Zrinjski take on the visitors Urartu in the second leg of UEFA Champions League 1/8-finals qualification. First leg result: 1-0. The match will be played on Tuesday, July 18th at Stadion pod Bijelim Brijegom (Mostar).
Zrinjski started the match in Yerevan against Urartu much better and dominated the initiative for the first half-hour. However, Gunyko's team made adjustments and pressed the Bosnian champions until the end of the match. In the end, Rendulić's team was fortunate to successfully execute a counterattack and win 1-0. In the second half, Gunyko's team looked better, but in football, it is often the case that the winner is not necessarily the better team but the one who converts their chances. Zrinjski returns to Mostar with a minimal advantage.
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Urartu became the Armenian champions for the first time, so the team lacked experience, and the pressure and excitement prevailed in their actions, at least in the first 45 minutes. The game improved in the following minutes, but Senič's goal in the 89th minute spoiled everything. Now Urartu has no way back and will have to take more risks. To be honest, Zrinjski's defense does not give me a sense of confidence.
The away goal at 1.9 odds seems valuable here. Yes, Urartu did not score at home, despite having more chances and opportunities, but their team form will improve over the week, and the initial nervousness in the main European club tournament should be forgotten. They have a goal to make up for, and they can only achieve it through attacking play. Regarding Zrinjski, their team does not inspire confidence in their defensive part, and they conceded goals in three out of four preparatory matches. I believe that closer to the game, the odds for Urartu scoring a goal will decrease to around 1.7.
Prediction for the match: Urartu to score – yes.
