Tournament: Europa League Qualification
Venue: Zimbru Stadium (Chisinau)
Game Time: August 6, 2024, 13:00
On August 6, 2024, Petrocub and The New Saints will face each other in the Europa League qualification semi-finals. Both champions of their respective countries have dropped into this tournament and will be looking to start successfully here.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Petrocub:
- Won only one of their last four matches.
- Unbeaten in their last 16 home matches.
- Wins the first half in 54% of their matches.
- The New Saints:
- Not won in four consecutive matches.
- Wins the first half in 63% of their matches.
Team Analysis
Petrocub: Last season, "The Black and Whites" dethroned Sheriff and became champions for the first time in their relatively short history. They also won the Moldovan Cup. This young team made their debut in the Champions League and performed admirably. They succeeded against Ordabasy but couldn't handle APOEL, despite a valiant effort, drawing 1-1 in Chișinău after a 0-1 away loss.
The New Saints: TNS dominates the Welsh football scene, though serious clubs like Swansea and Cardiff play in the English league system. They considered it a success to pass the first qualification round by defeating Dečić 3-0 at home before drawing in Montenegro. However, Ferencváros proved too strong, winning 5-0 in Bucharest and 2-1 in Cardiff.
Team News
Petrocub:
- The home team will be at full strength.
The New Saints:
- Harrison's team has no issues.
Possible Starting Lineups
Petrocub (possible lineup):
- Șmalene – Duhanle, Mudrak, Plătică – Pușcaș, Abagna, Lungu, Jardan – Lupă, Plătică, Ambros
The New Saints (possible lineup):
- Roberts – Baker, Bodenham, Davies, Daniels – Brobbel, Williams, Redmond, Holden – McManus, Young
Head to Head Matches
The Moldovans have rarely participated in European competitions, and the Welsh team doesn't usually stay long either. Thus, they will face each other for the first time on Tuesday.
Free Prediction for the Match: Petrocub vs The New Saints
In this battle of underdogs, the Moldovans should start strong against a relatively weak opponent who has traveled across Europe.
Prediction: Petrocub to win (odds – 1.76).
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