The guests may surprise you! Ludogorets vs Petrocub Prediction
One of the playoff round matches of the UEFA Europa League qualification will take place on Thursday in Razgrad, where local side Ludogorets will host Moldovan team Petrocub at the Huvepharma Arena. Here’s the expert prediction from the Dailysports team.
Ludogorets
Ludogorets progressed through three stages of the UEFA Champions League qualification, showcasing strong performances until the semifinals. The Bulgarian club, which appeared to be a favorite to reach the group stage, first overcame Dinamo Batumi (3-1 at home and 0-1 away) and then Minsk's Dinamo (2-0 at home and 0-1 in the return leg).
However, in the semifinals, they faced a tougher challenge against Azerbaijan's Qarabag. After winning the first leg (2-1) and drawing in regular time of the second match (2-3), Ludogorets found themselves in a difficult situation. In extra time, the "Eagles" surprisingly conceded four unanswered goals, eliminating them from the Champions League. Over the weekend, Ludogorets secured a home victory over Levski in the Bulgarian league.
Petrocub
Petrocub began their European campaign simultaneously with Ludogorets, also entering the first round of the UEFA Champions League qualification. In the opening stage, the Moldovan club managed to defeat Kazakhstan's Ordabasy (0-0, 1-0), but they struggled in the next round against the strong Cypriot side APOEL, losing 0-1 away and drawing 1-1 at home.
This loss sent Petrocub into the Europa League qualifiers, where they continued in their usual style, defeating Welsh side New Saints (1-0 at home and 0-0 in the return leg), demonstrating solid defense and maximizing every opportunity. The team heads into the match against Ludogorets after an away defeat to Sheriff in the Moldovan league (0-1).
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- The teams have never met before.
- In three of Ludogorets' last five matches, the "Both Teams to Score" bet has been successful.
- Only one of Petrocub's last eight matches has seen the "Total Over 2.5 Goals" bet come through.
Ludogorets vs Petrocub Prediction
Bookmakers give Petrocub little chance, with odds for a Ludogorets victory around 1.30. Our bet for this match is "Total Under 3.0" with odds of 1.72.
