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Polissya Zhytomyr host Olimpija Ljubljana at Stadionul Miejski w Gliwicach in the second leg of the UEFA Conference League second qualifying round on Thursday (August 1).
The visitors won the first leg 2-0 in Slovenia last week. Raul Florucz and Diogo Pinto scored second-half goals to guide The Dragons to the win.
Victor Sanchez' side followed up their continental victory with a 1-0 win at Koper in the Slovenian Prva Liga on Sunday. Ivan Durdov's 11th-minute strike proved to be the difference between the two sides.
The winner of this tie will face the loser of the UEFA Europa League qualification tie between Elfsborg and Sherif Tiraspol.
Polissya vs Olimpija Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Last week's clash was the maiden meeting between the two sides.
- Seven of Olimpija's last eight games have seen at least one side fail to score.
- Five of Polissya's last six competitive games have produced less than three goals.
- Ljubljana have won just one of their last six away games in UEFA club competitions, losing three.
- Polissya are competing in European football for the first time.
Polissya vs Olimpija Prediction
Polissya defied expectations to secure European qualification in their maiden season in the top flight last term.
They were roundly beaten in the first leg and have a two-goal deficit to overcome to extend their stay in the continent. They are the designated hosts in this game, but the game will be played in Poland owing to the conflict in Ukraine.
Ljubljana, for their part, qualified for the group stage of the Conference League last season and are well-positioned to advance to the next round of the qualifiers. They have made a three-game winning start to the season and will be full of confidence, owing to their two-goal advantage.
The game is likely to be keenly contested, but Polissya's need for goals could see them play on the front foot, leaving them exposed at the back. Although either side could nick a win, the spoils could be shared in a low-scoring stalemate and Olimija advancing to the next round.
Prediction: Polissya 1-1 Olimpija
Polissya vs Olimpija Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Half-time/Full-time result: Draw/Draw
