Slovan Bratislava v Apoel Nicosia

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Slovan Bratislava picked up a second domestic top flight win on the trot on the weekend in the Slovakian Super Liga which came in the form of a 1-0 home win against Podbrezova which also became a sixth win in seven games for Wednesday night's hosts, while APOEL gained a 1-1 draw away from home at Moldovan outfit Petrocub in the 2nd leg of their 2nd qualifying round tie in the Champions League.

The Slovakian hosts had previously recorded wins against North Macedonia club Struga by a 6-3 win on aggregate in the 1st qualifying round followed by a comprehensive 6-1 win over two legs against Slovenian outfit, Celje, this progressing through the 2nd qualifying round stage as well.

The bigger picture also looks promising from Slovan Bratislava's perspective as the hosts have suffered just five defeats within their last 18 matches in all competitions and it is worth noting that four out of these five losses were actually inflicted upon Slovan Bratislava on their travels.

Recent results on home soil at their Štadión Tehelné pole have certainly been impressive as Vladimir Weiss's side have won their last five home games on the trot, while five of these 10 games have also resulted in both teams scoring.

Cypriot visitors APOEL also came through the 2nd qualifying round stage of the Champions League relatively unscathed although they progressed in more modest fashion as they registered a 2-1 win on aggregate against Moldovan club, Petrocub.

Nevertheless, APOEL are now unbeaten in their last seven games in all competitions although this unbeaten sequence looks more of a stubborn run of results as the visitors have picked up just two wins and were involved in no fewer than five stalemates as well.

Four of the aforementioned draws resulted in score-draws while five of these seven games overall also resulted in both teams scoring, and this could see this 3rd qualifying round tie also featuring goals.

APOEL have also been tough to beat overall over a period of time as the Cypriot visitors have been handed just four defeats within their previous 24 games in all competitions, while also losing just twice in their last 13 outings on the road.

Seven of these last 13 away games have also resulted in both teams scoring, so the goals market certainly holds appeal for this upcoming 1st leg tie at the Štadión Tehelné pole on Wednesday night.

Slovan Bratislava v APOEL Verdict

These two clubs have met before in European competition back in 2011 in the Champions League where APOEL registered a 2-0 win on aggregate but this upcoming clash some 13 years later might be a tighter affair as both sides look capable of scoring in this 1st leg.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS Yes @ 1.83

Other side bets worth considering:

Slovan Bratislava win @ 2.20

Correct Score: Slovan Bratislava win & Over 2.5 goals @ 3.75