Slovan Bratislava vs APOEL Prediction & Betting Tips (7 August)

Last season, Slovan won its 6th title in a row in Slovakia and is therefore once again present in these qualifications for the next Champions League. He easily dominated Struga in the first round with two victories in two matches 4-2 in the first leg at home and 1-2 in the return away. Subsequently, this team started with a draw conceded against Celje 1-1 before outclassing this opponent on the return home 5-0 to qualify for this 3rd round. In the championship, the players from the Slovak capital started with a great victory obtained on the pitch of Komarno 1-4 and they will aim for a second success on Saturday game against Podbrezova.

For their part, APOEL Nicosia is once again at the top of Cypriot football after winning its 29th national title last season. This therefore allows them to be able to compete in these qualifications where they started with a victory obtained at home against Petrocub 1-0 before being able to maintain this small advantage in the return 1-1. During the summer, the Cypriots conceded 3 draws against Novi Pazar 2-2, Radnicki 1-1 and AEK Larnaca 0-0 during their preparation.

Slovan has interesting members in its ranks like Weiss Jr (2 goals, 3 assists last year in the league) and midfielder Kucka (ex-Genoa, Milan and Parma, 3 goals, 4 assists last year) who have both already scored twice in these qualifications. Armenian striker Barseghyan (13 goals, 11 assists in the league last year) is also present, as is Slovak international Strelec (11 goals, 10 assists), who scored 3 goals in the previous round. Marcelli (19 years old, 10 goals in the league last year) or Tolic (9 goals) should also be in the group. Returning injured from the Euro, defender Dvali should not be able to make the trip to Slovakia this week .

On the other hand, the Brazilian and top scorer in the squad last season, Marquinhos (10 goals), is tipped to start, having scored both goals for his team during the last double confrontation. Midfielder Ndongala (7 goals last year) is also a candidate for a place in the 11, just like Chebake (6 goals). Remember that the club let Villafanez (4 goals) and Georgian international Kvilitaia (8 goals last year) leave during the transfer window.