Slovan Bratislava scored late to win the first leg 2-1
Six of Mjallby's last seven games have featured both teams
scoring
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Manasse Kianga's 94th-minute goal gave Slovan Bratislava a 2-1 first-leg win away at Mjallby and the Slovakian champions can go on to progress to the Champions League play-off round.
Mjallby took the lead in Hallevik through Elliot Stroud's penalty before Suleiman Camara equalised, and Kianga settled things in Yaya Toure's side's favour.
Slovan drew their previous Champions League home game 1-1 with Iberia 1999, having also won the first leg in Georgia, this time 2-0.
They kept their rivals at arm's length on that occasion, but with Karl Marius Aksum's side superior to Iberia, Belasi know they will need to produce a performance to go through to a winnable play-off against Ararat-Armenia or Celje.
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Team News
Slovan had the weekend off and have reported no fresh injuries, but Kianga and Camara will hope their impacts from the bench will help them push for a start.
However, head coach Toure is without Nino Marcelli and Andraz Sporar, while Tigran Barseghyan is a doubt.
Mjallby lost 1-0 at home to Elfsborg on Saturday but result aside, appear to have come through unscathed.
Timo Stavitski is unlikely to feature as he recovers from a back problem.
The Stats
Toure is unbeaten in five competitive games since being appointed Slovan coach (W4, D1).
The Slovakian champions have won six of their last seven home qualifiers in the Champions League, scoring an average of 2.9 goals.
Swedish champions Mjallby have won only one of their last 11 competitive matches (D5, L5) and are aiming to qualify for the main draw of the Champions League for the first time in their history.
Six of Mjallby's last seven games have featured both teams scoring and Stroud has netted his team's last two goals.
Their opponents are regulars in continental competition, playing in the League Phase of the 2024-25 Champions League and last season's Conference League.
Of Camara's last seven goals at club level, six have come beyond the 65th minute.
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Prediction
After their fairytale run to the title in 2025, Mjallby's momentum looks to have stalled.
They have already made history by winning in the Champions League for the first time, overcoming Gibraltar's Lincoln Red Imps over two legs and will play in the League Phase of one of the European competitions.
However, it is unlikely to be in this tournament, with Slovan expected to win at Tehelne pole.
Toure has made an excellent start to management and there is every chance his team could make the League Phase, with them expected to come through this game and beat either potential opponent in the play-off round.
Mjallby, though, tend to feature in exciting games, with six of their last seven fixtures featuring goals for both teams, so there might be a few nervy moments for the hosts.
Correct score prediction: Slovan Bratislava 2-1 Mjallby
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