In the Champions League qualification semi-finals, the clash between Slovan Bratislava and Maccabi Haifa promises to be intense.

Slovan Bratislava secured their place in this stage with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Zrinjski Mostar in the second round first leg.

They followed it up with a 2-2 draw at home, sealing their aggregate victory and moving forward. Zuberu emerged as a surprise performer, netting goals in both legs and proving his worth.

Slovan’s domestic form has seen them earn two consecutive draws, the latest being a 2-2 result against Banska Bystrica.

The latter match could have turned in their favor had Vladimir Weiss converted a penalty opportunity.

On the opposing side, Maccabi Haifa’s journey was marked by a first-leg loss against Sherrif Tiraspol (0-1) followed by a strong comeback in the second leg, winning 4-1 after extra time.

Slovan Bratislava enters this match with a formidable form, boasting an unbeaten streak of ten games.

While their recent home performances include three consecutive draws, Maccabi Haifa presents a more mixed away record. Despite this, Maccabi Haifa possesses a higher level of quality.

Considering the strengths and potential of both teams, a draw with both teams finding the back of the net seems plausible.

The competitive nature of this encounter could see the match end in a stalemate, setting the stage for an intriguing second leg.