Small advantage is given to the Slovak Club though. Draw is unlikely.
According to bookmakers, Bratislava-based Slovan and BATE have almost equal chances in the first leg of the play-off round of the Champions League. Thus the respected Austrian firm Bwin provides the coefficient of 2.40 fro the victory of the Slovak club, and 3.00 for the success of Belarusians,the draw is 3.10. Similar forecasts are given by other betting houses including the influential British firm William Hill, as well as the Belarusian Alimp and Paris Match.
It should be recalled that the match Slovan - BATE will be held on August 20 in Bratislava. Match starts at 21.45.