Struga take on the visitors Zalgiris in the second leg of UEFA Champions League 1/8-finals qualification. First leg result: 0-0. The match will be played on Tuesday, July 18th at SRC Biljanini Izvori (Ohrid).
Struga should play more aggressively at home. The debut in the Champions League for the reigning champions of North Macedonia turned out to be decent, as Struga managed not to lose. However, their attack lacked teeth, and they need to work on this aspect as well as the intensity of their game. Playing at their home ground, the team should be more active, especially considering that the opponent is quite beatable. It's difficult to showcase their best football when the domestic season hasn't started yet, but that's exactly what the team needs to do.
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Zalgiris didn't extract much from the first match. The Lithuanian champions cannot be satisfied with the outcome of the first match; Zalgiris played more actively but it wasn't enough to secure a victory. Now they will have to score away from home, which is undoubtedly more challenging. In terms of fitness, the team should have an advantage over their opponents, as the domestic championship is in full swing, with Zalgiris currently in second place, trailing the leader by three points but with a game in hand. The club is not expected to achieve great success in the Champions League qualification, but it is realistic to advance to the next round.
The first match was played at the home of the Lithuanian club, where Zalgiris was considered the favorite. However, they failed to convert their advantage into goals, resulting in a goalless draw, so everything will be decided in the second leg. This is a crucial battle for both teams. Due to their experience in such encounters, Zalgiris is considered the favorite, even in the second leg. However, Struga may play differently when they have the support of their home crowd. Regardless, both clubs are of a relatively lower level, despite being champions of their respective countries, so we recommend betting on under 2.5 goals.
Prediction for the match: Under 2.5 scored goals.
