Crusaders - Ludogorets Prediction, Picks and Tips
Crusaders and Ludogorets meet at Seaview, in a return match for this phase of the UEFA Champions League (1st Qualifying Round), after the victory at home Ludogorets by (7-0) in the first leg.
After the defeat in the first leg, the home team reaches this disadvantaged game at a disadvantage, since they need to recover 7 goals of disadvantage and have not scored any goals in the previous match. In the last 10 home matches Crusaders has won 5, tied 3 and lost 2. Defensive consistency has not been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored with regularity, as they scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. The Crusaders reach this phase virtually eliminated from the Champions League, as in the first leg suffered a heavy defeat by 7-0 against Ludogorets. However, the Norirlandeses will have to fight for a positive result, to give a joy to their fans. The set directed by Stephen Baxter plays, normally, in 4-2-3-1, being Jordan Owens the most offensive reference of the home team. Michael Carvill is one of the great highlights of the team of Northern Ireland, being a player owner of great speed and technical quality. Apparently, there are no absences to register in this according to game.
The away team comes to this second leg with an advantage of 7 goals, but suffered 0 goals at home in the first leg. In the last 10 away matches Ludogorets has 8 wins and 2 draws. The team has scored goals against the opponent in 7 of the last 10 matches, so his defense needs to improve, but his attack has scored regularly, as he has always scored at least one goal in the last 10 matches. The Ludogorets left for this according to game with a huge victory over the Crusaders, by 7-0, being thus with one foot in the next round of the Champions League: the goals were scored by Swierczok (3), Keseru, Marcelinho (2) ) and Brown (autogol). It is important to note that the visitors had already conquered the Bulgarian Super Cup this season, beating Slavia Sofia 1-0. Despite playing away from home and staying in the lead in the tie, coach Paulo Autuori is expected to play in 4-2-3-1, privileging possession of the ball and organized attacks, especially through the flanks: Vura is a very fast and eximious player in the offensive transition. Stoyanov and Anicet remain out of injury.
Our recommendation tip for Crusaders - Ludogorets : Over 2.5 goals @ 1.36