Our prediction for this Champions League match:
Qarabag
Match Time & Date:
06/08/2024
18:00
Prediction: 2-0
Ludogorets
A place in the Champions League playoffs will be at stake when Qarabag and Ludogorets face each other in a highly-anticipated double-header. Qarabag are eyeing their third consecutive win in the qualifiers and they must be high on confidence following a thrilling 5-0 win over Lincoln Red Imps. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Juninho, who scored a hat-trick in the crushing of Lincoln Red Imps.
The Bulgarian champions, on the other hand, set up a meeting with Qarabag by beating Dinamo Minsk in the two-legged tie. Qarabag, though, are a real force to be reckoned with at home and we do not believe that the visitors are capable of grabbing something from the match. There are no fresh injury worries in the away team ahead of the trip to Israel. New goalkeeper Hendrik Bonmann should keep his place between the sticks.
Highlighted Team (Qarabag):
Over the years Qarabag have established themselves as one of the best teams in Azerbaijan. The club was founded in 1951 and they were playing under the name of Mehsul back then. Qarabag won their first trophy in the national championship in 1993, beating Khazar Sumgayit in the title game.
In the 2015/2016 season they won their fourth domestic trophy, with the team finishing the season 22 points clear of second-placed Zira. Qarabag participated in the 2016/2017 Champions League qualifiers, but they were more than unfortunate to suffer a loss to Viktoria Plzen in the two-legged tie. The Azerbaijan outfit were beaten by the Czechs on away goal rule and, as a result, they made it to the Europa League playoffs.
Thanks to a win over Goteborg in the double-header Qarabag made it to the knockout stages of the competition. The Horsemen play their home games at Azersun Arena and their home colours are black. Qarabag play their away games in white kits.
