Lech Poznań and Valmiera / BSS meet at INEA stadion, in a match for this phase of the UEFA Europa League (1st Qualifying Round). This will be the first direct confrontation between these two teams, as they have never met before.
Lech Poznań :
The home team will make its debut in this edition of the UEFA Europa League with the intention of achieving a positive result, taking advantage of the home factor. The team comes to this match after a away loss against Zagłębie Lubin by (2‑1). In the last 10 home matches for all competitions, Lech Poznań won 6, drew 2 and lost 2. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 8 of the last 10 matches, so their defense needs to improve, but their attack he has scored regularly, having scored goals in 9 of the last 10 games.
Lech Poznán comes to this match after a 2-1 defeat on the trip to the Zaglebie stadium, in a game for the Polish Championship. In this game against Valmiera, coach Dariusz Zuraw must keep the team 4-3-3, privileging possession and organized attacks, especially through the right flank: the team captain, Kamil Jozwiak, is very fast and competent in transporting the ball for the attack. All players are available for this game.
Valmiera :
The visiting team plays its first match in this edition of the UEFA Europa League with the intention of achieving a positive result as a visitor. In their last match, for the Virsliga, they beat Jelgava at home by (2‑0). In their last 10 away matches Valmiera / BSS register 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses. The team allowed the opponent goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, so their defense needs to improve, but their offense has scored regularly, as they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches. In 15 games, he only managed 1 comeback in the 4 games in which he suffered the first goal.
Valmiera come into this match after a 2-0 home win over Jelgava in a Latvian championship match. In this tie, against Lech Poznán, coach Tamaz Pertia is expected to play 4-4-2, favoring the defensive organization and counterattacks on the flanks. The man who plays in midfield, Alvis Juanzems, is responsible for creating and organizing the offensive process. All players are available for this game.
PREDICTION: Over 3,5 goals @ 1,77
