The hosts have to deal with various problems ahead of this clash at “Stadion Pasienky”.
Slovan Bratislava is in a huge crisis in this moment ; the motivation of the players is under big question after this team failed to win even a single point from its previous four games in Group I ; the other three teams in this group own bigger potential, compared with the home team ; the absence of important players like Branislav Ninaj (D) and Richard Lasik (M) could bring additional problems for Slovan Bratislava in defense and especially in the midfield.
Under these circumstances, the Swiss team is clear favorite to win all three points from this match.
Young Boys is still in the fight for the first two positions in Group I, as the Yellow-Blacks are currently on 3rd position in the standings, only three points behind Napoli and Sparta Prague.
In the matter of fact, the guests rely mostly on their games at “Stade de Suisse”, but now they will face a team with too many problems and what is even more important – Young Boys left no doubts about its superiority in the first match between these two teams in September (5-0).
Unlike his colleague, Uli Forte has no problems with injured or suspended players ahead of this clash.