Our prediction for this Europa League match:
Ludogorets
Match Time & Date:
12/12/2024
18:45
Prediction: 1-1
AZ
Ludogorets and AZ Alkmaar go head to head at Huvepharma Arena in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Thursday’s program. Ludogorets are on a three-game winning run in the Bulgarian championship, but this match will be anything but a walk in the park for the hosts. Caio Vidal is back from suspension as well as Rick, while both Bernard Tekpetey and Anton Nedyalkov remain on the sidelines with injuries.
The Cheese Farmers, on the other hand, aim to build on back-to-back wins over Heracles and Ajax. AZ Alkmaar, though, are not regarded as good travellers, which is probably the main reason why we are going to bet on draw. Talented midfielder Kees Smith misses out through suspension for the Eredivisie outfit, whilst both Westerveld and Sadiq remain in the treatment room.
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.
AS Roma
Lazio
