Midtjylland vs Slovan Bratislava Predictions & Betting Tips

Midtjylland go head-to-head against Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday. Read our Predictions and Betting Tips with Match Preview, Head-to-head stats (h2h) and Team Form Analysis.

This match will be played on 21/08/2024 at 22:00

Our prediction for this Champions League match:

Midtjylland will look to build on a 2-1 win over Lyngby when they take on Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League final qualifying round, first leg. Midtjylland eliminated Ferencvaros in the previous round and they are seen as favourites to win Wednesday’s encounter. Christian Sorensen is a major doubt after limping off with injury in the last league match, with fellow defender Joel Andersson being ready to step up.

The Slovaks, on the other hand, set up a meeting with Midtjylland by beating APOEL of Cyprus in the two-legged tie. Slovan Bratislava, though, are not regarded as good travellers, which is probably the main reason why we are going to bet on the Danish champions. David Strelec returns to Slovan’s starting XI after scoring as a substitute in a 2-1 win over Kosice. While Guram Kashia is only one yellow card away from suspension.

How the bookies view it: Smooth sailing for Midtjylland

Midtjylland have been installed as overwhelming favourites among the bookies with a home win priced at 4/6 By Ph777. A victory for Slovan Bratislava is priced at 18/5 while 188jili is also offering 11/4 for a draw.

Head to head: No previous meetings

This will be the first ever clash between Midtjylland and Slovan Bratislava.

Players to watch: Watertight defensive duo

Midtjylland are yet to concede at home this season and the duo of Ousmane Diao and Juninho have been at the heart of things. Both men are likely to continue their partnership at the back and can lead the Danes to another clean sheet at 7/5 with 188jili.

At the other end of the pitch, the likes of Oliver Sorensen. Ola Brynhildsen and Franculino Dju have all impressed this season. All three men can combine to ensure Midtjylland produce over 1.5 goals at 8/11 by WJpeso.

Probable line-ups

Sorensen came off the bench in Midtjylland’s Superliga fixture last weekend and is likely to start on Wednesday. Franculino should continue in attack alongside Brynhildsen while Diao and Juninho should partner at the back once again.

David Strelec and Juraj Kucka started on the bench last weekend for Slovan Bratislava and could be restored to the starting line-up on Wednesday. Kevin Wimmer is also expected expected hold the fort at the back alongside Guram Kashia.

Midtjylland: Olafsson, Gabriel, Diao, Juninho, Andersson, Simsir, Castillo, Martinez, Brynhildsen, Sorensen, Franculino
Slovan Bratislava: Takac, Blackman, Kashia, Wimmer, Zuberu, Kujka, Bajric, Tolic, Mak, Weiss, Strelec