Slovan Bratislava vs BSC Young Boys Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26 qualifiers playoff first leg

The hosts have never emerged victorious against the Young Boys.

Slovan Bratislava are ready to host BSC Young Boys in the first leg playoff round clash of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League qualifiers. Narodny Futbalovy Stadion is all set to witness the interesting contest between these clubs.

Slovan Bratislava will be at home, and it is going to be one of the advantages for them. They will be under slight pressure as they have never been able to defeat the Young Boys previously. The hosts will be looking to come up with a unique strategy to take down their opponents.

Despite being away from home, BSC Young Boys will be feeling confident here. They are coming in after dominatingly taking down FC Courtetelle in their previous game. The visitors will be keen on securing a win here, but it is not going to be an easy fixture for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Bratislava, Slovakia
• Stadium: Narodny Futbalovy Stadion
• Date: Thursday, August 21
• Kick-off Time: 11:45 p.m. IST/ 06:15 p.m. GMT/ 02:15 p.m. ET/ 11:15 a.m. PT
• Referee: Sascha Stegemann
• VAR: In use

Form:

Slovan Bratislava: D-W-L-W-W

BSC Young Boys: W-D-L-D-W

Players to Watch

Robert Mak (Slovan Bratislava)

Robert Mak is coming in after scoring a goal for Slovan Bratislava in their UEFA Champions League qualifying game, but it was not enough to get them through. He will be looking to step up and come up with a top performance, so that he can help his side prevail in the UEFA Europa League qualifier.

Sergio Córdova (Young Boys)

Sergio Córdova is once again going to lead his side in the attacking front. Even though he failed to score a goal in the previous fixture, he is going to play an important role in the final third for his side. It will be interesting to see his performance as it is an important fixture.

Match Facts

• Slovan Bratislava are on a two-match winning streak.
• BSC Young Boys have only won one of their last four games.
• Slovan Bratislava have won three of their last four fixtures.

Slovan Bratislava vs BSC Young Boys: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw
• Robert Mak to score
• Goals under 2.5

Injury and Team News

Slovan Bratislava might miss out on the services of Sandro Cruz due to his lack of fitness.

Christian Fassnacht, Facinet Conte, Mats Seiler and Rhodri Smith are injured. Hence, they will not be in action for BSC Young Boys.

Predicted Lineups

Slovan Bratislava predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Takac (GK); Blackman, Kashia, Wimmer, Cruz; Bajric, Tolic; Barseghyan, Weiss, Mak; Strelec

BSC Young Boys predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Keller (GK); Janko, Wüthrich, Benito, Hadjam; Raveloson, Lakomy; Monteiro, Males, Virginius; Córdova

Match Prediction

The better club surely ends up with the advantage in the first leg. But we predict this Europa League qualifier game between Slovan Bratislava and Young Boys is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Slovan Bratislava 1-1 BSC Young Boys

Telecast Details

TBD

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