Our prediction for this Europa League match:
Ludogorets
Match Time & Date:
17/08/2023
02:00 PM
Prediction: 2-0
Astana
Ludogorets play host to Astana at their Huvepharma Arena in a highly-anticipated Europa League qualifier. The Bulgarian champions need a big win in the return leg if they are to advance to the next round and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-oriented approach this time out. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be summer signing Rwan Seco, who has already started paying off.
The Kazakhs, on the other hand, are eager to defend their slim lead in Bulgaria and they are likely to rely on their defence this time out. Ludogorets, though, are a real force to be reckoned with at home and given their excellent performance in a 3-0 victory over CSKA Sofia, we are tempted to put our money on the hosts. There are no fresh injury worries in the visiting team ahead of the trip to Razgrad.
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.
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