Neman Grodno - FC Košice
When: 20:00
Where: UEFA Conference League, 2nd qualifying round, second leg
Neman Grodno
The Belarusian club Neman Grodno is currently in strong form. Although the team has never been champion, they finished second in 2023 and also won the national cup this year. So far this season, they are just behind the leaders in fifth place, with a tightly contested league. In the previous qualifying match, Neman convincingly defeated Urartu 6-1, including a 4-0 home win. Offensively, players like Savitski, who has already scored twice against Košice, as well as Zubovich and Pantja, who create dangerous chances, are impressive. The team averages 1.53 goals per game with a stable defense conceding an average of 0.67 goals, indicating a good balance between offense and defense.
FC Košice
The Slovak club FC Košice is a reviving project with a long history, having even played in the Champions League in the past. After a longer period in the second league, the team returned to the top division in 2023 and achieved fifth place last year, qualifying for European competitions. The new season started with a defeat against Podbrezová. In the first match against Neman, Košice narrowly lost 2-3 after missing a penalty in stoppage time. Offensively, the team scores an average of 1.33 goals with 0.9 goals conceded per game, showing a relatively stable defense, though not quite as reliable as Neman's.
Injuries
At the time of the match, there is no information about injured players. Both teams can therefore rely on their key players, suggesting an intense and closely contested game.
Head-to-head
In European competitions, Neman Grodno and FC Košice have hardly met before, as Košice is appearing on the international stage for the first time in current form. The first encounter ended with a 3-2 away win for Neman, giving them a slight advantage for the second leg.
Match prediction
Neman Grodno currently shows a more convincing performance with reliable defense and dangerous offense. Košice can create dangerous situations but their defense is not as stable. The first leg result gives Neman a good starting position to maintain their lead. It is expected that Neman will take control of the game and remain defensively strong. Therefore, a rather cautious match is anticipated with not many goals overall.
My tip: Under 3.5 goals (1.35)
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