Zhodino take on the visitors AEK Larnaca in the first leg of UEFA Conference League qualification quarterfinals. The match will be played on Thursday, July 27th at Városi Stadion (Mezőkövesdi).
Zhodino were unlucky with their opponent in the starting round of qualification; they immediately faced a very strong and experienced European competition fighter. Torpedo had a decent start to the season in their domestic league, even competing strongly for the top position. However, things started to unravel, and at present, Zhodino draws more often than winning matches in the league. Zhodino occasionally qualifies for the European competitions but doesn't stay for long, and if they manage to progress against any opponent, it's considered a great feat. In 2021, they played in the UEFA Europa League qualifiers and faced an unfavorable draw against Copenhagen, being defeated 1-9 on aggregate in the two matches. Perhaps this time, Zhodino won't suffer such a big defeat, but expecting success in this matchup against the Cypriots will be very challenging for the Belarusian team.
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AEK is the bronze medalist of the Cypriot championship from the previous season. The team often reaches the group stages of European competitions; in the last season, they played in the UEFA Europa League group stage and eventually made it to the round of 16 in the UEFA Conference League, where they were defeated by the tournament's future champion, West Ham. This match will take place on a neutral ground in Hungary, so Torpedo won't even have the advantage of their home field, and the Cypriots should feel quite comfortable. Considering that this is the first official match of the season for AEK, it might give Torpedo a slight chance, but the Cypriots are unlikely to face any major difficulties because of it.
Bookmakers are not rushing to make the Cypriots big favorites, and the odds for their victory are above 2. Doubting that Zhodino can aim for a win is quite understandable. The safest bet here might be a "Draw (0)" handicap in favor of AEK. A draw is possible, but the Cypriots are clearly closer to victory.
Prediction for the match: AEK Larnaca to win with 0.0 handicap.
