Olimpija Ljubljana take on the visitors Ludogorets in the second leg of UEFA Champions League qualification quarterfinals. First leg result: 1-1. The match will be played on Tuesday, August 1st at Stadion Stožice (Ljubljana).
Olimpija Ljubljana managed to reclaim the title of champions in Slovenia. The Dragons once reached the final of the Yugoslav Cup in 1970. However, during those times, they were not considered top contenders. In the years following Slovenia's independence, Maribor was regarded as the number one team - except for the period from 1992 to 1995 when Olimpija Ljubljana secured four victories in the top-flight league. Over the subsequent seasons, they managed to add only three more titles, including the gold in 2022/2023, which allowed them to start in the Champions League. They began by defeating Valmiera, the Latvian team, twice with a score of 2-1. But then, they faced a stronger and more experienced opponent. A 1-1 draw away from home can still be considered a positive result, which doesn't take away the task of winning at home.
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Ludogorets have long been showcasing its prowess mainly on the European stage. Since the arrival of their current owner, The Eagles have become an undisputed powerhouse in Bulgarian football. While they dominate the domestic league in Razgrad, they are also considered a formidable force in the Europa League. However, breaking through to the main rounds of the Champions League has been challenging for them for some time. Their campaign this time started with a 0-2 away defeat in Kosovo. Fortunately, in the return leg, Ivaylo Petev's team quickly equalized the score through a brace by Tekpetey, and in the second half, they added two more goals to secure a victory. Their match against Olimpija Ljubljana at home was not without challenges either. The visitors managed to take the lead, and the home side could only equalize.
Last Wednesday, Olimpija played against Ludogorets for the first time. The factor of playing at home might not compensate for the higher class of the Bulgarian powerhouse. Therefore, we bet on the victory of the away team.
Prediction for the match: Ludogorets to win.
