BETTING GUIDE: Celje vs Slovan BratislavaCelje are one step away from marking the club’s greatest continental achievement by reaching the UEFA Champions League main draw when they host Slovan Bratislava, who have work to do after drawing the first leg of this play-off 1-1.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Counts recovered from conceding an early opener in Slovakia to earn a valuable draw, leaving them on the brink of becoming only the second Slovenian side to ever reach the Champions League main phase.##NAJAVA_MECA_9915514##Meanwhile, Yaya Touré's Slovan Bratislava travel to Slovenia knowing they must win on the night or navigate extra time to secure a second consecutive appearance in Europe's premier competition.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Wednesday 26 AugustVenue: Stadion Z'dežele, CeljeGroup: UEFA Champions League (Play-off Round)Current standings: Slovenian PrvaLiga: Celje (3rd), Slovak Super Liga: Slovan Bratislava (1st)Qualification implications: The winner advances to the UEFA Champions League League Phase, while the loser enters the UEFA Europa League League Phase.Went for 60 million, comes back on a loanForm GuideCelje➖ Draw vs Slovan Bratislava (1-1)✅ Win vs Nafta (3-1)✅ Win vs Ararat-Armenia (2-0)✅ Win vs Olimpija Ljubljana (1-0)❌ Loss vs Ararat-Armenia (1-2)##NAJAVA_MECA_9916686##Slovan Bratislava✅ Win vs FC Kosice (2-1)➖ Draw vs Celje (1-1)✅ Win vs Ruzomberok (5-0)✅ Win vs Mjallby (2-0)✅ Win vs Mjallby (2-1)##NAJAVA_MECA_9915642##Head-to-Head (Last Three Meetings)Slovan Bratislava 1-1 Celje (2026 Champions League)Slovan Bratislava 5-0 Celje (2024 Champions League)Celje 1-1 Slovan Bratislava (2024 Champions League)Allan agreed, but City still want GakpoTeam NewsCelje🟡 Papa Daniel – Minor fitness concern, subject to late assessment.🟡 Pijus Širvys – Subject to late assessment following a fitness issue.##NAJAVA_MECA_9915626##Slovan Bratislava🟡 Mykola Kukharevych – Hamstring issue, doubtful for selection.🟢 Andraz Sporar available for selection after returning from injury.Millions EPL clubs spend to develop one academy player and what Kenyan clubs can learnPlayer to Watch: Milot Avdyli (Celje)Milot Avdyli proved to be Celje's saviour in the first leg, levelling the contest with a magnificent curling effort before half-time to keep his team firmly in the tie. Incredibly, each of his last five goals across all competitions have arrived before the break, highlighting his propensity for making an immediate impact in high-stakes matches.Operating on the flank, Avdyli's directness and sharp shooting from distance will be vital in opening up Slovan's compact defensive shape. If given time on the edge of the area, he has the technical quality to produce another decisive moment at Stadion Z'dežele.##NAJAVA_MECA_9915575##🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk) Both Teams to Score – Yes🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk) Over 2.5 Goals🔴 Long Shot (High Risk) Celje to Win & Both Teams to ScoreBETTING GUIDE: Lyon vs FenerbahceThe second leg of this UEFA Champions League play-off tie between Lyon and Fenerbahçe is finely poised after a 1-1 first-leg draw in Istanbul, with the French side knowing a continuation of their superior H2H record will see them into the league phase.##NAJAVA_MECA_9915471##Lyon kicked off their Ligue 1 campaign with a 2-0 win away to Toulouse over the weekend, a result they will hope is the perfect prelude to a first Champions League proper appearance since 2019/20. Meanwhile, Turkish giants Fenerbahçe arrive having earned a 4-2 win over Konyaspor at the weekend, though they remain desperate to end a 17-year-long exile from the main tournament.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Wednesday 26 AugustVenue: Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Décines-CharpieuGroup: UEFA Champions League (Play-off Round)Current standings: Ligue 1: Lyon (4th), Super Lig: Fenerbahce (3rd)Qualification implications: The winner advances to the UEFA Champions League League Phase, while the loser enters the UEFA Europa League.United finally sign their dynamo midfielderForm GuideLyon✅ Win vs Toulouse (2-0)➖ Draw vs Fenerbahce (1-1)✅ Win vs Sparta Prague (3-0)❌ Loss vs Sparta Prague (1-2)❌ Loss vs Real Betis (0-4)##NAJAVA_MECA_9915561##Fenerbahce✅ Win vs Konyaspor (4-2)➖ Draw vs Lyon (1-1)❌ Loss vs Genclerbirligi (1-2)✅ Win vs Sturm Graz (1-0)✅ Win vs Sturm Graz (2-0)Villa bid for Mateta, eye LeaoHead-to-Head (Last Five Meetings)Fenerbahce 1-1 Lyon (2026 Champions League)Fenerbahce 0-0 Lyon (2025 Europa League)Lyon 4-2 Fenerbahce (2004 Champions League)Fenerbahce 1-3 Lyon (2004 Champions League)Lyon 3-1 Fenerbahce (2001 Champions League)##NAJAVA_MECA_9915600##Team NewsLyon🟡 Moussa Niakhaté – Ankle injury, subject to late assessment.❌ Khalis Merah – Out (yet to feature this season).🟢 Pavel Sulc & Nicolas Tagliafico available for selection.##NAJAVA_MECA_9915561##Fenerbahce❌ Kerem Aktürkoğlu – Sidelined with an injury.❌ Çağlar Söyüncü – Muscular problem (out).❌ Mert Günok – Out with an injury.Torres scores a brace on his PSG debutPlayer to Watch: Loïs Openda (Lyon)Loïs Openda opened his Champions League account for Lyon in the first leg in Istanbul, heading home Corentin Tolisso's delivery before striking the post shortly after half-time. His explosive pace, sharp off-the-ball movement, and clinical instinct inside the penalty box make him a nightmare for opposition centre-backs in high-stakes fixtures.With Fenerbahçe needing to maintain defensive compactness away from home, Openda’s ability to pull defenders out of position and run into channels will be Lyon’s primary weapon in transition. Tottenham can't stop buying — Savinho arrives!If the Turkish side affords him space behind their defensive line, Openda has the quality to decide this tie.🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk) Under 3.5 Goals🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk) Both Teams to Score – Yes🔴 Long Shot (High Risk) Lyon to Win 2-1Disclaimer: Whilst we do our utmost to offer good advice and information, we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.
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