As part of the first match of the Europa League playoff round, the players of Rapid and Zarya will come face to face. On whose side will the victory be in the upcoming confrontation?
Rapid Vienna
Rapid started in the Champions League in European competitions, but the team failed to overcome the first obstacle in the form of Sparta Prague. Having beaten the Czech vice-champion on their own field with a score of 2: 1, the Kubauer team could not keep the advantage in the return match, losing 0: 2 in Prague. In the Europa League, the "green and white" have already managed to pass one opponent, which turned out to be the Cypriot "Anorthosis".
"Zarya" Luhansk
Last season, Zarya easily managed to take third place in the UPL, and once again got the right to play in the Europa League, but this time they will have to qualify. In the Ukrainian championship, Skripnik's team did not start in the best way, having managed to win only once in four meetings. So far, the Luhansk team is in ninth place, with four points in its asset.
Statistics and figures:
- Rapid is the favorite of the meeting;
- Rapid has lost the last 2 games;
- "Zarya" has a 2-match series without wins;
- The rivals have not previously crossed paths in face-to-face meetings.
Forecast
At the moment, Rapid is the favorite of the meeting, since the team shows more attractive football in the tournaments where it participates. I suggest that in this game we place a bet on Rapid, which should win its home meeting.
