APOEL Nicosia vs KAA Gent Prediction: Conference League Match on 31.08.2023

APOEL Nicosia will host KAA Gent at the GSP Stadium on Thursday at 17:00 GMT for the second leg of the Europa Conference League play-off.

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Key Highlights

Gent got a two-goal lead from the first leg in Belgium after winning 2-0 in their home leg. APOEL will be looking for a comeback on Thursday as they bid to make up the two-goal deficit before coming into contention on the aggregate in this play-off.

The clash between Gent and APOEL was closely contested and remained goalless until the 77th minute when Malick Fofana gave Gent the lead before Hong Hyun-Seok doubled their lead in the 92nd minute.

Playing at home, APOEL will look to control the match, dominate the ball, and create chances to score an early goal. An early goal will help get the fans behind the team and hand them the momentum they need to win the match on the night and make a play for an aggregate win.

Gent will bid to be compact in the match as they protect their lead and bid to extend their aggregate lead.

Injury Report

Neither side has reported any significant or new injury worries ahead of the match on Thursday.

Prediction

APOEL and Gent will fight to a draw, with Gent progressing on aggregate from this play-off.

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