Dundalk vs Slovan Bratislava Predictions

It’s advantage Slovan Bratislava ahead of the second leg in this Europa League tie. It’s all on Dundalk to turn things around this week, but could they get hit with a defeat? The hosts have had a torrid summer in Europe, while they’ve already lost six of their last nine in this competition. With Slovan Bratislava heading here in form with previous for victories in Ireland, it’s hard to see anything but the visitors heading through.

The hosts have already gone out of the Champions League this term, with their form in Europe struggling to match how they’ve been performing at home. While they remain top of the Irish Premier Division and are expected to make a return to the Champions League next term, Dundalk aren’t cutting it against European opposition. The hosts are without a win in Europe all season, so it’s hard to see them turning things around in time for a dramatic second-leg victory.

The visitors are also top of their domestic league, albeit following just four games. They’ve made a storming start to the new season with four wins from four, while they head into this clash aiming to keep the good times rolling in Europe. Unlike Dundalk, Slovan have transferred some of their domestic momentum to Europe this term. They may have gone out of the Champions League against Sutjeska, but the visitors have won their last three in the Europa League which puts them in a great position for this one.

The visitors have faced Irish sides in Europe on two previous occasions, winning home and away in each. They were able to easily see off UCD in 2015 when the pair met and Slovan are in a great position to finish off this tie with a result on the road. They are going up against a Dundalk side who have scored once across five European ties in 2019, while they have failed to win any of their last three at home in Europe.

Meanwhile, the visitors come into this one with a seven-game winning streak behind them. They have sparked into form in all competitions, while they’ve won five of their last six ties in the Europa League. With some excellent form and a fine record in Ireland, they should see off a Dundalk side who just haven’t been good enough to compete in Europe this term. Slovan Bratislava should edge this tie, so we’re backing them Draw No Bet here.