Tournament: Champions League Qualification
Venue: Zahir Pajaziti Stadium (Podujevo)
Game Time: July 16, 2024, 09:30
In the Round of 16 of the Champions League qualification on July 16, 2024, Ballkani will host Unio Esportiva Santa Coloma. The Kosovars secured an away victory, so a draw will suffice for them to advance.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Ballkani: Won in regulation time only twice in their last five matches.
- Unio Esportiva Santa Coloma: Winless in their last five matches.
- Ballkani: Wins the first half in 13% of confrontations.
Team Analysis
Ballkani Ballkani clinched their third consecutive Superliga title in the spring and are participating in the Champions League qualification for the third time. Historically, they have been relegated to the Conference League after losing their first qualifying opponent, where they reached the group stage in 2022 and 2023. This time, Ballkani has a chance to change their fortunes after securing an away win in the first leg. A home match against a perceived weaker opponent should see them through to the next round.
Unio Esportiva Santa Coloma The Andorran side, known as "The Squirrels," have been consistent participants in the top division for over a decade and a half. Last season marked a breakthrough with their first championship title and a Constitution Cup win. However, their track record in European competitions is poor, having failed to overcome any opponent in their last eight attempts. Despite opening the scoring in the first leg, they ultimately lost 1-2 at home.
Team News
- Ballkani: Giovanni is questionable.
- Unio Esportiva Santa Coloma: No reported injuries.
Possible Starting Lineups
- Ballkani: Kolici – Potoku, Halili, Thaqi, Smajli – Ismajlgeci, Emerllahu, Kevin – Karrica, Tolaj, Hamidi.
- Unio Esportiva Santa Coloma: Campan – Gomez, Garcia, Gonzalez Lopez, Miguel Lopez – Serafin, Darir, Mohedano – Virgiliv, Salah, Cifuentes Joaquin.
Head to Head Matches
- The teams met for the first time last week, with Ballkani winning 2-1 away.
Free Prediction for the Match: Ballkani vs Unio Esportiva Santa Coloma The hosts, Ballkani, are stronger and should assert their dominance at home. We bet that Ballkani will win with a "-1.5 goal handicap" (odd: 1.95).
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