Pogon Szczecin take on the visitors Linfield in the second leg of UEFA Conference League qualification quarterfinals. First leg result: 5-2. The match will be played on Thursday, August 3rd at Stadion Miejski w Szczecinie (Szczecin).
Pogon have achieved some good results lately. Despite the grand nickname Pride of Pomerania and a fairly long history (celebrating its 75th anniversary), they have never become champions of Poland. Moreover, they faced relegation from the Ekstraklasa. However, in 2021 and 2022, they managed to achieve their best results in decades, securing the 3rd place twice in a row. In the spring, the dockers dropped to the 4th position but earned another spot in the European competitions. However, in 2021, they suffered a defeat in the UEFA Europa Conference League against their first opponent, Osijek, and last summer, after defeating KR Reykjavik, they lost to Brondby. This time, they started their European journey in Northern Ireland, and it ended with a confident 5-2 victory over the hosts. Now, in the home match, they can conserve energy and, if desired and possible, delight their fans.
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Linfield lost their top position in the previous season. The Blues had finished in the 1st place of the national Premier League four times in a row. Moreover, they won the cup twice during that time. However, in the last season, David Healy's team settled for the 2nd position, trailing the sensational winner, Larne, by 6 points. Therefore, this time, they start their European campaign directly in the UEFA Europa Conference League. However, they managed to progress past Vllaznia. Their 3-1 home victory proved enough to advance despite a minimal 0-1 defeat in Albania. But in the next round, they lost at home without any chance of an overall success, with a score of 2-5.
The two teams played each other for the first time in Belfast. The Polish team may not replicate the result of their first away match. However, they are clearly stronger and should prove it again. We expect a victory for the hosts in Szczecin with a -1.5 goal handicap.
Prediction for the match: Pogon Szczecin to win with -1.5 handicap.
