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Slovan Bratislava Seeks Redemption Against Dinamo Zagreb in Champions League

Slovan Bratislava Seeks Redemption Against Dinamo Zagreb in Champions League

Fixture Overview

Slovan Bratislava will face Dinamo Zagreb in the UEFA Champions League playoffs on Tuesday, seeking to make amends for their defeat in the first leg. The Slovakian champions lost 2-0 in the away leg and will need a strong performance at home to overturn the deficit and secure a place in the group stage.

Slovan Bratislava has enjoyed a strong start to the domestic season, winning eight of their first ten league matches and sitting top of the table. However, they have struggled in European competition, losing both legs of their previous round against Ferencvaros.

Dinamo Zagreb, on the other hand, has been in excellent form this season, winning all six of their Champions League qualifying matches and sitting top of the Croatian league. They will be confident of securing a place in the group stage but will be aware of the threat posed by Slovan Bratislava, especially playing at home.

Head-to-Head Record

The two teams have met twice in the UEFA Champions League before, with Dinamo Zagreb winning both matches. The Croatian champions won 3-1 in Bratislava in the 2012/13 season and 2-0 in Zagreb in the 2018/19 season.

Team News

Slovan Bratislava will be without the suspended Vernon De Marco and the injured David Holman. Dinamo Zagreb will be at full strength for the match.

Prediction

Dinamo Zagreb is the favorite to win the match and secure a place in the group stage. However, Slovan Bratislava has shown that they are capable of causing an upset and will be looking to make the most of their home advantage.

The match is likely to be a close and entertaining affair, with both teams having a chance of winning.