Slovan Bratislava vs FC Iberia 1999 preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Champions League, Europe
Štadión Tehelné pole Wed, 29 Jul - 6:15 PM
Champions League
Full Time Wed, 29 Jul 6:15 PM
2nd Qualifying Round Leg 2 of 2 Aggregate : 3 - 1

CONTEXT

Match is finished. Slovan Bratislava 1–1 FC Iberia 1999. The match ended in a draw. Slovan Bratislava showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels. The end result diverged from the pre-match projection. Possession was 48%–52%.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Slovan Bratislava recorded a significant structural deviation of 79.2 percent from pre-match projections.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with observed performance patterns throughout the match.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment stayed undetermined because home and away xG figures were unavailable.
  • Market alignment: The final result proved inconsistent with market alignment as the flag registered false.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations could not be evaluated given the complete absence of expected goals data.
  • Event impact: The second-half equalizer produced a 1-1 draw that preserved Slovan Bratislava's aggregate lead at 4-2.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion played no role since both teams ended the match with zero dismissals.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
C. Ciochirca
C. Ciochirca
Referee 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
M. Weiss
M. Weiss
1st Assistant 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
M. Obritzberger
M. Obritzberger
2nd Assistant 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
J. Semler
J. Semler
4th Official 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Slovan Bratislava Gnégnéri Yaya Touré
Gnégnéri Yaya Touré
VS
FC Iberia 1999 A. Demchenko
A. Demchenko
3
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.33
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
FC Iberia 1999 Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Slovan Bratislava Rank: 77 L
Flora Rank: D
Flora Rank: W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Slovan Bratislava
67.09%
Draw
20.76%
Away FC Iberia 1999
12.16%

Movement

Changes since opening
Slovan Bratislava
+60.92%
Draw
-69.05%
FC Iberia 1999
+8.14%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
50
27.78
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Slovan Bratislava
FC Iberia 1999
Power Score
50
27.78
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

vs
Slovan Bratislava Opponent-weighted form score
FC Iberia 1999 Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Slovan Bratislava FC Iberia 1999

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

vs

Slovan Bratislava

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

FC Iberia 1999

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Slovan Bratislava ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy FC Iberia 1999
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
36.04
19.52
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
19.52
36.04
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Slovan Bratislava +1.40 Efficiency Index
vs
FC Iberia 1999 -1.40 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Slovan Bratislava
FC Iberia 1999
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Slovan Bratislava ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy FC Iberia 1999
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Slovan Bratislava FC Iberia 1999
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
vs
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Slovan Bratislava FC Iberia 1999
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
vs
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Slovan Bratislava
FC Iberia 1999
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

Slovan Bratislava
vs
FC Iberia 1999
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Slovan Bratislava FC Iberia 1999
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Slovan Bratislava FC Iberia 1999
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
Slovan Bratislava
FC Iberia 1999
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • IBE had peak pressure around 39'.
  • SLV started the game with stronger pressure.
SLV Pressure IBE Pressure
Pressure Index: IBE reached the top pressure at 39' (51.41).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Slovan Bratislava SLV Home
1 matches
FC Iberia 1999 IBE Away
Match Record
1
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
1
Goals
2
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
2
+2
Goal Difference
-2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-30T00:03:05+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-3-3

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 29, 2026, 06:15 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Champions League, Europe · 2nd Qualifying Round · Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate : 3 - 1
Stadium
Štadión Tehelné pole
Capacity
22500
Attendance
17867
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Chiristian-Petru Ciochirca
Maximilian Weiss
Michael Obritzberger
Jakob Semler

Statistics

Possession
SLV
54%
IBE
46%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 1
9 Shots 4
66 Dangerous attacks 43
48 Possession 52
1 Corners 5
19 Free kicks 13
2 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

5 Substitutions 5
24 Throwins 14

Attacking

96 Attacks 88

Defensive

3 Saves 4

Discipline

1 Offsides 4
14 Fouls 15

Lineup

Referee : Chiristian-Petru Ciochirca

Starting XI

1
Aleksandar Popovic
Aleksandar Popovic Goalkeeper
6.12
12
Kenan Bajric
Kenan Bajric (C) Defender
6.26
15
Svetozar Markovic
6.26
28
César Blackman
César Blackman Defender
6.25
57
Sandro Cruz
Sandro Cruz Defender
6.25
3
Peter Pokorný
Peter Pokorný Midfielder
6.37
8
Artur Gajdos
Artur Gajdos Midfielder
6.37
88
Daiki Matsuoka
Daiki Matsuoka
Midfielder71'
6.5
14
Alasana Yirajang
Alasana Yirajang Midfielder
6.37
23
Sharani Zuberu
Sharani Zuberu
Defender63'
6.5
29
Alexej Maros
Alexej Maros Midfielder
6.37
20
Alen Mustafic
Alen Mustafic
Midfielder70'
6.5
70
Cristian Martínez
Cristian Martínez Midfielder
6.37
5
Rahim Ibrahim
Rahim Ibrahim
Midfielder63'
6.5
9
Mykola Kukharevych
6.82
Referee : Chiristian-Petru Ciochirca

