Manchester City continue their Champions League journey as they travel to Slovakia to face Slovan Bratislava on Tuesday night.
After a somewhat sluggish start to their European campaign with a goalless draw against Inter, Pep Guardiola’s side will be eager to bounce back and reassert themselves at the top of the group stage. With injuries to key players like Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne, City have been struggling to maintain their usual dominance.
Meanwhile, Slovan Bratislava are facing a tough challenge after being handed a 5-1 defeat by Celtic in their opening Champions League game.
The Slovak champions now have the daunting task of taking on the Premier League giants, who will be looking to claim all three points after their slow start in Europe.
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Manchester City have been dealt several blows in recent weeks with the loss of Rodri for the season and Kevin De Bruyne out for the foreseeable future.
Their 1-1 draw with Newcastle over the weekend saw Guardiola shuffle his squad, but key players like Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva will be crucial in Tuesday’s game.
Despite being unbeaten in four games, City have lacked their usual flair and ruthlessness. However, this game presents the perfect opportunity to regain confidence. Phil Foden is likely to get his second start of the season, while Kyle Walker may be given a rest after featuring heavily in recent matches.
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Here’s the predicted Manchester City lineup (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Ederson
- Defenders: Lewis, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol
- Midfielders: Kovacic, Gundogan
- Forwards: Silva, Foden, Doku
- Striker: Haaland
With Erling Haaland leading the line, City will be looking to dominate possession and create chances to break down Bratislava’s defense. Guardiola’s tactical flexibility will be key, as City need to find a way to thrive without the influential Rodri and De Bruyne.
Slovan Bratislava come into this game after a 4-2 league win over Zemplin Michalovce, but their form in Europe has been less than stellar. After a crushing 5-1 defeat against Celtic, Bratislava will need to tighten up defensively to avoid another embarrassing result.
Key players like Kenan Bajric are doubtful for Tuesday’s match, and manager Patrick Rahmen may need to call upon veteran players like Juraj Kucka to bring stability and experience to the side.
Here’s the predicted Slovan Bratislava lineup (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Takac
- Defenders: Blackman, Kashia, Wimmer, Medvedev
- Midfielders: Kucka, Ignatenko
- Forwards: Barseghyan, Tolic, Weiss
- Striker: Strelec
Bratislava’s defense has been shaky, having already conceded heavily in their first Champions League outing, and will face an even bigger challenge against City’s lethal attack.
Jambobet Prediction: Slovan Bratislava 0-3 Manchester City
According to Jambobet, Manchester City are expected to secure a comfortable 3-0 victory over Slovan Bratislava. With City’s attacking power and Bratislava’s vulnerability in defense, this match could be the perfect opportunity for Haaland and Foden to get on the scoresheet. While City have not been at their best lately, this game provides a chance for Guardiola’s men to reestablish their dominance in Europe.
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