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Slovan Bratislava invite Manchester City to Tehelne pole in the second match of the league phase of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. Both teams were winless in their campaign openers in September, with Slovan suffering a defeat and City playing a goalless draw.
Slovan lost 5-1 at Celtic away from home in their campaign opener. Kevin Wimmer scored a consolation goal for Slovan in the second half. They are on a three-game winning streak across competitions since that loss and registered a 4-2 win over Michalovce on Friday in the Slovak Super Liga.
City, meanwhile, have enjoyed an unbeaten start to their season, and three of their last four games have ended in draws. They began their Champions League with a goalless draw with Inter Milan at home.
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After a 2-1 home win over Watford in the Carabao Cup third round in midweek, they drew 1-1 with Newcastle United on Saturday in the Premier League. Josko Gvardiol scored in the first half, and Anthony Gordon's second-half penalty helped Newcastle equalise in the second half.
Slovan Bratislava vs Manchester City Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams will meet for the first time.
- Slovab have met English teams 10 times across competitions, with nine producing conclusive results. They have two wins to their name, with both wins being registered at home.
- The visitors play a Slovak team for the first time in a competitive game.
- City have suffered one loss in 24 games in the Champions League, with that defeat coming against defending champions Real Madrid on penalties in the quarter-final last season.
- Slovan have won seven of their eight home games across competitions this term.
Slovan Bratislava vs Manchester City Prediction
Slovan have bounced back well from their loss in the Champions League campaign opener, recording three consecutive wins, scoring 12 goals.
They play their first home game in the Champions League but have suffered five consecutive losses against English teams. The Cityzens, meanwhile, have seen a drop in form recently, with three of their last four games ending in draws. They have scored three goals apiece in their last five away games in the Champions League, though.
Rodri is a long-term absentee with an ACL injury, while Kevin De Bruyne has a groin injury and is not an option. Manager Pep Guardiola will also be without the services of Nathan Ake and Oscar Bobb.
Considering City's recent record in the Champions League and unbeaten record this season, expect the 2022-23 champions to record a comfortable win.
Prediction: Slovan 1-3 City
Slovan Bratislava vs Manchester City Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - City to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Erling Haaland to score or assist any time - Yes
