Although all eyes are on the ongoing World Cup, another major tournament returns to the stage this week as teams kickstart their qualification campaigns for a place in the UEFA Champions League.
Following Tuesday’s opening fixtures, Wednesday delivers another three intriguing first-leg clashes.
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FC Kairat Almaty vs Sutjeska
Kairat Almaty qualified for the Champions League for the first time in their history last season, and they will be hoping to make it back-to-back qualifications in 2026/27, starting with a victory against Sutjeska in their first qualifying round.
Sutjeska have struggled in recent Champions League qualifying attempts, winning just one of their last six ties, including several first-round exits throughout that time.
Given Kairat Almaty’s success in qualifying last season, which will majorly boost their confidence, combined with Sutjeska’s struggles in this competition, we are backing the home side to win this opening first-leg fixture.
FC Kairat Almaty to win & over 1.5 goals, 1.36 – 5K5899P
Petrocub Hincesti vs Egnatia Rrogozhine
Petrocub Hincesti have repeatedly demonstrated their superb attacking qualities in recent weeks ahead of this fixture, including scoring five goals in their last outing against Milsami in the Moldova Super Liga.
Egnatia are similarly impressive in forward areas, highlighted by scoring five goals in their last two friendly fixtures before Wednesday’s match, leading us to expect a quality game with plenty of attacking ability on display.
As both teams have also conceded multiple goals in recent fixtures, with the visitors conceding four in their last two and the hosts conceding four in their last four, we are backing this match to include multiple goals, with over 1.5 goals predicted.
Over 1.5 goals, 1.45 – 5JYGHRV
Maxline Vitebsk vs CS Universitatea Craiova
CS Universitatea Craiova come into this first-leg fixture in stunning form, undefeated in their last 11 matches with six wins and five draws, scoring 22 goals and conceding just seven goals in that time.
Although Maxline Vitebsk have also enjoyed a strong run, winning three, drawing one and losing one of their last five, they have shown signs of vulnerability in defence, conceding nine goals during that run.
Given the visitors’ fantastic form and formidable goalscoring record, combined with the hosts’ recent struggles in defence, we are backing the away side to outscore their opponents and ultimately secure the victory.
CS Universitatea Craiova to win, 2.15 – 5JYGMM6
Combined Booking Code: 5K58C55
