Slovan will host Midtjylland in Bratislava in the second leg of the final round of the Champions League qualifiers on Wednesday, 28 August.
Having come so far in the qualifying rounds, both Slovan Bratislava and Midtjylland will be hopeful of making it into the group stages, especially after they drew in the first leg. So, who will get to play in the group stage of the Champions League?
As part of our latest round of Champions League betting tips, check out our Slovan Bratislava vs Midtjylland prediction below.
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Slovan Bratislava vs Midtjylland prediction: Toughest test yet for both sides
Key stats
- We saw both teams score in two of the last three Slovan Bratislava games.
- Both teams enter this game without a loss in any of their matches since the start of the season.
- A draw in the first leg indicates we can expect another close game.
Correct score prediction: Slovan Bratislava 1-1 Midtjylland
Since both teams enter this match in great forms and with the first game ending in a draw, we can see the second leg ending in the same result and the winner to be decided in extra time or even after penalties.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies without a clear favourite
- HOME: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.30%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.60%
- AWAY: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.70%
With both teams yet to taste defeat this season, the bookies don't see any team as the outstanding favourite, although the guests are the expected winners by a small margin.
In any case, we hope you liked our predictions for this duel and that you'll check out our other free betting tips before making any of your picks.
Most recent H2Hs: Second time to meet ever
This will be the second time these two sides have faced off after their 1-1 draw last week, so there are still a lot of unknowns and both teams will hope to do better than last week.
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Midtjylland
Slovan Bratislava
Slovan Bratislava preview: Looking to build on the first-leg draw
Staying unbeaten in the first leg against Midtjylland in Denmark was huge for Slovan since they now have a chance to secure their place in the Champions League group stage with a win at home. Of course, that is still far from easy, but Slovan have been amazing this season since they are still undefeated in both their domestic league and Europe.
Meanwhile, Sharani Zuberu was injured in the first leg with Midtjylland and is doubtful to be ready for this game.
Predicted lineup: Takac (GK), Blackman, Kashia, Wimmer, Vojtko, Bajric, Kucka, Barseghyan, Tolic, Weiss & Strelec
Slovakia Super Liga 01/09/24
L
MSK Zilina
5
Slovan Bratislava
0
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W
Midtjylland
2
Slovan Bratislava
3
Slovakia Super Liga 25/08/24
W
Dukla Banska Bystrica
0
Slovan Bratislava
2
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D
Midtjylland
1
Slovan Bratislava
1
Slovakia Super Liga 17/08/24
W
FC Kosice
1
Slovan Bratislava
2
Midtjylland preview: Forced to chase a win away from home
While they are unbeaten this season in both the Danish Superliga and the Champions League qualifiers, Midtjylland travel to Bratislava in rough mood since they've failed to secure advantage in their first duel at home. So, one loss could see them miss out on the group stage of the Champions League, although any win would see them through.
Marrony and Victor Bak are on Midtjylland's injury list ahead of this match.
Predicted lineup: Olafsson (GK), Andersson, Diao, Bech, Juninho, Osorio, Sorensen, Martinez, Simsir, Franculino & Buska
Denmark Superligaen 01/09/24
W
Silkeborg IF
1
Midtjylland
3
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L
Slovan Bratislava
3
Midtjylland
2
Denmark Superligaen 24/08/24
W
Sonderjyske
2
Midtjylland
3
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 21/08/24
D
Slovan Bratislava
1
Midtjylland
1
Denmark Superligaen 16/08/24
W
Lyngby
1
Midtjylland
2
Player to watch: Tigran Barseghyan
The experienced Armenian midfielder has been in good form for Slovan this season and has three goals in the Slovakian league, along with one goal and assist in the Champions League qualifiers.
Will Barseghyan score from the spot again?
Two of the four goals that Barseghyan scored this season came after penalties, so if he's given a chance against Midtjylland, we might see him find the back of the net again.
