Slovan Bratislava host Aris Limassol at the Tehelne Pole on Thursday (August 24) for the first leg of their UEFA Europa League playoff.
Aiming to reach their third straight European finals, Slovan dropped to the Europa League after their Champions League pursuit ended in the third qualifying round. Israeli side Maccabi Haifa beat them home and away to complete a 5-2 aggregate win. However, all's not lost yet, as Bratislava have a chance to reach the Europa League group stage.
Meanwhile, Aris, too, were in the running for the Champions League, but fell short just before the playoffs, with Rakow Czestochowa ending their ambitions.
Following back-to-back defeats to the Polish side, Limassol recovered to beat AEK Larnaca in the Cypriot First Division at the weekend. Jaden Montnor and Matija Spoljaric scored for the Light Brigade, who began their league campaign on a winning note, adding some wind to their sails ahead of the Bratislava clash.
Slovan have struggled at home in European games, which gives Aris a chance. The Cypriot outfit boast a terrific attacking vanguard and could hurt their hosts.
Prediction: Slovan 1-2 Aris
Tip 1 - Result: Aris
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
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