Maribor vs Botev prediction and betting tips on July 18, 2024
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Game Prediction
In the Round of 16 qualification for the Europa League on July 18, 2024, Maribor will face Botev. The hosts in Bulgaria won 2-1, so the battle for the next round is still ongoing.
Maribor vs Botev: Key Statistics and Trends
- Maribor has won only once in their last four matches.
- Botev has won four out of their last five matches.
- Maribor wins the first half in 39% of their matches, while Botev Plovdiv wins in 34% of their matches.
Maribor – the shape of the team and its analysis:
"The Purples" remain the most famous Slovenian club. However, their last championship title was in the season before last. For two consecutive seasons, the favorites have relinquished the title to someone else. This past spring, they finished second.
As a result, they had to start again in the Europa League. They lost once more, responding to the first goal of the hosts in Plovdiv but conceding again.
Botev – the shape of the team and its analysis:
"The Canaries" won their first championship almost a century ago, in 1929, and added another title in 1967. The last season brought them only ninth place, below the "equator" of the final league standings. However, they compensated by winning the Bulgarian Cup.
This victory allowed them to return to European competitions – their last participation was in 2017 when they defeated Partizani and Beitar and secured a home draw with Maritimo. This time, thanks to the efforts of their star newcomer, Anthony Ujah, they began with a home victory. The experienced Nigerian scored himself and assisted Iliev after the break in Plovdiv.
Maribor: Team News
Sudani is questionable.
Botev: Team News
The visitors will arrive with an optimal lineup.
Maribor vs Botev: Possible Starting Lineups
Maribor (possible lineup): Jug - Milec, Karic, Vidmar, Šierviz - Repas, Repas, Barišić, Iličić, Begre - Jakupović
Botev (possible lineup): Igonen - Baloyannis, Conte, Tamm, Minkov - Pereira, Eto'o Eyenda, Popov, Akere, Nwachukwu - Ujah
Head to Head matches: Maribor vs Botev
The Slovenes played against a representative of the neighboring country for the first time.
Free prediction today for the match: Maribor vs Botev
The Slovenes are playing at home and should avenge their defeat from a week ago. We agree and bet on their victory (odds – 1.74).