Slovan Bratislava vs Man City prediction and odds ahead of Champions League clash

Slovan Bratislava’s initiation into the Champions League group stage has been nothing short of a baptism by fire, and the challenges only intensify as they prepare to welcome Manchester City’s galaxy of stars.Their debut match was a sobering experience, suffering a 5-1 thrashing at the hands of Celtic in Glasgow. Brendan Rodgers’ team showcased their superiority, leaving Vladimir Weiss' squad overwhelmed and struggling in the intimidating atmosphere of Parkhead.

The bookies as well are expecting a one-sided affair as City are the favourites at 1/20 with Betfred while Bratislava are 40/1 huge outsiders to send shockwaves across the European competition and a draw is 14/1 too.

The Slovakian side found it tough to handle Celtic’s unrelenting speed and attacking flair, with their defence left in tatters by the Scottish champions' rapid forwards. This harsh introduction sets the stage for what promises to be an even sterner test against Manchester City.

Pep Guardiola’s men, often hailed as one of Europe’s elite teams, are keen to reignite their form after a string of lacklustre results. Their Champions League journey began with a frustrating 0-0 stalemate at home against Inter Milan, followed by similar goalless encounters with Arsenal and Newcastle in domestic competitions.

Injuries to crucial players like Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne have undoubtedly impacted City’s performance. Yet, Guardiola’s lineup is still brimming with talent and attacking prowess. Should they rediscover their form, Slovan Bratislava might find themselves facing another rough outing on the European stage.

18+ | Gamble responsibly | gambleaware.org | Odds subject to change

Bookies Betfred are offering new customers £50 bonuses when they place a £10