Slovan Bratislava vs Strasbourg Predictions

• Bratislava failed to earn a point in last season’s Champions League group stage.
• Strasbourg have won four of their six league matches
• Bratislava scored in six of their eight Champions League matches last season

Slovan Bratislava host Strasbourg in the first round of Conference League matches. Bratislava competed in the Champions League last season but found themselves outclassed, being one of just two teams who failed to pick up a point in the league phase. Strasbourg are making their first appearance in European football for six years.

Bratislava should fare better in this competition; however, they face a tough opener. They did not come across any French sides last season, but they were comprehensively outclassed by the likes of Dinamo Zagreb, Girona, and Stuttgart, sides of a similar level to Strasbourg.

Strasbourg have made a good start to their league campaign, winning four of their six games, with defeats coming against Monaco and Marseille. While they were unable to retain all the players who played a key role last season, they still have a strong enough squad to compete in this tournament and should have enough quality to beat Bratislava here.

Strasbourg have scored at least two goals in three of their last five games, and they should have no issues finding the net against Bratislava. The hosts, however, did score in six of their eight Champions League matches last season, so they are capable of finding the net against stronger opposition. They may grab a consolation in what looks likely to be a 3–1 defeat.