Neman take on the visitors Balzan Buducnost in the first leg of UEFA Conference League qualification quarterfinals. The match will be played on Wednesday, July 26th at Stadion Neman (Grodno).
Neman surprised in the first qualifying round, and although the bookmakers believed in the Grodno team, Vaduz appeared to be a more experienced opponent before the start of the clash. As for the upcoming battle, Neman will once again face a team from a non-footballing country, this time from Malta. The bookmakers have placed Neman as a slight favorite, just like in the previous match. However, it's worth noting that Neman conceded goals both in the first leg against Vaduz, where they won 2-1, and in the return match, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Currently, there are defensive concerns for the Grodno team, as Balzan performed very well in attack in the first qualifying round, and Neman will likely have to work hard to prevent goals from the Maltese team.
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Balzan surprised in the first qualifying round by eliminating Slovenian side Domžale, beating a tough opponent 4-1 away, with odds on Malta being nearly 10. However, the Slovenian team woke up a week later and managed to win 3-1, but Balzan still made it through. It can be said that this confrontation features two teams that were not necessarily expected to advance from the initial round. The Maltese team showed that they can score on the international stage, and even score quite a few goals. Neman's defense struggled in the first qualifying round, and it is likely that the Belarusian team won't be able to keep a clean sheet in this match. Therefore, a good option here would be to bet on Balzan's scoring performance.
Regarding the outcome of this match, it is difficult to predict as the teams are approximately at the same level. That's why I will base my prediction on what caught the eye after the first round performances of these teams. That is the goal-scoring ability of the Maltese team. Considering that Neman have defensive problems, Balzan's attack is likely to score at least once. My bet: Over 0.5 goals for Balzan.
Prediction for the match: Balzan to score – yes.
