Manchester City face a Slovakian club away for the first time in history. Pep Guardiola’s men face Champions League debutants Slovan Bratislava on Tuesday night in an important match for both clubs.
Match Preview
Manchester City are unbeaten in Europe this season but with a drop of form in the last month. Coming from a 5 games winning streak, Pep Guardiola’s men have just a win in their last 4 matches with that win coming against Championship team Watford.
Life without Rodri for Manchester City began with a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United on Saturday that ensured Manchester City relinquished the top spot for Liverpool.
Manchester City are huge favorites for this match that could see them equal a Champions League record of 25 games unbeaten set by Manchester United between 2007-2009.
New boys Slovan Bratislava were handed a reality check with a 5-1 trouncing in the hands of Celtic. It was a game Celtic dominated from start to finish. Vladimir Weiss Boys might be leaders in the Slovakian top flight, they have shown to be minnows in the UEFA Champions League
Team News
Manchester City are without Rodri who is out for the season with an ACL injury, Kevin De Bruyne is also unfit for this clash, Ake and Bobb remain sidelined. Foden is being eased back carefully and might get his second start this season.
Slovan Bratislava used their full squad during the weekend without minding this fixture. Lukas Pauschek is out injured.
Slovan Bratislava possible starting lineup:
Takac; Blackman, Kashia, Wimmer, Medvedev; Kucka, Ignatenko, Tolic; Barseghyan, Strelec, Weiss Jr
Manchester City possible starting lineup:
Ederson; Lewis, Stones, Akanji, Gvardiol; Bernado Silva, Kovacic; Savinho, Foden, Doku; Haaland
Tip
This is Manchester City second game of the Champions League against one of the weakest opponents. The draw against Inter Milan mean they need a big win to rise up the league. Pep Guardiola will intend to go all out attack from the start while Vladimir Weiss will utilize a defensive formation. The quality in the Manchester City team should blow Slovan Bratislava away.
Over 3.5 goals at 1.55 odds looks great
Over 3.5 Mancity goals at 1.78 is also another great option.
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