Ludogorets vs Astana Prediction, Tips & Odds – Aug. 17, 2023
Ludogorets vs Astana Prediction 17.08.2023. In the second leg match of the first round of the Europa League qualifiers, Ludogorets will host Astana. The match is scheduled for Thursday at 8:00 PM at the Huvepharma Arena stadium.
The winner of this encounter will play against the Dutch team Ajax.
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Ludogorets vs Astana odds
Ludogorets vs Astana 1×2: 1.50/4.32/6.35
Total goals over/under (2.5): 1.90/1.88
Double chance 1x/12/x2: 1.13/1.22/2.40
Both teams to score YES/NO: 2.04/1.73
Odds via 20Bet Sportsbook.
Ludogorets Team News
In the fifth round of the Bulgarian Parva Liga, Ludogorets defeated CSKA Sofia at home with a score of 3-0. They took the lead as early as the ninth minute with a goal from Rwan Sec, and they doubled their advantage in the 34th minute with a goal from Aslak Fonn Witry. The final result was set from the penalty spot by Kiril Despodov in the 57th minute, and by the end of the match, the home team played with one player less as Noah Sundberg received a red card in the 72nd minute.
Currently, they hold the fourth position on the Bulgarian league table with nine points, which is four points less than the leaders Chernomorets, but they have one game in hand. In the Champions League qualifiers, they were defeated by Olimpija Ljubljana with an aggregate score of 3-2.
Chasing goals to turn the situation around, Ludogorets might make changes to the team that was defeated 2-1 last week. Both second-half substitutes in Astana, wingers Caio Vidal and Spas Delev, are likely to get a chance from the bench.
Ivalyo Petev still cannot rely on the suspended Spanish full-back, Son, while Swiss striker Kwadwo Duah, who arrived from Nurnberg this summer and provided two assists on his debut, is missing due to an ankle injury that will keep him out until September. Since Noah Sonko Sundberg’s suspension only applies to domestic competitions, the former Ostersunds defender will most likely lead the home defense, while Son’s absence at left-back will likely be covered by Marcel Heister.
💪 Full time. Victory for Ludogorets with 3:0#Ludogorets #CSKASofia #LudogoretsCSKASofia pic.twitter.com/3Sf4SSHAbq
— PFC Ludogorets 1945 (@Ludogorets1945) August 13, 2023
Astana Team News
In their most recent competitive encounter, Astana played against Ludogorets at home in the first leg of the qualifiers and won 2-1. They took the lead in the 34th minute with a goal from the visiting team, and six minutes later, the home side managed to equalize when Stjepan Lončar assisted Žarko Tomašević, who placed the ball into the net. They completed the comeback in the 53rd minute through Aleksandr Marochkin, after which there were no further changes in the score.
After eighteen rounds played, Astana holds the third position on the table with 39 points, six points behind the leader’s Ordabasy. In the Champions League qualifiers, they were eliminated by Dinamo with an impressive aggregate score of 6-0.
On the other hand, unlike Ludogorets, Astana had the advantage of a week’s rest since the first match, so it is expected that they will field a similar starting lineup on Thursday.
Therefore, Abzal Beysebekov will captain the away team from the heart of a five-man defensive line, alongside the first-leg scorer Aleksandr Marochkin and Žarko Tomašević. The Gambian striker Dembo Darboe will lead the attack.
«Лудогорецпен» матчта маңызды жеңіске қол жеткізіп отырмыз 😮💨#Astana2023 #FCAstana pic.twitter.com/PBt3RgpI4j
— FC Astana (@fc_astana) August 8, 2023
Ludogorets vs Astana H2H
The only previous encounter between these teams played last week ended with a score of 2-1 in favor of Astana.
Injuries and suspensions
Ludogorets: Son, Kwadwo Duah
Astana: –
Expected Lineups
Ludogorets (4-2-3-1): Padt; Witry, Russo, Verdon, Heister; Goncalves, Piotrowski; Vidal, Despodov, Tekpetey; Tissera
Astana (5-4-1): Condrić; Hovhannisyan, Marochkin, Tomašević, Beysebekov, Vorogovskiy; Tomasov, Lončar, Ebong, Ourega; Darboe
Ludogorets vs Astana Prediction
Ludogorets is a clear favorite in this match, and anything other than a victory for the home team would be a real surprise. Moreover, to qualify for the next phase, they need to win by at least a two-goal margin. Therefore, our prediction for this match is a win for Ludogorets, with an expectation of at least two goals being scored throughout the game.
Kick-off Time: Thursday, 17.08.2023, 8:00 PM Local Time (GMT 0), 20:00 CET
Prediction: Ludogorets & over 1.5
Odds (when tipped): 1.79
Sportsbook: 20bet
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