Hesperange – Slovan Bratislava : Preview & Prediction
Swift and Slovan clash at Stade Alphonse Theis in the 2nd leg of this UEFA Champions League (1st Qualifying Round) tie, having drawn 1-1 in the 1st leg.
In their last 10 home games Swift have 8 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss. Their attack has been scoring regularly as they have scored at least one goal in each of their last 10 games. There is a tendency for goals in their home games, as 31 of their last 34 matches have ended with More than 1.5 goals. The team does not usually struggle to open the scoring: it has managed to score first in 14 of its last 15 matches, of those 14 it has gone into half-time ahead in 6 and has managed to maintain the lead until the end of the 90′ in 10. In the last 8 home matches in all competitions there are 1 periods in particular: it has conceded 4 of its 8 goals between the minutes (31′-45′).
Swift Hesperange come into this game after a 1-1 draw at Slovan in their 1st leg of the Champions League qualifier: their goals were scored by Dominik Stolz. In this second match, coach Carlos Fangueiro is expected to play in the usual 3-4-3 with Bryan Nouvier, Blankson Anoff and Dominik Stolz being the offensive references of the home team: the last mentioned player is very fast and competent in finishing. For this match, the home coach can not count on Clément Couturier and Mohamed Morabet, both with physical problems.
In their last 10 away games in all competitions, Slovan have won 4, drawn 5 and lost 1. Defensive solidity has not been their strong point as they have conceded goals in 7 of their last 10 games, but their attack has scored regularly as they have scored goals in 9 of their last 10 games. In 15 games, they have managed to turn the score around in 2 of the 5 games in which they conceded the first goal.
Slovan Bratislava come into this game after a 1-1 draw against Swift Hesperange in the first leg of the 1st qualifying round of the Champions League: the only goal was scored by Vladimir Weiss. Even playing away from home, Vladimir Weiss’s side will be expected to attack from the outset, taking advantage of all their opponents’ weaknesses to score. Striker Malik Abubakari is one of the highlights of the visiting team, being very powerful and competent when it comes to finishing. Juraj Kucka is out of this match due to suspension.
Hesperange – Slovan Bratislava : Betting Tips
OVER 2.5 GOALS Odds:2.25
