July 8th UEFA Champions League - FC Noah VS FK Buducnost Podgorica Prediction
UEFA Champions League - FC Noah VS FK Buducnost Podgorica
Match Time:09-07-2025 00:00 Wednesday (GMT+8)
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FC Noah Review
FC Noah, the 2024-25 Armenian Premier League champions, are making their UEFA Champions League debut after a historic first-ever title, securing 75 points from 30 matches. Coached by Sandro Perković, their 4-3-3 formation leverages attacking wingers like Mykhailo Mudryk and new signing Hovhannes Harutyunyan (from FK Sochi), with Gonçalo Gregorio leading the line (5 goals in league play). Noah’s home form is exceptional, winning 13 consecutive matches at Abovyan City Stadium, averaging 2.2 goals per game. However, their European experience is limited, with a 1W-1D-4L record in the 2024-25 Conference League, including an 8-0 loss to Chelsea. Recent friendlies show mixed results (W3-L2, all 2-1 or 0-3), and defensive lapses (one clean sheet in 10) are a concern, despite new defenders David Sualehe and Alen Grgic. Recent form: WLLWW.
FK Budućnost Podgorica Review
FK Budućnost, the 2024-25 Montenegrin First League champions, clinched their sixth title with 84 points, finishing 24 points clear. Under Nenad Lalatović, their 4-2-3-1 formation features Milan Vusurovic (3 goals) and Ivan Bulatović, averaging 2.6 goals per match in their last five (W4-L1). Their away form is strong, unbeaten in nine competitive matches (W6-D3), scoring 2+ goals in eight. However, pre-season friendlies were inconsistent (W1-D1-L2), including a 3-0 loss to NK Slaven Belupo. Budućnost’s defense, bolstered by Leonel Strumia and Miomir Djurickovic, has three clean sheets in five but conceded in their last five overall. Their European experience (16 campaigns) includes a 1981 Intertoto Cup win but no Champions League group stage appearances. Recent form: WLDWW.
Head to Head
No prior competitive meetings exist between FC Noah and FK Budućnost, making this first leg on July 8, 2025, at Abovyan City Stadium a fresh encounter. Both teams’ attacking styles (Noah: 2.2 goals, Budućnost: 2.6 goals per game) and defensive vulnerabilities (Noah: one clean sheet in 10, Budućnost: one in 10 away) suggest a high-scoring affair. Expected goals per match: ~2.8, with a 74.36% chance of over 2.5 goals based on similar matches.
Prediction: FC Noah 2-1 FK Budućnost
The UEFA Champions League first qualifying round first leg on July 8, 2025, at Abovyan City Stadium favors FC Noah due to their 13-match home win streak and attacking form (2+ goals in six straight home games). Budućnost’s strong away record (unbeaten in nine) and scoring prowess (2+ goals in eight of 10) make them dangerous, but their defensive inconsistencies (conceded in last five) could be exploited by Noah’s wingers, Mudryk and Harutyunyan. Bookmakers favor Noah (odds 1.27-1.36), with a 56.62% win probability and both teams to score at 1.85 odds. X posts highlight Noah’s confidence but note Budućnost’s upset potential. A tight, high-scoring game is likely, with Noah’s home advantage decisive. Gregorio or Mudryk likely to score, with Vusurovic a threat for Budućnost.
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