Our prediction for this Champions League match:
Ludogorets
Match Time & Date:
24/08/2021
21:00
Prediction: 2-0
Malmo
Ludogorets play host to Malmo at their Huvepharma Arena in what is expected to be an entertaining Champions League qualifier. Ludogorets failed to impress in the 2-0 loss at Eleda Stadion, but it is well known the Bulgarian champions produce much better showings at home than on the travels. The Greens have no other choice but to go all guns blazing at the Blues, and we predict that the hosts will prove their worth on the field.
Important midfielder Kiril Despodov returns from suspension for the hosts. Malmo, on the other hand, are likely to adopt a defence-minded approach in the return leg, but preventing Ludogorets attackers from scoring at Huvepharma Arena is easier said than done. Ola Toivonen remains in the recovery room, while Nigeria international Bonke Innocent returns to contention after serving his ban in the first leg.
Highlighted Player (Georgi Terziev):
Georgi Terziev is a defender who was born in Sliven, Bulgaria on April 18, 1992. Terziev’s main position is centre-back, but he is often used as a full-back and it has to be noted that he is a two-footed footballer. The Bulgaria international started his youth career at his home-town club Sliven and then he moved to Naftex Burgas.
After making nine appearances for the club at senior level, Georgi Terziev joined Chernomorets Burgas in 2009. The defender played for the Sharks from 2009 to 2013 and the he decided to take his career to the next level. Georgi Terziev signed for big-spending Bulgarian side Ludogorets on August 12, 2013 for a fee of €500,000 and he quickly established himself as a first-team regular at the club.
However, in 2017 he played eight games for Croatian side Hajduk Split on loan, but he returned to Razgrad at the end of the 2016/2017 season. Speaking of his international career, Georgi Terziev made his debut for the Bulgaria national football team in October, 2011 in a friendly game against Ukraine.
Highlighted Team (Malmo):
Founded on February 24, 1910, Malmo are a Swedish team that compete in Allsvenskan league. The Blues welcome their rivals at Stadion, Malmo, the venue which was opened in April, 2009. It is important to note that the stadium can hold up to 22,500 supporters of which 18,000 are seated.
Malmo are the most successful Swedish side, with the team winning their 23rd domestic trophy in 2017. The Blues finished the season seven points clear of AIK, scoring 63 goals and conceding 27 in the process. Speaking of the club’s European success, Malmo did well to make it to the European Cup final in the 1978/1979 season, but they eventually failed to win the trophy.
The Swedish side were beaten by Nottingham Forest in the title game (0-1), with Trevor John Francis scoring the only goal of the match. Malmo wear sky-blue shirts and white shorts when playing at home, whereas their away colour is black.
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