Pyunik Yerevan take on the visitors Kalmar in the second leg of UEFA Conference League qualification quarterfinals. First leg result: 2-1. The match will be played on Thursday, August 3rd at Abovyan City Stadium (Abovyan).
Pyunik are rightfully considered one of the strongest clubs in its country. The academy was established only in the early 1990s, and it immediately took the first place in the national championship. In 2022, they secured their 15th gold. True, later they couldn't hold onto the top spot and slid to the second position. Nevertheless, the 2022/2023 season became a historic one for the Armenian club. Finally, they reached the group stage of a European competition, even if it was in the modest format of the Conference League. Currently, the club from Yerevan started directly in this tournament and easily defeated Narva (2-0 at home, 3-0 in Estonia). They also managed to win in Sweden, so a draw seems like a plausible bet.
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Kalmar have now slipped into the ranks of average Swedish football teams. The Red Brothers were strong in the early 2000s, particularly between 2007 and 2009. During that brief period, they won the league title, as well as the cup and super cup of the country. However, they couldn't replicate that success anywhere near in the following years. But in the last Allsvenskan season, they won a close battle against AIK for the 4th place, with a one-point difference (by the way, they are currently noticeably trailing behind the quartet). That achievement was enough to earn them a spot in the European competitions again. In the Conference League, this time they started with a home match against the Armenian team. They scored first but conceded twice in response after the break, making their overall success more challenging.
Pyunik rarely stays in European competitions for a long time, and Kalmar are a rare guest there as well. So, last Thursday, the Armenians visited Scandinavia for the first time. It's unlikely that the Swedes believe in a successful comeback. Instead, the home team, fueled by confidence, is more likely to win again. Let's bet on Pyunik's victory with a Draw No Bet option.
Prediction for the match: Pyunik to win with 0.0 handicap.
