The second leg of the Europa Conference League’s second qualifying round makes its way into the Kuopion Keskuskentan Tekonumi grounds on Thursday at 16:00 GMT when the hosts KuPS will welcome Derry City.
Key Highlights
KuPS lost their away leg last week, beaten by Derry City by a 2-1 scoreline. However, the manager and his KuPS charges will view the one-goal deficit as surmountable in the second leg, especially with the home advantage they will enjoy.
KuPS showed in the away leg that they can score goals. However, they also conceded twice, highlighting the need to tighten their solidity and compactness. Th manager will look to tweak the side to achieve optimal compactness without impacting their attacking impetus.
Derry City, with the aggregate advantage, will look to expand it by being positive and brave on the ball away to KuPS. Controlling the ball will frustrate the home side, who will look to be on the front foot in a match they have to come from behind.
Bet hereDerry City will also look to be defensively compact away from home to minimize any unnecessary risks or mistakes.
Injury Report
Neither KuPS nor Derry City has reported any new injury worries ahead of the second leg on Thursday.
Prediction
KuPS will win the home leg and progress on aggregate.
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