Ludogorets vs Nordsjaelland prediction: EUROPE: Europa Conference League – Group Stage betting tips on match 2023-12-13 17:45.
With only one point separating three teams in Group H of the UEFA Europa Conference League (UECL), matchday six is shaping up to be a cracker. Second-placed Ludogorets can finish top with a win over Nordsjælland, though anything other than a victory would leave their progression to the knockout rounds dependent on Fenerbahçe’s result elsewhere, though with ten wins across their last 11 competitive matches (L1), the Bulgarian side have at least prepared themselves in the best possible manner.
European competition has proved to be a tall order overall this campaign for Ludogorets, who could still be knocked out of all three UEFA competitions this term. The Eagles have at least won each of their three prior UECL home games, which have all been accompanied by a clean sheet, boosting their hopes of avenging a club-record 7-1 H2H defeat on matchday two.
Nordsjælland arrive here on an unbeaten four-game UECL run (W3, D1) which has kept them relatively safe ahead of this round. The Norwegian side simply need to avoid defeat to confirm a top-two spot here, although it’s a win they’ll be targeting for a direct ticket to the round of 16. With their Superliga title chances looking slim after 17 rounds, a first-ever European knockout round appearance could provide some much-needed joy for their supporters.
After obtaining six wins from their last eight UECL matches (D1, L1), the visitors will fancy their chances of improving that record even further here in Bulgaria. Any potential success in eastern Europe will likely rest upon their goal scoring, as Nordsjælland have netted 17 UECL strikes so far, the most of any side ahead of this matchday.
Players to watch: Ludogorets could be reliant on Bernard Tekpetey here, as he has three assists during this UECL campaign and two in his last four competitive games. Benjamin Nygren will be hoping to outgun him for Nordsjælland after scoring five goals in this competition, including a brace in the reverse fixture.
Hot stat: Ludogorets have scored eight of their last ten UECL goals during the second half.