Mayra Madrigal
Ludogorets vs Anderlecht is one of the matches that promises to be a spectacle this week in the Conference League. This will be the first of two battles between reigning Bulgarian champions Ludogorets and Anderlecht.
Both teams arrive to this match with positive records, but if they want to continue their progress in the competition, they will have to work hard to gain a lead for the second leg. Without further ado, find out the latest news about each of the teams ahead of this Ludogorets vs Anderlecht clash. Also, be sure to check the predictions, odds and more at JefeBet.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Odds for the Ludogorets vs Anderlecht Conference League Playoffs First Leg Game on February 16, 2023
- Where: Ludogorets Arena Stadium, Razgrad, Bulgaria.
- When: Thursday, February 16, 2023, 3:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline of BetMGM: Ludogorets (+120) / Tie (+220) / Anderlecht (+225)
- Asian Handicap by DraftKings: Ludogorets (AH -0.5, +105) / Anderlecht (AH +0.5, -155)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-100), Under (-145)
- Both teams score: Yes (-120) / No (-115)
Odds provided by BetMGM and DraftKings.
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Betting on Ludogorets
Ludogorets returned to play a league match last week, after the almost four-month break in the Bulgarian league. Fortunately, the team returned with a 1-2 win over Spartak Varna, and it remains being the team with the fewest defeats in the competition. It has a record of 14 wins, four draws and one loss.
Indeed, the team has a seven-match undefeated run in all competitions, but it is precisely as a result of its latest defeat that it finds itself in the Conference League, after finishing third in Group C of the Europa League group stage. This is its chance to remain in a European competition.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Sergio Padt; Anton Nedyalkov, Olivier Verdon, Franco Russo, Alask Fonn Witry; Pedro Naressi, Show; Bernard Tekpetey, Nonato, Kiril Despodov; Igor Thiago Nascimento Rodrigues.
Betting on Anderlecht
Anderlecht has had more activity than its rival, as the Belgian league only stopped for one month. At least, and so far in 2023, the team has played seven league games, and it has recorded three wins, two draws and two defeats during that strectch. Its overall numbers for the season have not been good, as it has recorded 10 wins, four draws and 11 losses. Indeed, the team is in tenth place in the standings.
Still, Anderlecht is currently going through a four-match undefeated streak, with a 3-1 win over St. Truiden.. The team is in the Conference League after finishing second in Group B, which it shared with West Ham, Silkeborg and FCSB.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Bart Verbruggen; Michael Murillo, Zeno Debast, Jan Vertonghen, Killian Sardella; Yari Verschaeren, Majeed Ashimeru, Lior Refaelov; Anders Dreyer, Benito Raman, Francis Amuzu.
JefeBet Prediction
Perhaps, at this moment, there are not many differences between these teams. Indeed, both teams arrive to this game after attaining victories in their respective matches. Still, considering that Ludogorets is the Bulgarian champion, it is presented as the strongest team of the two, and as the one that has the obligation to advance, since it also comes from the Europa League where it was exposed to a more aggressive level of competition.
Prediction: Ludogorets win by a score of 2-0.
