Ludogorets vs Qarabag Prediction and Betting Tips | August 13th 2024

Ludogorets will welcome Qarabag to Ludogorets Arena in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round on Tuesday. The two teams met in the first leg last week, with Ludogorets recording a 2-1 away win.

All three goals were scored in the second half, with Dinis Almeida breaking the deadlock in the 56th minute. Juninho equalized for Qarabag eight minutes later and Caio Vidal scored the match-winner in the 87th minute. Interestingly, Vidal was sent off just two minutes later and will miss this match through suspension.

The visitors bounced back with a 3-0 home triumph in the Azerbaijan Premier League on Friday thanks to goals from Richard Almeida, Abdellah Zoubir, and Juninho.

Ludogorets vs Qarabag Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

The two teams met for the first time last week. Ludogorets registered an away win and the Azerbaijani side will look to return the favor with a win here.
The hosts' 2-1 win in the first leg was their first away win in the Champions League qualifiers since the 2022-23 season. Interestingly, it was the Azerbaijani side's first home loss in the competition since the 2019-20 season.
The Bulgarian side have a 100% home record in all competitions this season, scoring 11 goals in four games while conceding just twice.
The visitors, on the other hand, have a 100% record in two away games, scoring six goals while conceding just once.
The hosts have conceded one goal apiece in their last three games in all competitions, with two wins and one loss.
The visitors have scored at least three goals in three of their last four games in all competitions.

Ludogorets vs Qarabag Prediction

The Eagles have won their last five competitive home games, keeping three clean sheets. They are unbeaten in their last four home games in the Champions League qualifiers, recording three wins while keeping two clean sheets, and are strong favorites.

The Horsemen have seen conclusive results in their last five away games in the Champions League qualifiers, with three wins. They have scored at least two goals in four games in that period and will look to build on that form.

Considering the hosts' better record in the Champions League qualifiers and current form, we back the Eagles to eke out a narrow win.

Prediction: Ludogorets 3-2 Qarabag

Ludogorets vs Qarabag Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Ludogorets 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: Juninho to score or assist any time - Yes