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Torpedo Kutaisi host Omonia at the GSP Stadium on Thursday (August 1) in the second leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League second qualifying round. Having lost the first leg 3-1 last week, they have a big task to keep their European aspirations alive.
Kutaisi endured a harrowing trip to Cyprus last Thursday, conceding thrice. Senou Coulibaly had put the hosts 1-0 up in the closing stages of the first half, but Momo Yansane equalised for the Georgian side in the 75th minute.
Three minutes later, Coulibaly restored Omonia's lead before Ewandro struck the final nail in Kutaisi's coffin six minutes from time. The defeat has left Steve Kean's side with a mountain to climb in the second leg, leaving their hopes of reaching a major European competition in 24 years dangling by a thread.
Meanwhile, Omonia are a step closer to reaching the third qualifying round of the Conference League, a competition they appeared in during the inaugural 2021-22 edition.
Kutaisi vs Omonia Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This is the second meeting between the two sides.
- The Shamrock have faced a side from Georgia thrice, winning once and losing twice.
- Kutaisi are winless in five home games in European qualifiers, losing thrice.
- In the Europa Conference League, the Shamrocks have played five games away from home, including qualifiers, winning once: a 3-2 win over Gabala in the second qualifying round last year
- Kutaisi have lost their last two competitive games.
Kutaisi vs Omonia Prediction
Kutaisi are on a low ebb but may fight tooth and nail at home. The Georgian side need to win by three goals, which seems like a Herculean task given their current form, but expect them to bag a few goals.
However, their visitors are no pushovers and will fight back, making up for a tense encounter.
Prediction: Kutaisi 2-2 Omonia
Kutaisi vs Omonia Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
