Stjarnan hosts Espanyol in the second leg of the Europa League qualification quarterfinals. The match will be played on Thursday, August 1st at Stjornuvollur (Gardabaer)
The Icelanders themselves probably didn’t believe in the fact that they will be able to offer at least some resistance to the Spanish both in Barcelona and in the overall two-round confrontation. The away match ended with a 0-4 score. But Stjarnan is quite capable of performing at home decently. Not because of its ability and respect for own fans, but the visitors will probably no longer have a strong desire to work like a dog.
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Espanyol decided the outcome of the confrontation in the first match. What should we expect from it in the return match? We are likely to see lineup rotation. It will be just a friendly game with a slightly increased responsibility, while Espanyol will get a good opportunity to check reservists in de facto the official European Cup match.
For Stjarnan, the arrival of such a visitor and even in the official tournament is already an event. And the Icelanders, regardless of the result of the 1st match, which is very hard to win back, will play in full. They will play to win. And what should they do? In the current situation, Stjarnan may well scratch out a draw. Perhaps Espanyol will not strongly oppose this. Well, I will not begin to put my money on such an outcome, but I will insure it with a +2.5 handicap. It is unlikely that Espanyol will score 4 or 3 goals again, plus it may well concede once. The Icelanders are in good shape, and their championship is in full swing, while the visitors will not show their maximum.
Prediction for the match: Stjarnan to win with +2.5 handicap
