Our prediction for this Champions League match:
Ludogorets will look to defend their slim lead in the Champions League tie with Qarabag when the two sides face each other at Huvepharma Arena on Tuesday. The Bulgarian champions are with one foot in the playoffs, but they can’s afford any complacency in the second leg. Brazil forward Caio Vidal serves a one-game ban, while defender Oliver Verdon is only one yellow card away from suspension.
The Azeri, on the other hand, are eager to overcome a one-goal deficit in Bulgaria, but that is easier said than accomplished. Anyhow, under 2.5 goals betting option should be considered as Ludogorets are likely to adopt a defence-minded approach in the second leg. As for the visiting team, all Abdellah Zoubir, Juninho, and Yassine Benzia return to the starting XI after the trio was rested in a 3-0 win over Kapaz at the weekend. There are no fresh injury worries in the away team.
Highlighted Team (Ludogorets):
Bulgarian football club PFC Ludogorets Razgrad, commonly referred to as Eagles, compete at the Ludogorets Arena with the capacity of 8,000. PFC Ludogorets Razgrad are owned by Kiril Domuschiev, who made it his personal goal to propel the club to domestic and international success and to hold up the Bulgarian flag high with nation’s biggest clubs Levski and CSKA going through turbulent times.
Having seen their stock rise astronomically since 2010, PFK Ludogorets Razgrad have become the first Bulgarian club to be features in the UEFA Champions League group stage twice. Previously, their maiden participation happened in 2014-15 season when the Bulgarian club made headlines due to notable results against FC Basel and Liverpool.
Their success on domestic scene has been equally impressive as PFC Ludogorets Razgrad remain the second team in the world to win a treble after being promoted from the second to the first league. Main force of the Bulgarian club are the Brazilian players, currently eight of them in the squad many of whom hold the Bulgarian citizenship.