Ludogorets – FC Ballkani : Preview & Prediction
Ludogorets and Ballkani play in a UEFA Champions League 2nd leg match (1st Qualifying Round), after the home win of KF Ballkani by (2-0) in the first leg match. In this match the home factor could play an important role, as Ballkani has significant differences in the results won at home and as a visitor.
This is a team that maintains its performance when playing away from its stadium, since in the last 30 games it has recorded 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats as a visitor; against 11 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats in its stadium. The team comes into this meeting after an away defeat to Levski Krumovgrad (3-1). Ludogorets have won 8, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 10 home games in all competitions. Their attack has been scoring regularly as they have scored in 9 of their last 10 games.
Ludogorets enter this match after a 3-1 defeat at Levski Krumovgrad in the Bulgarian championship. In the 1st leg of the 1st knockout round of the Champions League, the hosts lost 2-0 against Ballkani. The home club is used to playing in a 4-3-3 tactical formation, where the three most attacking players are Caio Vidal, Kiril Despodov and Matias Tissera. The home side’s greatest quality lies in their ability to conduct their attacking attacks through quick transitions. Coach Ivaylo Petev should be quite happy to have all the men at his disposal.
This is a team that curiously shows more positive results away than at home, since in the last 23 games it has recorded 7 wins, 5 draws and 2 defeats as a visitor, with a total of 31 goals scored and 18 conceded. At home, they have 5 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses, with a total of 16 goals scored and 7 conceded. In the last 10 games as a visitor, Ballkani has won 5, drawn 3 and lost 2. The team has allowed goals to the opponent in 8 of the last 10 games, so its defense needs to improve, but its attack has scored regularly, as it has managed to score in 8 of the last 10 games.
Ballkani come into this game after a 2-0 win over Ludogorets in the 1st leg of the 1st qualifying round of the Champions League: the team’s goals were scored by Meriton Korenica and Qëndrim Zyba. The away side usually operate in a 4-3-3 formation, favoring offensive transitions and channeling their attack through the flanks. The three arrows aimed at the enemy’s crossbar will be Meriton Korenica, Nazmi Gripshi and Albion Rrahmani. Edvin Kuc, Lindon Emërllahu and Qëndrim Zyba may also play in the central area of the pitch. Coach Ilir Daja can count on all his players.
Ludogorets – FC Ballkani : Betting Tips
OVER 2.5 GOALS Odds: 2.25
