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Zira visit the DAC Stadion on Thursday (August 1) to take on Dunajska Streda in the second leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League second qualifying round. The Azeri side have one foot in the next round after crushing their rivals 4-0 in the first leg at home.
Raphael Alemao opened the scoring in the 29th minute before Alessandro Martins Junior doubled their advantage two minutes later. More misery was to follow for Streda in the second half, as Davit Volkovi netted a quickfire brace to add gloss to the scoreline.
For the first time, Zira stand a good chance of reaching the third round of the qualifiers following their biggest European win. However, their rivals have a good record on home turf.
Streda have won three of their last four home games in the qualifiers, with their only defeat coming against Romania's FCSB in the third round of the 2022-23 Europa League qualifiers.
Their last appearance at a major club competition came in 1993 when the Czech Republic outfit reached the first round of the UEFA Cup, but that wait is set to continue.
Dunajska Streda vs Zira Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This is the second competitive meeting between the two sides.
- Dunaksja have won three of their last four home games, after winning two of their previous 11.
- Of their last four away games, Zira have kept a clean sheet in two.
- Zira's 4-0 win over Streda in the first leg was their biggest win in Europe in nine qualifiers.
- In two competitive games this season, Dunajska have conceded six goals: 4 vs Zira in the Conference League qualifiers and 2 vs Kosice in the league.
- Zira's Raphael Alemao is looking to score in his third consecutive European game, having struck against Sheriff Tiraspol and Dunajska Streda in their last two outings.
Dunajska Streda vs Zira Prediction
Zira have one foot in the third round of the qualifiers following an emphatic victory and can afford to take their foot off the pedal. Streda have a good record at home in Europe but might not match the Azeri side's quality to go through even though they could win on the night.
Prediction: Dunajsk 0-1 Zira
Dunajska Streda vs Zira Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Zira
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: No
