Ludogorets will welcome Ballkani to the Ludogorets Arena in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League first qualifying round on Wednesday.
The two teams met in the first leg at the Pristina City Stadium last week, with the Ballkani recording a 2-0 win thanks to goals from Meriton Korenica and Qëndrim Zyba. They failed to record a win in the Champions League qualifiers last season, so a victory in the first leg will go a long way in boosting their morale.
The hosts saw their poor form continue in the First Professional Football League on Friday, as they suffered a 3-1 defeat to Krumovgrad in their campaign opener. They have qualified for the group stage twice in the competition thus far but have failed to do so since the 2016-17 season.
The visitors made it to the qualifiers of a UEFA-affiliated competition for the first time in history last season. Though they were eliminated from the first round, they made it to the group stage in the UEFA Europa Conference League.
The Eagles have a solid home record and are unbeaten in all competitions since March. They have recorded six wins in their last eight home games in Europe, including qualifiers, and are expected to have the upper hand at home.
The Gabriels have been in good touch recently and have kept four clean sheets in their last five games. They have suffered four defeats in their last seven away games in the European qualifiers.
The first leg was contested closely between the two teams, with both sides having nine goal attempts. They are expected to be closely matched in this game as well and should settle for a low-scoring draw.
Prediction: Ludogorets 1-1 Ballkani
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least a goal to be
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