Botev vs Maribor prediction and betting tips on July 11, 2024
Game Prediction
In the Round of 16 of the Europa League qualification on July 11, 2024, Sheriff and Zira will face each other. The ambitious club from Tiraspol aims to start a new era with a confident victory in their first official match after an unsuccessful season.
Botev vs Maribor: Key Statistics and Trends
- Botev won three out of four friendly matches
- Maribor has lost only once since the beginning of March – in a friendly against Rapid
Botev – the shape of the team and its analysis:
"The Canaries" achieved one of the rare successes in their long history last season. They won the Bulgarian Cup, a feat they had managed only three times before, including in 2017. Despite finishing ninth in the championship, the football year was successful.
Thus, the Bulgarians are returning to European competitions. Two years ago, they played in the Conference League but failed to score against their first opponent, APOEL – 0-0 and 0-2.
Maribor – the shape of the team and its analysis:
"The Purples" have once again lost their status as the national flagbearers. In 2022, they claimed their sixteenth title but were ultimately displaced to second place last spring.
As a result, the team that has often reached the Champions League group stage now starts in the less prestigious Europa League. Last year, they played in the Conference League and, after passing Birkirkara and Differdange, conceded six goals in two matches against Fenerbahce.
Botev: Team News
No reported personnel issues.
Maribor: Team News
Josip Ilicic traveled to the Euros and was the first to miss a penalty in the shootout in the Round of 16 against Portugal.
Botev vs Maribor: Possible Starting Lineups
Botev (possible lineup): Stefanov - Bozhidarov, John Emmanuel, Petkov, Rangelov, Tanev - Bonev, Karabelyov, Baltanov - Sekulic, Steponavicius
Maribor (possible lineup): Jug - Karic, Milec, Shirvis - Bozic, Ilicic, Lorber, Pihler, Vrhovec - Bugre, Sudani
Head to Head matches: Botev vs Maribor
The Bulgarians and Slovenians have never played against each other, even in a friendly format.
Free prediction today for the match: Botev vs Maribor
The odds seem overly skeptical regarding the experienced Slovenians. Bet on the guests to win with a "0" handicap (odds – 2.1).