Our prediction for this Europa League match:
Midtjylland
Match Time & Date:
16/09/2021
18:45
Prediction: 2-1
Ludogorets
Midtjylland and Ludogorets square off against each other at MCH Arena in the Group F opener. Midtjylland failed to impress in the Champions League qualifiers, but the Danish champions are surely capable of matching Ludogorets at home in the opening match of their Europa League campaign. Brazil international Marrony should be the only absentee in the home team.
The Bulgarian champions, on the other hand, were beaten by Malmo in the Champions League playoffs. Ludogorets are not regarded as good travelers, and that is probably the main reason why we are tempted to put our money on Midtjylland this time out. In their last meeting in the elite competition Midtjylland defeated Ludogorets thanks to Junior Brumado’s goal, and we predict that the history is going to repeat itself. Midfielder Kiril Despodov is widely expected to return to Ludogorets’ starting XI.
Highlighted Player (Erik Sviatchenko):
Son to an Ukraininian-born artist Sergei Sviatchenko, the 24-year-old defender Erik joined Celtic in January 2016. His transition to the Scottish giants have been alleviated by Celtic’s signing of his girlfriend Rudmose, who signed for The Bhoys women’s team in February this year.
Erik Sviatchenko began his professional career at FC Midtjylland in 2009, where he had been a starter in almost all of his appearances for the club. Key player for Midtjylland, Sviatchenko helped them to Danish title in 2014-15 as we as in securing progression to the last 32 stage of the UEFA Europa League the following season. After seven years at the Danish side, Sviatchenko moved to Celtic on a four-year deal.
He has so far made 14 league appearances for Celtic, but still got the chance to wear the captain’s armband in May. Due to dual citizenship Erik Sviatchenko was eligible to play for Ukraine, but he agreed to a call-upfor the Danish national team in 2015. He has so far earned only five caps for his country.
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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