bratislava (Champions League)
– 17 Aug 2024: Slovan Bratislava 2-1 FC Kosice
– 13 Aug 2024: APOEL Nicosia 0-0 Slovan Bratislava (Champions League)
– 7 Aug 2024: Slovan Bratislava 2-0 APOEL Nicosia (Champions League)
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FC Midtjylland:
– 24 Aug 2024: FC Midtjylland 3-2 SoenderjyskE
– 21 Aug 2024: FC Midtjylland 1-1 Slovan Bratislava (Champions League)
– 16 Aug 2024: Lyngby 1-2 FC Midtjylland
– 13 Aug 2024: Ferencvaros 1-1 FC Midtjylland (Champions League)
– 9 Aug 2024: FC Midtjylland 2-0 Vejle Boldklub
Predicted Lineups:
Slovan Bratislava (4-2-3-1 Formation)
– Goalkeeper: Martin Trnovsky (31)
– Defenders: César Blackman (28), Guram Kashia (4), Kevin Wimmer (6), Zuberu Sharani (23)
– Midfielders: Juraj Kucka (33), Kenan Bajric (12), Tigran Barseghyan (11), Nino Marcelli (18), Vladimir Weiss (7)
– Forward: David Strelec (13)
– Coach: Vladimir Weiss
FC Midtjylland (4-4-2 Formation)
– Goalkeeper: Elías Rafn Ólafsson (16)
– Defenders: Joel Andersson (6), Ousmane Diao (4), Mads Bech Sorensen (22), Juninho (73)
– Midfielders: Darío Osorio (11), Oliver Sorensen (24), Emiliano Martínez (5), Aral Simsir (58)
– Forwards: Franculino (7), Adam Buksa (18)
– Coach: Thomas Thomasberg
Team Analysis:
Slovan Bratislava:
– Strengths:
– Solid home performance, capable of securing wins and clean sheets.
– Experienced midfield, particularly with Juraj Kucka.
– Weaknesses:
– Recent draws in away matches show struggles in maintaining dominance.
– Potential vulnerabilities in defense against high pressing teams.
FC Midtjylland:
– Strengths:
– Consistent goal-scoring in domestic and European matches.
– Effective midfield control and solid defensive structure.
– Strong recent form with key players like Adam Buksa and Darío Osorio in good form.
– Weaknesses:
– Away matches can pose a challenge, particularly in a high-pressure environment.
– Need to maintain focus to prevent defensive lapses.
Predicted Result:
Both teams showed balanced performances in the first leg, resulting in a 1-1 draw. Given FC Midtjylland’s consistent form and ability to score, they might have a slight edge. However, Slovan Bratislava’s home advantage will play a crucial role. This match is likely to be closely contested.
Predicted Score: Slovan Bratislava 2-2 FC Midtjylland
Potential Goal Scorers:
– For Slovan Bratislava: David Strelec, Vladimir Weiss
– For FC Midtjylland: Adam Buksa, Franculino
Note: These predictions are based on available data and historical trends. Actual match outcomes may vary.
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