Slovan Bratislava vs Man City prediction and stats: England’s best chasing first Champions League win
Slovan Bratislava faces a daunting first home game in the Champions League as 2023 winners and English champions Manchester City come to Slovakia.
The hosts debut in the competition proper was a chastening experience as they went down 1-5 at Celtic Park, while there was also Matchday 1 frustration for Manchester City, held to a 0-0 draw at home by Inter Milan in a repeat of the 2023 final.
Three Slovan Bratislava vs Man City predictions
Slovan Bratislava 1-3 Man City (11/1 with SkyBet)
Manchester City are unbeaten in each of their last 11 Champions League away matches (W5, D6), winning four of their last five such matches (D1), three by a two-goal margin.
Bernardo Silva to score anytime (2/1 with SkyBet)
Bernardo Silva has netted in two of Man City’s last away Champions League matches.
BTTS (6/4 with SkyBet)
Both teams have scored in each of Manchester City’s previous eight Champions League road games.
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How to watch Slovan Bratislava vs Man City live
The showdown between Slovan Bratislava and Man City kicks off on Tuesday 1st October at 8pm and will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 1.
How both teams go into Slovan Bratislava vs Man City
SLOVAN BRATISLAVA VS MAN CITY
Manchester City’s Champions League campaign opened frustratingly as they were held to a draw by an impressive Inter Milan at the Etihad Stadium.
Pep Guardiola’s side was never at its most fluent, but City’s Italian opponents were well worth their draw. However, England’s number one club came close to a dramatic late winner as Foden fired straight at Sommer after a delightful move, and İlkay Gündoğan had two headed chances in the box.
“We faced a really difficult team,” said Guardiola, whose side failed to score in a Champions League match for the first time since October 2022. “I’m still really, really satisfied with the game we played, especially with how [Inter] defended; they are masters of that, so big, they help each other unbelievably. So you cannot expect to create a lot of chances.”
Should Manchester City win or draw this match, they will equal the record for the longest unbeaten run in European Cup/Champions League history, currently held by Manchester United (25 games between September 2007 and May 2009). Pep Guardiola’s side have won 16 and drawn eight of their last 24 matches in the Champions League.
Celtic, meanwhile, overpowered Slovan Bratislava at a jubilant Celtic Park to win their opening Champions League game for the first time ever in impressive style. Kevin Wimmer’s brilliant finish with the outside of his left foot was a mere footnote as the Scottish champions ran out 5-1 winners.
Slovan Bratislava host Man City at Štadión Tehelné pole on Tuesday 1st October at 8pm.
Squawka Predictor Podcast: Slovan Bratislava vs Man City in 60 seconds
In this week’s Squawka Predictor, Rodri was the focus for Rimedi as he looked ahead to this game from the Slovakian capital.
“I feel that Rodri has such a big impact on the team and you could find internal solutions to replace him, but no-one can really replace what Rodri can do. He is one of the most complete players in the world.
I think Manchester City will be winning 4-0. I think Haaland gets on the scoresheet, I think Gundo(gan) gets on the scoresheet and I’m going to say Jack Grealish. 4-0 winners for Man City in this tie.”
Watch the full episode of the Squawka Predictor podcast here to see every single Matchday Two fixture in the Champions League league phase previewed in just 60 seconds.
Slovan Bratislava team news
Slovan Bratislava’s starting XI on MD1 had an average age of 30 years and 115 days (v Celtic); the oldest of any side across the opening round of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League.
Lukáš Pauschek, though, has not played since 27 July due to a shoulder injury.
Man City team news
Rodri suffered a serious knee ligament injury against Arsenal and has been sidelined for the foreseeable future. Kevin De Bruyne has not played since coming off at half-time on Matchday 1 with a groin injury.
Nathan Aké has been out since suffering a thigh injury in the Netherlands’ 2-2 draw against Germany on 10 September.
Oscar Bobb suffered a leg fracture in training on 14 August.
Slovan Bratislava vs Man City head-to-head
This will be the first meeting in major European competition between Slovan Bratislava and Manchester City. The hosts have won just two of their 12 matches against English opposition (two draws and eight losses), losing all of their last five in a row.
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