Zorya Luhansk and RB Leipzig meet at Slavutych-Arena, in a match for this phase of the UEFA Europa League (Play-offs). These two teams have never faced each other before, so this will be their first direct confrontation.
Zorya Luhansk:
The home team reaches this stage of the UEFA Europa League (Play-offs) after having eliminated Sporting Braga, after a draw away by (2-2) and a draw by (1-1) at home in the previous tie. In the last match that they played, for the Premier League, they tied with Olimpik Donetsk at home (0-0). In the last 10 home matches Zorya Luhansk has won 3, tied 5 and lost 2. They have not been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches.
The Zorya Luhansk leaves for this game with a scoreless draw against Olimpik, in a match for the Ukrainian Championship. It is important to note that the Ukrainians eliminated Braga in the last phase of the Europa League. In this game against Leipzig, coach Yuri Vernydub must keep the team in 4-3-3, with the most advanced positions being held by Lednev, Khomchevocsky and Rafael Ratón. On the other hand, it should be noted that midfielder Oleksandr Karavaev is the best scorer of Zorya Luhansk, with 3 goals scored. The entire template is available for this game.
RB Leipzig:
Until reaching this phase of the UEFA Europa League (Play-offs), the visiting team eliminated: Craiova University and Häcken. In the last match that they disputed, for DFB Pokal, they won against Viktoria Köln by (1-3). In the last 10 away matches RB Leipzig has won 4, tied 4 and lost 2. The team has conceded goals in 3 of the last 4 matches, so it has not presented great defensive solidity, but their attack has scored regularly, as they have always scored at least one goal in the last 4 matches for this competition. In their away matches there is a tendency for goals, since 43 of the last 49 matches have ended with Over 1,5 goals.
The Leipzig part for this game with a victory in the field of Viktoria Koln, 1-3, in a match for the German Cup. To reach this stage, the Germans had to eliminate the Romanians of CS U Craiova: decisive victory in the first leg, 3-1. Despite playing away from home, coach Ralf Rangnick must play in the usual 4-4-2, privileging possession of ball and positional attacks. Midfielder Forsberg is one of the most important players in Leipzig, being responsible for creating and organizing the offensive process. The maintenance of possession of the ball is a very strong point of the visiting team. For this game the coach can count on all his players.
PREDICTION: RB Leipzig to win @ 1.50
