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Malisheva will play host to Buducnost at Zahir Pajaziti Stadium in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. The hosts are making their debut while the visitors are returning for the second time.
Malisheva vs Buducnost Preview
Malisheva finished fourth in the 2023–24 Football Superleague of Kosovo to snatch a spot in the UEFA Conference League first qualifying round. They will be playing in Europe for the first time, with the ambition of progressing beyond the first qualifying round, according to club management.
FC Malisheva wrapped up their league campaign in a sluggish pace, struggling through the final lap of the season. The reasons given were fatigue and injuries, and we are unsure if those issues have been resolved. Malisheva managed just two wins in their last 10 matches, losing four, and drawing four times.
Buducnost were unable to defend their Montenegrin First League title won in the 2022-23 season. They finished third last season but were able to earn a qualification for the UEFA Conference League. Their season did not end without a trophy though, as they won the Montenegrin Cup for the fifth time.
Plavo-bijeli made their debut in the UEFA Conference League in 2021–22, as they qualified directly through the champions path to the second qualifying round. However, they were quickly sent packing by Havnar Bóltfelag from Faroe Islands who won the tie, home and away, 6-0. Buducnost will be looking to avoid a repeat of that nightmare.
Malisheva vs Buducnost Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Malisheva have won once, drawn twice and lost twice in their last five matches at home.
- Malisheva scored eight goals and also conceded eight in their last five matches.
- Malisheva scored 58 goals, which was second to the highest (62) in the Superleague of Kosovo last season.
- Buducnost have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches on the road.
- Malisheva have won once, drawn twice and lost twice in their last five matches while Buducnost have won twice and lost thrice. Form Guide: Malisheva – D-W-L-L-D, Buducnost – L-W-W-L-L.
Malisheva vs Buducnost Prediction
Malisheva forward Drilon Hazrollaj was the league’s second top scorer with 26 goals last season. Here comes another opportunity for him to shine.
Đorđe Despotović scored nine times in the Montenegrin First League last season. However, he could have netted more but suffered a dip in form. We believe he is ready to hit the ground running.
Malisheva are the favorites based on home advantage.
Prediction: Malisheva 2-1 Buducnost
Malisheva vs Buducnost Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Malisheva to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Malisheva to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Buducnost to score - Yes
