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The most likely scenery for this match will be for both teams to score at least one goal. It is true that a match with more bias towards Maribor's side is expected, however, the two teams usually play without much defensive caution, providing open games. Having said that and taking into account these factors, taking a risk in favor of the “Both teams to score – Yes” market in this game is a good option.
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Preview
Maribor and Botev meet at Ljudski vrt, in a 2nd leg match for the UEFA Europa League (1st Qualifying Round). Botev Plovdiv got a home win by (2‑1) in the previous 1st leg match. The home advantage may play an important role in this match , since Maribor presents significant differences between home and away results.

Analysis Maribor

This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 9 draws and 2 losses in away matches, with 20 goals scored and 16 conceded; against 12 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses at their stadium, with 39 goals scored and 14 conceded. In the last 10 home matches Maribor has won 8, tied 1 and lost 1. They haven't been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 9 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches. There is a tendency for goals in their home matches, since 24 of the last 30 have ended with Over 2,5 goals. They have conceded the first goal in 5 of their 15 matches, and have only turned the score around in 1. there is 1 period that stands out in the last 20 home matches for all competitions: they have suffered 6 of their 13 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

The Maribor team come for this match after a 2-1 defeat on the trip to Botev Plovdiv, in a game counting for the 1st leg of the 1st round of the Europa League: the only goal of the match was scored by Pijus Sirvys The Slovenian side usually play in a 4-3-3, preferring an offensive transition style of play. In this tactical formation, the three most advanced players should be Maks Barisic, El Arbi Hillel Soudani and Arnel Jakupovic. The man responsible for defining and leading his team's attacks is midfielder Josip Ilicic, a player with an enviable ability to see the game. All players are available for this game.

Confirmed Lineup: Azbe Jug, Sven Karič, Pijus Sirvys , Lan Vidmar, Martin Milec, Josip Ilicic, Redwan Bourles, Maks Barišič, Jan Repas, Ziga Repas , Arnel Jakupovic.
Coach: R. Karanović.

Analysis Botev

This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses in away matches, with 32 goals scored and 23 conceded; against 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses at their stadium, with 16 goals scored and 9 conceded. In the last 10 away matches Botev has won 4, tied 1 and lost 5. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. In their away mathes there is a tendency for goals, since 14 of the last 21 matches have ended with Over 2,5 goals.

The Botev Plovdiv team come for this match after a 2-1 victory against Maribor, in a game counting for the 1st leg of the 1st round of the Europa League: the team's goals were scored by Nikola Iliev and Anthony Ujah. The away side usually play in a 4-3-3, where they favor quick attacks and crosses into the opponent's area. In this tactical formation, the three players who occupy the most advanced areas of the field are Christian Nwachukwu, Samuel Akere and Anthony Ujah. It should be noted that the player who will command the midfield soldiers is midfielder Ivelin Popov. All players are available for this game.

Confirmed Lineup: Matvei Igonen, Nikolay Minkov, Joonas Tamm, Antoine Conte, Konstantinos Balogiannis, Ivelin Popov , Antonio Perera, James Eto'o, Nikola Iliev, Samuel Akere, Anthony Ujah.
Coach: A. Valentic.

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The tip and bet suggestion for the Maribor vs Botev match, on 18 July 2024, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy UK, goes to: Both teams score? Yes ⇒ bet available on bet365.

The Maribor vs Botev on 18 July 2024 will be played at Maribor, Ljudski vrt.

 

UEFA Europa League - 2024/2025

  • 100% 269 / 269 Games

  • Home team wins 50.19%
  • Draws 20.07%
  • Away team wins 29.74%
  • Over 1.5 77.7%
  • Over 2.5 54.65%
  • Over 3.5 29.37%
  • Goals 753
  • Goals /match 2.8
  • Goals /match home 1.62
  • Goals /match away 1.17
  • Both teams score 51.3%
  • Goals after 80' 19.79%
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