ŠK Slovan Bratislava vs APOEL Nicosia Predictions

UEFA Champions League qualifiers are heating up with the third round of qualifying getting underway this week. Wednesday sees what is surely going to be an intriguing fixture between ŠK Slovan Bratislava and APOEL Nicosia.

ŠK Slovan Bratislava vs APOEL Nicosia Key Stats

• ŠK Slovan Bratislava are unbeaten in their last 7 games
• ŠK Slovan Bratislava are also unbeaten in their last 5 home fixtures
• APOEL Nicosia have just 2 wins in their last 8 matches
• APOEL Nicosia haven’t won away from home since 30th June
• In 4 of their last 6 games ŠK Slovan Bratislava has seen over 2.5 goals scored

ŠK Slovan Bratislava vs APOEL Nicosia Previous Meetings

In their histories these two teams have only played each other twice. And similar to this game that was in UEFA Champions League qualifying.

Back in 2011/12 came away with the victory having drawn in the opening match 0-0 before winning the second leg 2-0 in Bratislava. Will we see a similar result this time?

ŠK Slovan Bratislava vs APOEL Nicosia Team News & Predicted Lineups

Luckily for both teams, they aren’t expected to be missing out on any major players in this game.

ŠK Slovan Bratislava midfielder Kyriakos Savvidis is the only player expected to make a return in this game after being suspended in their last game.

ŠK Slovan Bratislava - Dominik Takáč, Kenan Bajrić, Guram Kashia, Kevin Wimmer, Cesar Blackman, Juraj Kucka, Kyriakos Savvidis, Zuberu Sharani, Róbert Mak, David Strelec, Vladimír Weiss

APOEL Nicosia - Vid Belec, Xavier Quintillà Guasch, Lasha Dvali, Radosav Petrović, Mateo Sušić, Kingsley Sarfo, Sergio Tejera, Georgi Kostadinov, Dieumerci Ndongala, Marquinhos, Stefan Dražić

ŠK Slovan Bratislava vs APOEL Nicosia Player To Watch - David Strelec

Believe it or not, it is a fairly easy choice deciding a player to watch in this fixture. Strelec, of ŠK Slovan Bratislava, leads the way thus far in Champions League Qualifiers as the top goalscorer having found the back of the net on three occasions.

With a fair amount of goals expected again in this game it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him get on the scoresheet again here.

ŠK Slovan Bratislava vs APOEL Nicosia Prediction

Considering Bratislava’s incredible record as of late and the amount of goals they score it is hard to argue against them continuing their form in this game.

That is why our team of professional tipping experts have determined that backing ŠK Slovan Bratislava To Win and Over 2.5 Goals To Be Scored is the way to go in this game. By backing this at 13/5, £10 you could earn a potential £36 making this by far the best value tip for this fixture.