Slovan Bratislava host Celje in a high stakes Champions League qualifier where the home side looks set to grab the glory and push their season into dream territory right from the start. The Slovak champions bring real know how from past European nights and that should count heavy when the pressure builds on the night.
Team Form
Slovan have looked sharp in the buildup winning three of their four qualifier games and netting seven goals along the way after brushing aside Iberia 1999 and Mjallby with solid displays. Celje on the other hand have been scoring freely yet their backline has shown cracks after scraping through against Ararat Armenia and Egnatia via penalties.
- Slovan scored seven goals across the last two rounds
- Celje won only one game in regular time during qualifiers
- Slovan already reached the Champions League group stage in recent history
- Celje shine more in Conference League than this level
Tactical Analysis
The home side will lean on their experience to control the midfield and hit on quick breaks while Celje might try to play open and chase goals but that leaves gaps at the back. Slovan know how to manage big European nights and that edge could prove the difference when legs tire late on.
Betting Proposal
Everything points to the hosts taking the win on the night thanks to their know how and home crowd. Back Slovan to win at 1.75