Starting XI

31
Giorgi Makaridze
Giorgi Makaridze Goalkeeper
6.12
4
Vahid Selimovic
Vahid Selimovic Defender
6.26
5
Jemali-Giorgi Jinjolava
6.26
25
Aleksandre Amisulashvili
6.26
40
Giorgi Kobuladze
Giorgi Kobuladze Defender
6.26
6
Nikoloz Dadiani
Nikoloz Dadiani Midfielder
6.33
8
Bakar Kardava
Bakar Kardava Midfielder
6.37
14
Ibrahim Alhassan
Ibrahim Alhassan
Midfielder55'
6.5
10
Zviad Natchkebia
Zviad Natchkebia Midfielder
6.33
18
Lucas Café
Lucas Café Midfielder
6.33
9
Amiran Dzagania
Amiran Dzagania
Attacker64'
6.5
19
Nika Sikharulashvili
6.57
17
Stephen Ende
Stephen Ende
Attacker76'
6.5
27
Giorgi Kutsia
Giorgi Kutsia Midfielder
6.37
11
Andria Bartishvili
Andria Bartishvili
Midfielder55'
6.5

Events

2ND-HALF
90+2'
Event
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Matus Tomasko Mykola Kukharevych
10th Substitution
84'
76'
Event
Nikoloz Bochorishvili Giorgi Kobuladze
8th Substitution
76'
Event
Stephen Ende Nika Sikharulashvili
9th Substitution
Event
Daiki Matsuoka Artur Gajdos
7th Substitution
71'
Event
Alen Mustafic Alexej Maros
6th Substitution
70'
64'
Event
Amiran Dzagania Lucas Café
5th Substitution
64'
Event
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
Event
Rahim Ibrahim Cristian Martínez
3rd Substitution
63'
Event
Sharani Zuberu Alasana Yirajang
4th Substitution
63'
55'
Event
Ibrahim Alhassan Bakar Kardava
1st Substitution
55'
Event
Andria Bartishvili Giorgi Kutsia
2nd Substitution
52'
Event
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
51'
Event
Field Goal / 2nd Goal
1ST-HALF
Event
Field Goal / 1st Goal
44'
Event
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
36'
Event
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
25'

Match Commentary

90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Nikoloz Dadiani.
84
Update Update
On Matus Tomasko, off Mykola Kukharevych.
76
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Stephen Ende comes on for Nika Sikharulashvili.
76
Update Update
Nikoloz Bochorishvili is on, and Giorgi Kobuladze is off.
71
Update Update
Daiki Matsuoka is on, and Gajdos Artur is off.
70
Update Update
Alen Mustafic comes on for Alexej Maros.
67
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
67
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
64
Substitution Substitution
Amiran Dzagania is substituted for Lucas Cafe.
64
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Lucas Cafe.
63
Update Update
Ibrahim Rahim comes on for Cristian Martínez.
63
Update Update
Sharani Zuberu comes on for Alasana Yirajang.
58
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
55
Update Update
Andria Bartishvili comes on for Giorgi Kutsia.
55
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Abdullahi Ibrahim Alhassan comes on for Bakar Kardava.
55
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
52
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Zviad Natchkebia.
51
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-1.
44
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Mykola Kukharevych scores to make it 1-0.
39
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
37
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Cesar Blackman receives a yellow card.
26
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Sandro Cruz receives a yellow card.
17
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Christian-Petru Ciochirca.

CONCLUSION

The 1-1 draw allowed Slovan Bratislava to advance comfortably on aggregate despite failing to secure a home victory. FC Iberia 1999 showed resilience after trailing at the interval yet could not overturn the deficit built in the opening leg. Possession remained evenly contested with the visitors edging the statistic by four percentage points. The absence of any disciplinary incidents kept the focus squarely on tactical execution and finishing. Slovan will carry momentum forward while the Georgian side reflects on a campaign that ended short of its objectives. Overall the tie highlighted the importance of the first-leg result in determining progression.