The Cypriot side starts as a big favorite to win the match due to its greater hierarchy between the lines. For that reason and even though the first leg has won 0-2, we believe that the bet “Apollon will score in the first half” is interesting to bet. Remember that the Lithuanians are competitive in their domestic league, but irregular in their actions. Considering this and knowing that the local will seek to liquidate the key from the initial stage, we trust that it can convert at least as well play well or badly.
The team arrives calm and motivated to this duel after winning 0-2 in Lithuania. That match took him forward quickly, as he scored the 0-1 at 14 ‘minutes of the initial stage. Then the score remained for the rest of the match until the second goal came at 45 minutes of the second half.
The Cypriots arrive with football rhythm to this duel, after having played several friendlies of preparation before starting their walk in the Europa League. These were diverse from the result, but positive to improve the cohesion of the players on the field of play. Comes to beat Amstetten 0-1, to equalize 1-1 against Red Star, to fall 0-2 with Dinamo Moscow and to lose 1-2 against Liberec.
If we analyze these duels, we can affirm that the holders have given at least one goal in all the friendly duels they had. Soon the tendency changed before Kauno Zalgiris, being its objective to maintain its fence invicta by second consecutive encounter.
The squad does not arrive very well that we say, since it has lost its last two official matches. First 3-0 against the powerful Suduva for their domestic league and then 0-2 against the Cypriots. Thanks to this last result, his chances of qualifying are very low, unless he manages to get an early advantage that complicates his rival. Otherwise, you will most likely lose one more time.
As a visitor in the league of Lithuania has won 2 wins, 2 equalities and 5 falls, missing a certain hierarchy in this condition (7 goals in favor and 12 against). It has not won in its last 4 league outings, product of 2 draws and 2 losses.
It is expected that the starters in this exit back the lines, trying not to give an early goal that throws over the board all the tactical approach made by the coach. If goals are involved, will seek to convert by a ball stopped or after some isolated action.
This will be the first match that both teams have in Cyprus, since before the 0-2 of the first leg had never played in the European context.
PREDICTION: Over 2,5 goals @ 1,52
