When: 19:30
Where: UEFA Europa League 1st Qualifying Round Second Leg

CFR Cluj
The Romanian club is entering the European competition in good form. Out of the last seven games, CFR Cluj lost only one against FCSB in the Supercup. They also secured victories against Slobozia, Debrecen, and Ceske Budejovice with high efficiency. Last season, they lost only three times at home. In the first leg against Paks, they dominated the match without scoring, creating more chances (11 shots to 6) and holding 54% possession. The starting lineup with Alessandro Micai in goal, a solid defense, and a strong midfield around Djokovic, Paun, and Fica looks trustworthy. In attack, Postolachi and Deac stand out as key players.

Paks
The Hungarian club has recently shown unstable performances with only two wins in the last five matches against weaker opponents. The last league match ended in a draw against Kecskemet, preceded by defeats against Ferencvaros and Györ. Away games add further inconsistency. With Adam Kovacik in goal and a defense consisting of Vas, Vecei, and Lenzser, complemented by Hinoara, Papp, and Windecker in midfield as well as Barna Tot in attack, the team is solidly equipped. However, the injury of defender Gabor Vas could weaken the defense.

Injuries
CFR Cluj are missing Lorenzo Bilibok, Stipe Juric, and Simao Rocha for medical reasons. Some players are ineligible due to squad restrictions: Alexander Cirla, Robert Filip, and Andras Schafer. For Paks, Gabor Vas's participation is still uncertain due to injury.

Head-to-Head
The only direct encounter took place on July 10 in Hungary and ended goalless 0-0. CFR Cluj had the upper hand, dominated possession, and created more chances. This was the first meeting of the teams in official competitions.

Match Prediction
CFR Cluj presents themselves as a more organized and cohesive team. Home advantage at the Dr. Constantin Rădulescu Stadium and fan support are important factors in Europe. The better recent form and stronger opponents in recent matches clearly favor the Romanians. Paks will only be able to rely on sporadic counterattacks, but CFR Cluj has enough experience to defend against them. Altogether, lineup, statistics, and form clearly speak for a CFR Cluj victory.

My tip: Win CFR Cluj (1.38)

When: 18:00
Where: Qualification of the Conference League

OrdaBasy
OrdaBasy showed an offensive spectacle in the first leg and narrowly lost 3-4 against Torpedo Kutaisi. Despite a heavy defeat, they showed spirit by recently defeating the favorite Astana 1-0 in the domestic league, and that while being a man down. However, their home record is not outstanding, with a three-game winless streak before that success. Defensively, they showed weaknesses on set pieces, which Torpedo exploited well in the first match.

Torpedo Kutaisi
Torpedo Kutaisi displays inconsistent form with strong runs but also setbacks. Very remarkable was their heading effectiveness from corners in the first game, where two of five corners resulted in goals. The team has lost only two games in regular time since April and is fully prepared and rested for the second leg week. Their away performance is solid, even if the scoring rate is below average.

Injuries
There is no specific information on injuries for either team, so it is assumed that both squads can field their full line-ups.

Head-to-head
The first leg ended highly dramatic with a 3-4 victory for Torpedo Kutaisi. Both teams showed attacking strength and were able to repeatedly erase deficits. Overall, many goals have been scored in this duel, indicating exciting matches with offensive highlights, although defense will likely be more in focus in the return leg due to its high importance.

Match prognosis
Although the first game was marked by many goals, the circumstances suggest a more defensive second leg. OrdaBasy will act more cautiously defensively, especially since they score on average only one goal per home game. Torpedo impresses with efficiency on set pieces, but the generally low number of goals per game on both sides hints at a low-scoring match. Due to the tactical focus on solid defense in the decisive return leg, we recommend the bet "Under 3.5 Goals" with an attractive odds of 1.45.

My tip: Under 3.5 Goals (1.45)

When: 18:00
Where: Qualification UEFA Europa Conference League

HIFK Helsinki
HIFK suffered a heavy 0-4 defeat against Runavík in the first leg, which was a surprising result against the less experienced opponent. The team appeared unprepared and was powerless after an early setback and a red card. Despite a previous 12-game unbeaten streak, HIFK recently lost 0-3 to KuPS, indicating a certain form crisis. However, at home, HIFK is strong and has won 8 of 12 matches this season, mostly with a margin of more than one goal.

Runavík
Runavík caused one of the biggest upsets in the qualification round with the clear 4-0 win in the first leg. The team from the Faroe Islands uses its experience from the domestic league, where it often scores many goals, and dominated the opponent after taking the lead. The squad showed offensive strength and is known for quick counterattacks, posing challenges for HIFK in the second leg.

Injuries
There is no specific information about injuries for either team, so it is assumed they will play with their best possible line-ups.

Head-to-head
The first leg between HIFK Helsinki and Runavík ended with a surprising 0-4 victory for Runavík. This was their first encounter in this competition and so far shows no positive record for HIFK.

Match Prediction
HIFK is under great pressure and absolutely must turn the result around. It is expected that they will play aggressively from the start and try to take control of the game with early goals. Their home strength and individual quality suggest a successful comeback, although the task remains difficult. Therefore, we recommend the bet "HIFK Helsinki to win" at odds of 1.38, as they will be motivated to send a strong message in their home game.

My tip: HIFK Helsinki to win (1.38)

When: 19:00
Where: Qualification for the UEFA Conference League

Petrokub
Petrokub is an experienced opponent as a participant in last season's group stage of the UEFA Conference League, but lost 0:1 in the first leg against Birkirkara. Despite the deficit, the team had a good start in the domestic league with seven points from the first three games. This gives reason to hope that Petrokub is in top form to make up the deficit. In addition, the home record with five wins from the last seven home games shows that Petrokub is strong on their own turf.

Birkirkara
Birkirkara from Malta surprised with an away win in the first leg and now enters the match as favorites. The team was confident in the first leg and is likely to defend primarily in the second leg as well. Despite the lead, Birkirkara cannot be seen as clearly superior, which makes the encounter exciting. The visitors are known for their robust play and also earn many corners, indicating a defensive style of play.

Injuries
No concrete information about injuries or absences is available, which suggests that both teams will have an almost fully available squad.

Head-to-head
The first leg ended with a 1-0 away win for Birkirkara. The second encounter now offers Petrokub the opportunity to get revenge and secure the overall victory. The previous meetings show a balanced competition with chances on both sides.

Match prediction
Petrokub will do everything possible, with home advantage and fresh momentum from the national league, to equalize the deficit. Birkirkara will likely hold back defensively to defend the lead, but Petrokub’s determination and home strength should make the difference. Therefore, a Petrokub win in regular time is very likely, and we recommend the bet "Petrokub to win" with odds of 1.63.

My tip: Petrokub to win (1.63)