Kukesi hosts Wolfsburg in the quarterfinals of the Europa League qualification. The match will be played on Thursday, September 17th at Air Albania Stadium (Tirana)
Albanian Kukesi looks like an obvious underdog against the background of Wolfsburg, as you can see from the bookmakers’ line. Moreover, Gega’s men have been without game practice since the end of August, so it will be difficult for them to keep up with the speed of the Wolves, taking into account the difference in class. The match played on August 27 was the last for Kukesi. The Albanians beat Slavia from Sofia at the earlier stage of the Europa League qualification (2-1). Although Kukesi looks modest, the Germans should be wary of the Nigerian striker Friday.
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The Wolves will start the new season of the Bundesliga only at the end of this week, although Glassner's men have already successfully started in the German Cup – they have hammered the amateurs from Furstenwalde (4-1). As for the attack, Weghorst is at the helm, and wingers Joao Victor and Steffen play on the flanks. Maximilian Arnold supports the Wolves’ attack from the depths, so if we compare the class of Wolfsburg with Kukesi, then everything becomes clear.
The teams have never met on the football pitch. The vice-champion of Albania cannot hope for anything in the match against the Wolves for several reasons. The difference in class is obvious. The depth of the squad and the bench length are also in favor of the visitors. Moreover, it should be borne in mind that the Albanian club has been without game practice for three weeks, while the speeds proposed by Wolfsburg will be completely uncomfortable for Kukesi. Considering all this, I offer you to bet on the victory of Wolfsburg with a -2.0 handicap.
Prediction for the match: Wolfsburg to win with -2.0 handicap