Ludogorets vs Slavia Prague prediction, odds & betting tips 25/09/2024

Ludogorets will take on Slavia Prague in the Europa League on Wednesday, 25 September as the 2024/25 edition of the competition kicks off.

Ludogorets qualified for the Europa League after coming through a playoff against Metrocub and will be feeling confident for this one after a strong start to their domestic season.

Slavia Prague qualified for the tournament by default after losing a Champions League playoff against Lille. Dropping into the Europa League may be a blessing in disguise, especially with how well they have started their domestic season, too.

As part of our latest round of Europa League betting tips, check out our Ludogorets vs Slavia Prague prediction below.

Ludogorets vs Slavia Prague prediction: The hosts to avoid defeat

Key Stats

• Ludogorets have won three of their four home European matches this season.
• Slavia Prague lost their most recent away match in Europe.
• Two of Ludogorets' last three matches have produced fewer than three goals.

Correct score prediction: Ludogorets 1-1 Slavia Prague

This is a tough match to call as both teams have been performing well in their domestic seasons. Both clubs are 22 points from their first eight matches of the season. Ludogrets are very strong at home and Slavia Prague have already demonstrated that they are vulnerable on the road in Europe this season so a draw or a win for the hosts feels like a good bet.

Pre-game odds and win probability: The visitors edge the odds

• HOME: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
• DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
• AWAY: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.5%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Ludogrets come into this one as the underdogs as the bookies which makes our prediction of a Ludogorets win or draw great value at 13/20. Ladbrokes have priced a Ludogorets win at 11/5 while a win for Slavia Prague has been priced at 6/5. The draw, which would at least get both teams off to a good start, has been priced at 12/5.

Check out today's betting tips page for more value bets.

Most recent H2Hs: A first-ever competitive meeting

This is the first time that Ludogorets and Slavia Prague have met in a competitive match. They have met in a friendly once before, though, with the two clubs going head-to-head in pre-season back in 2016. On that occasion, Ludogorets won 2-1.

Europe Friendlies 23/06/16

Slavia Prague

1

Ludogorets Razgrad

2

Ludogorets preview: Searching for history

Ludogorets best campaign in Europe came ten years ago when they reached the round of 16 in the Europa League. Since then, they have enjoyed seasons in the group stages of the Champions League and last season played in the Europa Conference League for the first time. They have a strong squad and will believe they can at least make the playoff round this time around.

Predicted lineup: Bonmann (GK), Son, Kurtulus, Verdon, Yordanov, Naressi, Caio, Duarte, Camara, Rick, Cruz

UEFA Europa League 03/10/24

D

Viktoria Plzen

0

Ludogorets Razgrad

0

Bulgaria First League 29/09/24

W

Botev Vratsa

0

Ludogorets Razgrad

2

UEFA Europa League 25/09/24

L

Slavia Prague

2

Ludogorets Razgrad

0

Bulgaria First League 21/09/24

W

Lokomotiv 1929 Sofia

0

Ludogorets Razgrad

2

Bulgaria First League 18/09/24

W

Slavia Sofia

0

Ludogorets Razgrad

1

Slavia Prague preview: Looking to build on a good start

Slavia Prague's best campaign in Europe came in 1995/96 when they reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup. In recent times, they have reached the quarter-finals of the Europa League on a couple of occasions so they do have the pedigree to succeed this time around.

Predicted lineup: Kinsky (GK), Doudera, Holes, Zima, Boril, Diouf, Zafeiris, Dorley, Chytil, Provod, Chory

UEFA Europa League 03/10/24

D

Ajax

1

Slavia Prague

1

Czech Republic First League 29/09/24

W

Bohemians 1905

0

Slavia Prague

4

UEFA Europa League 25/09/24

W

Ludogorets Razgrad

0

Slavia Prague

2

Czech Republic First League 21/09/24

W

Viktoria Plzen

0

Slavia Prague

3

Czech Republic First League 17/09/24

W

Mlada Boleslav

0

Slavia Prague

2

Player to watch: Thomas Chory

Thomas Chory signed for Slavia Prague this summer following a couple of good seasons for Viktoria Plzen where he scored 25 league goals in 64 appearances. Chory has started relatively well for his new club, scoring four goals and providing one assist.

Two of those goals came in Champions League qualifying, indicating that he is a man prepared for European football. How he fares in the Europa League will go a long way to determining how good of a signing he has been.