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Iberia will entertain Partizani at Mikheil Meskhi Stadium in UEFA Conference League qualifying on Thursday. The visitors appear to be in good shape while the hosts are struggling for form.
Iberia vs Partizani Preview
Iberia finished sixth in Georgia’s Erovnuli Liga last season but were able to clinch a European spot after winning the Georgian Cup. They will enter the UEFA Conference League in the second qualifying round, where their campaign ended in the previous edition. The hosts will be looking to snap their terrible streak on Thursday.
Red Eagles have lost their last five matches in all competitions, conceding 13 goals against three scored. However, they are waging a bright campaign in the domestic league, which resumed in March. They sit third on 32 points – seven behind the top spot and three behind second-placed Torpedo Kutaisi.
Partizani emerged second in the playoff of the Albanian top flight last season to book their place in the UEFA Conference League. They kicked off their campaign in the first qualifying round, seeing off the challenge of Maltese side Marsaxlokk 3-2 on aggregate to reach the second qualifying round.
Demat e Kuq have participated in all four Conference League editions since the competition came into being in 2020-21, reaching the playoff round last season. They are well versed in UEFA tournaments thanks to their regular appearances since 1960-61. Partizani will enter the meeting on the back of one win and one draw.
Iberia vs Partizani Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Iberia have drawn once and lost four times in their last five matches at home in all competitions.
- Iberia have played eight UEFA matches, winning four, drawing two and losing two.
- Iberia have lost seven times in their last 10 games, winning twice and drawing once.
- Partizani have won four times and lost once in their last five matches on the road.
- Iberia have lost all of their last five matches while Partizani have won thrice, drawn once and lost once. Form Guide: Iberia –L-L-L-L-L, Partizani – W-D-W-L-W.
Iberia vs Partizani Prediction
Iberia’s main goal will be to break their losing trend as they enter the UEFA Conference League. A further defeat would suggest a deep crisis.
Partizani could take advantage of Iberia’s dip in form but the hosts will have moral support from the home fans.
Partizani are expected to come out on top based on form.
Prediction: Iberia 1-2 Partizani
Iberia vs Partizani Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Partizani to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Partizani to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Iberia to score - Yes
