Bulgarian side Ludogorets host Croatian side Rijeka in the second leg of the second round UEFA Champions League qualifiers. On Tuesday these sides played a 0-0 draw in Rijeka. Last year, Ludogorets played in the Europa League group stage and will be hoping to achieve the same in the Champions League this year. Ludogorets have not lost in their last five matches, drawing 2 and winning 3. Rijeka are also in good form losing only one in their last five matches with the loss coming against Hajduk Split.
Both teams will reportedly play in the same formations 5-3-2 for the home side and 4-3-3 for the visitors, no rotation is expected.
Ludogorets Razgrad predicted starting lineup: Bonmann; Nedyalkov, Kurtulus, Verdon, Son, Caio; Piotrowski, Kaloc, Tekpetey; Marcus, Bille
HNK Rijeka predicted starting lineup: Zlomislic; Devetak, Radeljic , Majstorovic, Orec; Petrovic, Jankovic, Dantas; Menalo, Fruk, Ndockyt
The current head to head record for the teams is – 1 draw between the two teams as they have not faced each other before the first leg.
Ludogorets have the home advantage and have the European experience to match, neither side posed much of a threat in the second leg and this match could be decided based on a moment of brilliance or defensive error.
Prediction
Ludogorets have only conceded two goals in their last five matches, their defensive prowess could shine
Ludogorets Razgrad 1-0 Rijeka
The action starts on Wed, Jul 30, 2025, 17:30 GMT at Huvepharma Arena.
