Birkirkara FC will host NK Maribor at the MFA Centenary Stadium for the second leg of the first qualifying round of the Europa Conference league on Thursday at 15:00 GMT.
Key Highlights
Birkirkara FC held Maribor to a 1-1 draw away from home last week. This result meant that the home clash for Birkirkara FC will be decisive. They will look to dominate the home match playing in front of their supporters. They will be patient in their passing, build from the back, and attack with pace when opportunities are created. They will be aggressive off the ball, pressing and winning it back as soon as possible.
Maribor will be compact and solid in their approach away from home. Having conceded at home, they will look to ensure that they do not give way many chances to the home side. They will also look to break with speed when they win the ball. Maribor will also look to leverage set pieces to great goal-scoring chances. They will cede possession to the home side and look to play mainly on the counter.
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Neither side has reported significant suspension or injury news ahead of their clash on Thursday.
Prediction
Birkirkara FC and NK Maribor will fight to a draw in the second leg, with extra time and possibly a penalty shootout needed to separate them and determine who progresses to the second qualifying round.
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