Ludogorets vs The New Saints Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League

Prediction published on 05/08/2019, 07:47  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 05/08/2019 at 08:48 in Europa League Predictions

Ludogorets Razgrad began their season in the qualifying rounds of the Champions League. They didn't last long though losing to Hungarian champions Ferencvaros losing both legs of their first qualifying round tie. The away first leg was lost 2-1 and then saw any qualification hopes fade as they went 2-0 down at home inside 21 minutes. That second leg was eventually lost 3-2 making it 5-3 on aggregate. Moved into the Europa League, Ludogorets had more problems in their away first leg at Valur Reykjavik going 1-0 down after 11 minutes. It took a 92nd minute equalizer to get them a draw. It was easier in the home leg though with a 4-0 victory. They have made a good start to the Bulgarian league with three wins and a draw. That's taken them top of the table with a two point lead over Cherno More. They have won four of their last five home games with four clean sheets.

The New Saints (TNS) also began the season in the Champions League. The first qualifying round saw them take on Feronikeli who had won their place via the preliminary round. TNS led the home first leg 2-0 until conceding two late goals. The Welsh side made it through after winning the away leg 1-0. That took them into a second qualifying round game against Copenhagen losing both legs as they were knocked out 3-0. Their last time in the Europa League play-off rounds was in the 2010/11 season.  Only one of their ten away games in this competition have been won  Go for Ludogorets to win this game, leading at half and full time.