Zrinjski vs Slovan Bratislava Tips & Preview - Expected goals in open contest

By Tolu Shotade

3 hours ago

Tolu Shotade 3 hours ago

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Zrinjski need to overturn a 4-0 deficit against Slovan Bratislava.
Zrinjski have a strong home record and score more goals after the break.
Slovan Bratislava have defensive vulnerabilities but remains a threat.

Zrinjski vs Slovan Bratislava

Zrinjski have a major deficit to overturn when they host Slovan Bratislava in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League qualifier.

Having claimed a 4-0 victory in the first leg, the Slovaks will be feeling relaxed heading into Tuesday's clash. With the hosts expected to adopt an open style in a bid to turn things around, goals could be expected in this match.

Zrinjski News

Zrinjski were second best in the first leg as they struggled to muster up any kind of threat. They finished without a single attempt on target and were also constantly carved open at the back.

The task for Zrinjski on Tuesday is to overturn the deficit, and they will be feeling some confidence having done the double over Virtus in the previous round. The Bosnians also boast a solid record in front of their fans and have won their last five home matches across all competitions.

Zrinjski may have failed to score in the first leg, but their goals seem to flow more freely at home, with six of their last 10 efforts coming after the break. Seven of their last nine matches across all competitions have also produced over 2.5 goals.

Slovan Bratislava News

It was a dominant performance from Slovan Bratislava in the first leg as they were barely troubled throughout the encounter. David Strelec was on target while Mykola Kukharevych also got on the score sheet.

Slovan Bratislava kicked off their Slovak First Football League campaign last weekend and were held to a 2-2 draw at Presov in their opening fixture. They led at the break through Kukharevych and Kelvin Ofori, but could not hold on for the win.

The Slovaks may have kept a clean sheet in the first leg, but the result against Presov highlights a defensive vulnerability. Vladimir Weiss' team have conceded in their last eight away matches, all of which produced over 2.5 goals.

Head to Head

Slovan Bratislava have four wins while Zrinjski have picked up two victories, with one draw from seven previous matches. Both teams met during the Champions League qualifiers in 2023, with the Slovaks claiming a 1-0 away win in the first meeting before a 2-2 home draw in the second leg.

Verdict

Zrinjski Mostar v Slovan Bratislava

Given the huge deficit for overturn, Zrinjski are likely to come all out from the start, which could make for an open contest. Both teams are expected to score here, and with three of the last four meetings producing over 2.5 goals, a repeat could also be on the cards.

There have been more goals after the break in four of the last five meetings, and this clash could be set to follow a similar pattern.

Yes

Both Teams to Score

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