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Urartu will play host to Tallinna Kalev at Urartu Stadium in UEFA Conference League first-round qualifying on Thursday. The visitors will be looking to overturn the tide while the hosts will strive to leave no stone unturned.
Urartu vs Tallinna Kalev Preview
Urartu had a successful trip to Tallinna, snatching a 2-1 win at the Kadriorg Stadium in the first leg last week. Tristan Teevali opened the scoring for Tallinna Kalev 11 minutes into the game, but Urartu fought back to claim maximum points. Edgar Movsesyan scored twice in the 28th and 77th minutes to seal the visitors’ lead.
Proud Lions have the advantage heading into the second leg, thanks to momentum and home support. However, the one-goal lead is not a “brick wall”, according to head coach Dmitri Gunko, who has warned his charges against complacency. Urartu should be expecting a tough fight from visiting Tallinna Kalev.
Tallinna Kalev had a dream start in the first leg and controlled much of the session, but they were unable to fend off the pressure from Urartu after the opening goal. They will probably learn from the blunders that led to the equalizer and the winning goal. Their mission in the second leg is complicated.
Kalev will have to choose between pushing for goals or holding the line to avoid a chaotic situation. Either option is risky. Pouring men forth to overturn the deficit could leave exploitable holes behind. Parking the bus would make no sense, as the visitors have nothing to protect. However, we expect an engaging and open encounter.
Urartu vs Tallinna Kalev Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Urartu have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their last five matches in all competitions.
- Urartu have scored 11 goals and conceded five in their last five matches.
- Urartu boast 35 UEFA matches, winning six, drawing three and losing 26.
- Tallinna Kalev have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five matches on the road.
- Urartu have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their last five matches while Tallinna Kalev have won once, drawn once and lost thrice. Form Guide: Urartu – W-D-D-W-L, Tallinna Kalev – L-D-W-L-L.
Urartu vs Tallinna Kalev Prediction
Edgar Movsesyan will hope to finish the job for his side, as Urartu eye qualification to the second round. The home side will likely pressure Kalev into making more blunders.
Tallinna Kalev will seek to avoid conceding while fighting to score and claim the lead on aggregate. It appears to be a tall order.
Urartu are the favorites based on form and home advantage.
Prediction: Urartu 3-1 Tallinna Kalev
Urartu vs Tallinna Kalev Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Urartu to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Urartu to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Tallinna to score - Yes
