The UEFA Champions League Qualifying Round brings an exciting matchup between Egnatia Rrogozhine and Borac Banja Luka.
This article delves into the teams' form, news, and predictions for who is likely to come out on top.
Match Overview
Date and Venue
The match is set to take place on July 17, 2024, at 19:00 local time at Elbasan Arena, Albania. This stadium, with a capacity of 12,342, will host this thrilling encounter.
Team Form
Egnatia Rrogozhine
Egnatia Rrogozhine's recent form has been mixed. Over their last five matches, they have struggled to find consistency:
Egnatia 0-1 Bylis
Egnatia 1-2 Lushnja
Oriku 4-3 Egnatia
Besa 3-1 Egnatia
Egnatia 0-1 Borac Banja Luka
Despite these setbacks, Egnatia has shown flashes of potential, particularly in matches where they have managed to score.
Borac Banja Luka
Borac Banja Luka, on the other hand, has been in better form. Their recent results include:
Borac 1-0 Egnatia
Borac 2-1 CFR Cluj
Borac 1-0 Sutjeska
Borac Banja Luka’s defensive solidity and ability to secure narrow wins have been key to their success in recent matches.
Key Statistics
Egnatia’s Performance: In their last 20 games, Egnatia has won 5, drawn 2, and lost 13. They have scored 24 goals, averaging 1.2 goals per game but have conceded 36.
Borac Banja Luka’s Performance: Borac has played 20 matches, winning 13, drawing 2, and losing 5. They have scored 31 goals, with an average of 1.55 goals per game, and conceded 14.
Prediction
Considering recent form and head-to-head performance, Borac Banja Luka appears to have the upper hand.
Their robust defence and consistent scoring ability make them favourites to win this qualifying round.
Our Prediction: Egnatia Rrogozhine 0-1 Borac Banja Luka (Borac win 2-0 on aggregate)
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