The Champions League Qualifying Round brings an exciting clash between FC Pyunik and Dinamo Minsk.
With the tie still open after a goalless first leg, both teams are geared up for a decisive encounter. Here’s a detailed prediction, form analysis, and team news ahead of the match.
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Overview
FC Pyunik and Dinamo Minsk will face off in the second leg of their Champions League Qualifying Round at the Republican Stadium.
After a tight and uneventful first leg that ended in a 0-0 draw, the stakes are high as the winner progresses to the next round to face either Ludogorets or Dinamo Batumi.
Venue
The match will be held at the Republican Stadium, which is expected to be packed with enthusiastic fans, as Pyunik has offered free entry for this crucial match.
Team Form
FC Pyunik
FC Pyunik extended their unbeaten streak to 10 matches across all competitions with the draw in the first leg.
Despite their lacklustre offensive display in Hungary, where they managed only six shots and one corner, they have shown resilience.
Their home record is impressive, with just one loss in their last 15 games, coupled with 10 wins and four draws.
Dinamo Minsk
Dinamo Minsk, on the other hand, saw their seven-match winning streak come to an end with the draw.
They have not lost in 11 matches and have been particularly strong on the road, remaining unbeaten in away games since early May.
The Belarusian champions have demonstrated solid defensive capabilities, not conceding in over 400 minutes of play.
Team News
FC Pyunik
New signing Agdon started the first leg but was substituted for Joao Paredes, who might start this match.
The hosts are likely to be without Luka Juricic, who is recovering from knee surgery.
Expected lineup: Avagyan; De Souza, Vakulenko, Bratkov, Juninho; Cociuc, Otubanjo, Udo; Davidyan, Paredes, Carabello.
Dinamo Minsk
Dinamo Minsk might start Steven Alfred, who made his debut from the bench in the first leg.
Pavel Sedko remains sidelined, with Trofim Melnichenko possibly…
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Author : editors@footballcritic.com (Jake Skudder)
Publish date : 2024-07-15 09:53:31
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