Dundalk take on the visitors Legia in the final round of Champions League qualification. The match will be played at Oriel Park on Wednesday, August 17th.
Dundalk are the biggest sensation of this year qualifiers for the Champions League. The hosts of the match have already eliminated two opponents, Iceland champions Hafnarfjordur (1-1, 2-2) and one of the group stage regulars BATE (0-1, 3-0). After qualifying for the final round, the team gave in battle in the domestic league, losing two last matches. The team is undefeated at home for last 11 games, taking eight wins and three draws since the middle of the March.
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Legia also played in two qualifying round, knocking out Zrinski Mostar, 1-1, 2-0 and Trencin, 1-0, 0-0. The team is notable for their solid defense that allowed only one goal in four matches. Legia have already played five matches on the road this season, taking two wins, two draws and one defeat.
The match will be the first ever head-to-head between the teams. Irish side appear to be underdogs in this matchup. However, they proved they can surprise in home leg like they did in clash with BATE. The hosts of the match are definitely able to offer a battle to Polish champions and at least avoid thrashing defeat at own turf.
Prediction for the match: Dundalk to win with +1.0 Asian handicap.