Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
APOEL Nicosia
Slovan Bratislava
In the second leg of the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League, a match will take place between Cyprus' APOEL and Slovakia's Slovan Bratislava. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, August 13, in Nicosia, with kickoff at 19:00 Central European Time. The match prediction has been provided by Dailysports experts.
APOEL
Last season, APOEL regained the championship title after five years. During this transfer window, the team strengthened with several quality players who are expected to help them fight for a place in the main draw of the continent's premier tournament.
In the previous round, the Cypriots narrowly defeated the Moldovan champions Petrocub over two legs. Slovan is considered a stronger opponent, which was fully confirmed in the first leg in Bratislava.
Slovan Bratislava
Under the leadership of Vladimír Weiss, Slovan has turned into a true powerhouse of local football, consistently winning the Slovak league's gold medals for the past three years.
In the new season, Slovan has already defeated North Macedonia's Struga and Slovenia's Celje in the Champions League, as well as made a strong start in the national championship.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head
- APOEL has kept a clean sheet in only one of their three matches this season.
- Slovan has won six matches in the new campaign, with one draw.
- The first leg in Slovakia ended with a 2-0 victory for the hosts.
APOEL vs Slovan Bratislava Prediction
There is no doubt that Slovan will advance to the next round of the tournament, but the hosts are capable of putting up a fight. I recommend betting on a total of over 2 goals.
