Oleksandriya take on Hajduk Split in the first leg of Europa League third qualifying round at Nika Stadium on Thursday, July 28th.
Oleksandriya finished on high sixth place last season after return to elite division in Ukraine. Today’s hosts too 38 points in 26 matches with 30-29 goal difference and gained the chance to make eurocup debut. The team played three club friendlies this summer, beating Olimpik and Vorskla (both 1-0) and losing to Jagiellonia, 0-1. The first round of new season ended with thrashing away defeat in Kyiv to the champions Dynamo. The team played seven matches at home in 2016, taking two wins, three draws and two defeats.
| 2 x £10 Free Bet | Review | |||
| 100$-500$ for No Lose Free Bets | Review | |||
| 100% up to £200 | Review | |||
| Not available | Review |
Hajduk Split won bronze medals in Croatia top division last season, finishing with 61 points and 46-28 overall goal difference after 36 league matches. Split side had quite intensive pre-season, recording four wins and two draws with 10-1 aggregate score. Hajduk have already passed one round, eliminating KSMS, 2-2, 2-1. The first round of new season in Croatia gained the team three points after 2-0 win over Cibalia. Hajduk played nine matches on the road in 2016, taking two wins, three draws and four defeats.
The opponents haven’t met before in their history. The hosts started the season with thrashing loss but we can expect them to show different level of football against Split, who are clearly isn’t that strong as Ukrainian champions. Home field advantage and determination should be the key to successful result in this match for Oleksandriya.
Prediction for the match: Oleksandriya to win with +0.0 Asian handicap.
