As part of the second leg of the Europa League playoff round, the players of "Zarya" and "Rapid"will come face to face. On whose side will the victory be in this confrontation?
"Zarya"
In the last tournament of the UPL, Zarya was once again able to take the third place, which allowed it to start in the qualification of the Europa League. The first meeting at the club did not work out, although the language will not turn to call the total advantage of today's guests. After five meetings in the Ukrainian championship, the " men " were able to record 2 wins and a draw, which brought the club 7 points and, as a result, the seventh line. In the last round, Zarya was able to beat Mariupol.
"Rapid"
Last season, Rapid Vienna was able to take the second place in the Austrian championship, which brought the white-green team a ticket to the Champions League. At the first stage, the Viennese team could not withstand the pressure of Sparta Prague and lost to the opponent. In the Europa League, Rapid played more successfully, and on the sum of two meetings managed to beat Anorthosis (4: 2). In the current tournament of the Austrian championship, the "green and white" are on the third line after five meetings, but they have their own plans for the first place, although they are eight points behind the leader.
Statistics and figures:
- Zarya is the favorite of the meeting;
- Rapid won the last meeting with a score of 3: 0;
- Zarya has only 2 wins in 5 games;
- Rapid has won the last 2 matches;
- The rivals met each other only 1 time.
Forecast
I believe that after 0: 3 in the first meeting, the Ukrainian team will be able to gather strength and impose a fight on the opponent. My bet will be in favor of the "Dawn". I take a zero head start of the team for maximum insurance in case of a possible draw.
