The highly anticipated clash between Dinamo Minsk and Ludogorets Razgrad in the second leg of the Champions League second qualifying round is set to take place at the Mezokovesdi Varosi Stadion.
Following a 2-0 defeat in the first leg, Dinamo Minsk aims to overturn the deficit on home soil.
Match Preview
Dinamo Minsk suffered a 2-0 loss in Bulgaria last week, with goals from Bernard Tekpetey and Todor Nedelev.
The Belarusian side will need a strong performance to advance, especially after their impressive unbeaten home record in 2024.
Dinamo Minsk's Form
Dinamo Minsk has had a mixed start in the Champions League qualifiers:
First Leg vs Pyunik Yerevan: 0-0 draw at home
Second Leg vs Pyunik Yerevan: 1-0 win away, with Aleksei Gavrilovich scoring a decisive penalty
First Leg vs Ludogorets: 0-2 loss away
Despite their recent loss, Dinamo Minsk remains unbeaten in their last nine home games, securing five wins and four draws. This home advantage will be crucial for their comeback attempt.
Ludogorets Razgrad's Form
Ludogorets has shown strong form across competitions:
First Qualifying Round vs Dinamo Batumi: 3-1 win at home, 0-1 loss away, advancing on a 3-2 aggregate
First Leg vs Dinamo Minsk: 2-0 win at home
Ludogorets has won seven out of their last eight matches, demonstrating their strength. However, their away form is shaky, having lost their last three competitive away matches.
Team News
Dinamo Minsk
Manager Vadim Skripchenko may tweak his attacking lineup due to their low goal output in the qualifiers.
Possible changes include Pedro Igor and Steven Alfred starting. The defence is expected to remain unchanged, featuring Rai Lopes, Sergei Politevich, Dmitri Podstrelov, and Vadim Pigas, with Fedor Lapoukhov as the goalkeeper.
Ludogorets Razgrad
Ludogorets' Bernard Tekpetey, who has scored twice in the qualifiers, will likely start alongside Rwan Cruz and Rick.
The midfield duo of Todor Nedelev and Jakub Piotrowski is set to feature again. The defence will be anchored by Dinis Almeida, with Aslak Fonn Witry, Olivier Verdon, and captain Anton Nedyalkov.
Prediction
Given their first-leg advantage, Ludogorets enters this match with confidence.
While Dinamo Minsk is expected to fight hard to overturn the deficit, Ludogorets' overall form suggests they will likely secure another win.
Our Prediction: Dinamo Minsk 1-2 Ludogorets Razgrad
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