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In the Europa League first qualifying round second leg, KF Llapi will face Wisla Krakow at Stadiumi i Qytetit.
The Kosovan side is aiming to overturn a 2-0 defeat from the first leg in Poland.
Form and Recent Performance
KF Llapi
KF Llapi needs a three-goal victory to progress, a challenging task considering their historical performance in European competitions.
They have not progressed beyond the first round in their previous two attempts and are yet to secure a victory in European matches.
Their last European match ended in a 2-0 loss, repeating the scoreline from their previous away legs against KF Shkupi and FK Buducnost Podgorica.
Despite these setbacks, KF Llapi remains undefeated at home in European ties, securing draws in their last two home matches.
Wisla Krakow
Wisla Krakow dominated the first leg, with early and late goals from Igor Sapala and Angel Rodado respectively.
Although they compete in the second tier of Polish football and finished 10th last season, their performance in the first leg makes them favourites to advance.
The match against KF Llapi was Wisla Krakow’s first competitive game under new manager Kazimierz Moskal, who will look to build on this success.
Team News
KF Llapi
KF Llapi is expected to alter their lineup to enhance their chances.
Arbnor Ramadani might be replaced by Besar Musolli in midfield, and a shift to a three-defender formation is likely to push the team higher up the pitch.
Possible Starting Lineup: Avdyli; Rama, Ahmeti, Krasniqi; Vokrri, Musolli, Blakcori, Namani, Bytyqi; Januzi, Berisha
Wisla Krakow
Wisla Krakow is likely to retain their successful lineup from the first leg. Angel Rodado, who scored 21 league goals last season, is expected to lead the attack.
Possible Starting Lineup: Chichkan; Jaroch, Uryga, Colley, Mikulec; Sapala, Carbo; Baena, Gogol, Sukiennicki; Rodado
Prediction
Given Wisla Krakow’s commanding first-leg performance and KF Llapi’s struggles in European competitions, our prediction is a 1-1 draw in the…
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Author : [email protected] (Jake Skudder)
Publish date : 2024-07-18 08:30:39
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