Ludogorets vs Dinamo Batumi prediction and betting tips - July 10, 2024
One of the Champions League qualification matches on Wednesday evening will take place in Razgrad, where the local Ludogorets will host Dinamo Batumi at the "Huvepharma Arena". Here is a prediction for this match from the Dailysports expert team.
Ludogorets
The "Eagles" have been the champions of Bulgaria for over a decade and are rightfully considered the strongest club in the country. Last season, Ludogorets performed at their usual high level, losing only five matches. The team, led by Georgi Dermendzhiev, finished seven points ahead of their nearest rival, Cherno More.
The "Eagles" have prepared for the European competitions through friendly matches, showing a lot of confidence. They defeated Primorje (5:0), Slovan Bratislava (1:0), St. Gallen (2:0), and Universitatea Craiova (4:1).
Last season, Ludogorets started in the Champions League but were eliminated in the second qualifying round by Olimpija Ljubljana. Nonetheless, their European campaign ended in February when they lost in the first playoff round of the Conference League to Servette.
Dinamo Batumi
The "Blue and Whites" won the Georgian championship last season after a two-year gap. However, in the new Erovnuli Liga season, they are only in fourth place with 31 points from 18 matches. In their last five matches, Dinamo has secured only one win while suffering three defeats.
The team approaches the match against Ludogorets after a victory in the third-place match of the Georgian Super Cup over Iberia 1999 with a score of 3:2. Last season, Dinamo Batumi started in the Conference League but couldn't compete against Albania's Tirana. They drew 1:1 away but lost 1:2 at home.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- The teams have never faced each other in European competitions before.
- In four of Dinamo Batumi's last five matches, the "Total over 2.5" bet was successful.
- Ludogorets has conceded in only one of their last seven matches.
Ludogorets vs Dinamo Batumi Prediction
The Bulgarian champions are clear favorites in this matchup, with bookmakers offering odds of 1.22 for their victory. Recent performances indicate that Ludogorets is in excellent form, so we expect a confident win for the home team. Our bet is "Ludogorets to win with a -1.5 handicap" at odds of 1.70.
