Slovan vs Man City Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Champions League, October 1, 2024

Slovan vs Man City Preview

• Tournament: Champions League
• Date: Tuesday, Oct 1
• Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Tehelné Pole, Slovakia

English champions Manchester City will travel to Slovan for their second game of the 2024/25 Champions League season at Tehelné Pole. The Cityzens will aim to continue with their unbeaten run across all competitions and will once again be fighting on all four fronts.

Hosts Slovan are currently sitting at the top of the Slovak Super Liga after eight matches and have scored a whopping 12 goals in their last three games. They lost 5-1 away to Celtic in their UCL opener and will be excited to play their first home of the competition. The hosts have recorded three consecutive wins since their defeat to Celtic.

Meanwhile, Man City sustained a 1-1 draw to Newcastle United in their last game, and have dropped to second in the league table. It was a similar story in their UCL opener against Inter Milan but entered this fixture as firm favorites. This will be the first meeting between sides in any competition and Pep Guardiola’s men are expected to steal the crucial three points.

Slovan Team News

Slovan Bratislava will definitely be without Kenan Bajric and defender Lukas Pauschek who’s out with a shoulder injury. The Slovakian is expected to return after the October international break. Kevin Wimmer is expected to continue at the heart of defence.

Man City Team News

As for Man City, they will be without the services of midfield general Rodri for the remainder of the season due to a knee injury. Matheus Nunes is expected to partner up with Mateo Kovacic at the heart of midfield whereas Kevin De Bruyne also remains sidelined with a groin injury. Players like Nathan Ake and Oscar Bobb are long-term absentees.

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Slovan vs Man City Predicted Lineups

Slovan predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Takac

Defenders: Blackman, Kashia, Wimmer, Medvedev

Midfielders: Kucka, Ignatenko, Tolic

Forwards: Barseghyan, Strelec, Weiss Jr

Man City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Ortega

Defenders: Lewis, Stones, Akanji, Gvardiol

Midfielders: Nunes, Kovacic

Forwards: Savinho, Foden, Doku; Haaland

Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have never faced off each other in the past and Slovan will play their first game against the English champions.

Key Players to Watch in Slovan vs Man City

Erling Haaland (Man City)

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has continued his firing goalscoring form once again this season and has scored ten goals in eight matches across all competitions. The Norwegian sustained a bloody ankle during a clash with Newcastle’s Dan Burn but will be available to play against Slovan Bratislava.

David Strelec (Slovan)

Slovakian centre-forward David Strelec has made a brilliant start to the 2024/25 campaign with Slovan Bratislava as the 23-year-old has registered five goals and four assists in 16 appearances across all competitions. Strelech is one of the most important players for the Slovakian side as his versatility in the final third of the pitch makes him a valuable asset for Vladimir Weiss’s side.

Slovan vs Man City Prediction

The Slovakian side endured a tough start to their debut Champions League campaign when they lost 5-1 to Celtic in their opening game of the competition. They will enter this game on the back of three back-to-back wins in the domestic league, scoring 12 goals in the process. Facing the English giants Man City would be a much sterner test for Vladimir Weiss’s side.

As for Man City, they were held to a 1-1 draw against Manchester City in their last game. Despite struggling to win in three of their last four games, Pep Guardiola’s men are expected to secure the three points with ease on their travels. But the absence of midfield duo Kevin de Bruyne and Rodri could pose a problem for the visiting side.

Predicted Score: Slovan 1-1 Man City (Watch Live)

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