Slovan Bratislava vs Man City Prediction, Odds and Team News: Back Foden in 5/1 shot
Following a frustrating draw with Newcastle that saw them drop to second place in the Premier League table, Manchester City will now face Slovakian side Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League, live on TNT Sports at 8pm.
Slovan Bratislava vs Man City Predictions
Phil Foden has found himself in an unusual situation this season, struggling to secure consistent playing time. The English star returned to club football later than most this summer after playing a key part in Euro 2024. He was also ruled out of some games this season due to illness meaning that despite being one of Manchester City's brightest talents and a key figure for the English national team, the dynamic midfielder has yet to start a single Premier League match this campaign. Instead, he has had to make the most of his opportunities coming off the bench, a role that is far from ideal for a player of his calibre.
However, with Manchester City expected to win this game with ease, Pep will likely rotate his starting lineup. This means that Foden will likely get a starting role this Tuesday. Foden will be desperate to impress in order to force himself into the City starting team. A game this week against much lesser opposition is a great chance for Foden to do just this.
Phil Foden is more than capable of scoring from outside the box, thanks to his excellent technique and powerful shot. With Manchester City expected to dominate possession in most matches, it’s likely he’ll get multiple chances to shoot from distance. As City control the game and keep the pressure on their opponents, Foden should find himself in good positions to unleash shots from long range, giving him ample opportunities to make an impact.
The odds of 5/1 for Foden to score from outside the box seem like a nice price.
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Another player likely to see more minutes as Manchester City rotates is Belgian winger Jeremy Doku. Competing for a starting spot in a squad loaded with talent on the wings, Doku brings pace and creativity that could help him make his mark against Bratislava.
Jeremy Doku is an incredibly direct winger with lightning pace, making him a constant threat to opposition defenders. He thrives on taking players one-on-one, using his speed and dribbling ability to get past his marker and create chances for himself and his teammates.
Jeremy Doku will no doubt be looking to showcase his talents in the Champions League, and you can expect him to be heavily involved in many of Manchester City's attacking plays. Given how busy he’s expected to be throughout the match, backing Doku to have 2+ shots on target could be a smart bet for those looking to capitalize on his attacking potential.
You can bet on Doku to have 2+ shots on target at odds of 11/8.
Slovan Bratislava vs Man City Starting Line-Ups
Slovan Bratislava Starting XI
Takac, Blackman, Kashia, Bajric, Wimmer, Savvidis, Ignatenko, Barseghyan, Tolic, Weiss, Strelec.
Man City Starting XI
Ortega, Lewis, Stones, Akanji, Gvardiol, Gundogan, Nunes, Savinho, Foden, Doku, Haaland.
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