Dukagjini host Rijeka on the Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri within the first leg of the UEFA Europa Convention League second qualifying spherical on Thursday (July 27).
The hosts started their marketing campaign within the first qualifying spherical, the place they beat Europa of Gibraltar 5-3 on mixture, thanks largely to IIaz Zylfiu. The Serbia striker scored thrice, together with a brace within the away fixture.
The Kosovo workforce are collaborating within the competitors for the primary time. Hithat’s emphatic win within the first qualifying spherical got here with an enormous value, although, as two gamers got marching orders for tough tackles. Supervisor Armend Dallku expressed his fears on what to anticipate from his workforce going ahead, “if we proceed to play like this, we may find yourself conceding a crimson card in every recreation.”
Rijeka, in the meantime, earned a bye to the second qualifying spherical after ending fourth within the Croatian Soccer League final season. They’re returning for the third time following their participation within the earlier two editions, reaching the playoff spherical final 12 months. Supervisor Sergej Jakirovic says they’ve the assets to do higher this time.
RJK are unbeaten in 5 video games throughout competitions, scoring 13 targets. Nevertheless, they’ve been profitable solely twice in 5 journeys, however Jakirovic can rely on his efficient defence as they set out for Pristina. The guests have conceded solely as soon as in ten video games.
Dukagjini vs Rijeka Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Dukagjini have scored 11 targets and conceded seven of their final 5 video games.
- The hosts have received thrice and drawn twice of their final 5 house video games.
- Dukagjini have performed solely two UEFA video games versus 98 for Rijeka.
- Rijeka have received twice, drawn twice and misplaced as soon as of their final 5 highway outings.
- Dukagjini have received 4 instances and misplaced as soon as of their final 5 video games, whereas Rijeka have received 4 instances and drawn as soon as in the identical interval.
- Kind Information: Dukagjini: W-W-L-W-W; Rijeka: W-W-W-W-D
Dukagjini vs Rijeka Prediction
Dukagjini launched their prime scorer Otto John on the finish of the season, recalling Abedin Merlaku from mortgage to take his place, however IIaz Zylfiu has been a brilliant spot since then.
In the meantime, Rijeka’s prime performer, Matija Frigan, who scored 14 targets, has left for Westerlo. New signing Niko Jankovic is predicted to guide the assault and has scored twice up to now.
Dukagjini will seemingly battle in opposition to a extra skilled facet like Rijeka, however house benefit may preserve them afloat within the tie. Anticipate a high-scoring stalemate.
Prediction: Dukagjini 2-2 Rijeka
Dukagjini vs Rijeka Betting Ideas
Tip 1: Consequence – Draw
Tip 2: Sport to have over 2.5 targets – Sure
Tip 3: Dukagjini to attain first – Sure
Tip 4: Rijeka to attain – Sure