Slovan Bratislava vs Manchester City Match Prediction - UEFA Champions League

UEFA Champions League - Slovan Bratislava VS Manchester City
Match Time: 02-10-2024 02:00 Wednesday (GMT+7)
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Manchester City drew 0-0 with Inter Milan in their Champions League opener and have now gone three games without a win, including draws with Arsenal and Newcastle. Injuries to Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne have impacted their form, but Guardiola's team remains strong, and Slovan Bratislava could be in trouble if City finds their rhythm.

Despite having home advantage, Slovan Bratislava are massive underdogs at 28.0, one of the highest odds for a home team in Champions League history. Manchester City's odds are a tiny 1.04.

These teams have never met in European competition, and Slovan has a poor record against English sides, winning just 2 of 12 matches.

Phil Foden has been used sparingly this season, but he is likely to start here, with anytime scorer odds at 2.14 and 6.0 for scoring from outside the box. Slovan's Marco Tolic has scored three goals this season and is priced at 11.0 to score again.

Expected line-ups: Slovan will likely stick with the same players from their last match, while Guardiola may rotate his squad. De Bruyne is unlikely to play as he nears a return.

Other notes: It's hard to see Slovan's defense stopping City's attack. Betting on City to score over 1.5 goals in the first half could offer good returns.

Match Prediction: Manchester City will score over 1.5 goals in the first half.