Dinamo Batumi – Slovan Bratislava : Preview & Prediction
Dinamo Batumi and Slovan meet forces at Baumit Arena in a match for the 2nd leg of this phase of the UEFA Champions League (1st Qualifying Round), after having drawn (0-0) in the 1st leg. In this match the home factor could play an important role, as Dinamo Batumi shows significant differences in results won at home and as a visitor.
After the goalless draw away in the first leg, the home team needs to win at home to move forward in this competition. This is a team that curiously has been stronger away than at home, as in the last 29 games it records 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses as a visitor; against 2 wins, 5 draws and 7 losses in its stadium. In the last 4 home games Dinamo Batumi records 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses. Defensive solidity has not been their strong point, as they have conceded goals in 8 of their last 10 games, but their attack has been scoring with regularity, as they have scored goals in 9 of their last 10 games.
Dinamo Batumi come into this match after a 0-0 away draw on their visit to Slovan Bratislava’s home ground, counting for the first match of this qualifier. The home team’s greatest quality lies in its ability to conduct its offensive onslaughts through fast transitions. The Georgian club usually lines up in a 4-3-3 tactical system, where the three most advanced players are Vladimer Mamuchashvili, Flamarion and Zuriko Davitashvili. The Georgian Irakli Bidzinashvili is the player responsible for best guiding his team’s offensive game. The home coach should be quite pleased to have all the men fit for this match.
The visiting team comes into this 2nd leg after a scoreless draw at home in the 1st leg, so a draw with goals will be enough to get qualification. This is a team that maintains its performance when playing away from its stadium, as in the last 30 games it registers 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 defeats as a visitor; against 8 wins, 6 draws and 1 defeat at its stadium. In their last 10 away games Slovan have won 4, drawn 3 and lost 3. In their away games there is a tendency to score goals, as 29 of their last 34 games have ended with more than 1.5 goals.
Slovan Bratislava enter this match after a 1-1 draw at home to Dinamo Batumi, worth for the first match of this 1st Champions League Qualifying Round. Like the “enemy” of this match, the visiting club usually plays in a 4-3-3 tactical design, using three players in the front line: Tigran Barseghyan, Eric Ramírez and Jaromir Zmrhal. The midfield is expected to be occupied by Jaba Kankava, Vladimir Weiss and Juraj Kucka. Coach Vladimir Weiss will not be able to count on Marian Chobot and Michal Sulla because they are currently recovering from injury.
Dinamo Batumi – Slovan Bratislava : Betting Tips
BTS/YES Odds: 2.25
