FC Zarya Lugansk - Espanyol Barcelona
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Wins Espanyol for the sixth time in this European Cup season
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An interesting match will take place on Thursday as part of the Europa League playoff, when Ukrainian Zarya Lugansk hosts LaLiga club Espanyol Barcelona. The Catalans have won the first leg and are also in favor of the second leg. Read now our analysis of both teams and the betting markets. The game starts on Thursday at 7 pm in the Slavutych Arena in southern Saporichiya.
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FC Zarya Lugansk
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internationally more experienced club
home advantage
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Espanyol Barcelona
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5 wins in a row
from stronger league
much stronger squad
Does Lugansk beat the favorites?
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Zarya Lugansk took the lead in the first half of the match in Barcelona. The hit was marked by Vladyslav Kochergin. After the break, however, the home side put the order with 3 hits ago. For the Ukrainians, despite the away goal, it will be difficult to join the Europa League group. In the return match, the team of coach Viktor Skripnik is slightly outsider, tip 1 throws a quota of 3.30. This can be secured with the double chance bet 1 / X, here you get a 1.67.
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Zarya started the 6th attempt in a row this season to come for the third time in the group of the Europa League. Since 2014, the club is always represented internationally - 2016 and 2017, it has at least made it through the quality. In the preseason was home despite a goalless draw against Leipzig in the playoff final. At this level, however, they have also played against Feyenoord in a draw in front of a home crowd. The last 4 international home games were also not lost, with 2 wins and draws. Tip 1 / X can therefore be included in the betting considerations for the upcoming game. Against CSKA Sofia, Leipzig and Braga you have not lost at home.
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There have been less than 2.5 goals in 10 of the last 11 international home games, so we could well imagine an Under 2.5 Goal bet. This bet drops quite useful odds. The fact that goals will not be scored on both sides also seems quite probable given these numbers: in 8 of the last 12 home matches, only one team could ever make it, at least 3 in a row. The Ukrainians of Zarya Lugansk are far inferior to the guests of the paper form. Finally, Espanyol's squad has an estimated market value of just under € 140 million. The Lugansk squad is worth only 15 million. In addition, the Spanish Primera Division is the best UEFA league, while the Ukraine in the five-year rating in the ninth position with downward trend.
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Does Espanyol keep the white vest?
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Espanyol Barcelona have all won their five matches at European level: 2x against the Icelanders of Stjarnan, 2x against Lucerne 3-0 each and the home game against Lugansk. It is hardly surprising that the team of coach David Gallego is also in the second leg in the return leg in Ukraine. With an away win you can more than double your wager. A quota of just over 1.50 is still with Draw No Bet Tip 2 as a hedge inside. So the European Cup comeback of the smaller Catalan club can go on. Espanoyl qualified for international business after 13 years.
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That was the reward for seventh place in the past Primera Division season. In 2007, the club played in the final of the UEFA Cup, which was lost to league rivals Sevilla only on penalties. Now you want to at least come into the group stage in the successor competition. And after the first leg, it looks very good with this project. The club has some difficult years behind it, in this European Cup season you had to go in the second round well before the league start. But the team copes with this very well. In LaLiga the prelude was a bit overslept. From the first two games there was only one point.
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The first game was lost 2-0 at home to Sevilla, in the second encounter, they separated themselves scoreless at Alaves. So no goal was scored in the Lig. Internationally, the team has already scored 16 goals in 5 games. 3 games or more in each game. On the other hand, the team had to accept only 2 goals. So there are arguments for and against an Over 2.5 Goals bet. Lugansk is probably Espanyol's strongest opponent this season. If the defensively strong Ukrainians are not cracked quickly, the Spaniards will probably rather retire a bit and no longer attack at full throttle. A (high) victory is finally no longer necessary.
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Bet Tip and Forecast
Nevertheless, we see more value in an Under 2.5 Goal bet. You can start playing with less than 3.5 goals in the regular season at still quite acceptable odds. More risk-aware players secure the away win. Our Bet Tip Prediction: Tip 2
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Thanks to a goal, FK Sorja Luhansk still has hope. The Ukrainian club conceded in the first leg of the Europa League playoffs for the group stage at Espanyol Barcelona conceded three goals, but also scored a possibly important away goal. Without this goal the FK would have to win at least 4: 0. For example, even a 2: 0 would be enough.
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Before the second leg Sorja Luhansk vs.. Espanyol Barcelona do not really speak the odds for the Ukrainians. Espanyol Barcelona will also be the clear favorite in the second leg after Thursday’s 3-1 home win.
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Sorja Luhansk:
Former Werder coach Viktor Skripnik has been in charge of FK Sorja Luhansk since this summer. For Skripnik, the Ukrainian club is the second coaching post after release from the SVW. As a coach of FC Riga Skripnik had won the double after his time in the Bundesliga, but had to leave the club still in February.
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In the Ukrainian Premier League Luhansk had finished fourth in the last season. The backlog of champions Shakhtar Donetsk had a proud 40 points. With this result from the preseason, the black and white were allowed to enter from the second qualifying round in the Europa League competition. About Buducnost Podgorica (3: 1, 1: 0) and CSKA Sofia (1: 1, 1: 0), the Ukrainians reached the playoffs.
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In the preseason Luhansk had missed the EL group stage in the playoffs against RB Leipzig. In the two years before, however, the Ukrainians had each reached the group stage, but have never reached the sixteenth finals. Due to the war in eastern Ukraine, the club does not play its home games since 2014 in Luhansk, but in the 300 kilometers from Zaporozhye.
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In the 2019/20 season of the Premier League have already completed five games. With three wins, a draw and a defeat, FK Sorja has collected ten points so far. Coach Skripnik’s team is now in third place, five points behind leaders Shakhtar Donetsk. On Sunday, Luhansk won his dress rehearsal in the league before the second leg.
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Sorja won 1-0 away at Karpaty Lviv. Budkivskyi scored the goal of the day. Coach Skripnik had spared some regular players. Against Espanyol turns out Vitaly Vernidub. The deployment of German central defender Joel Abu Hanna is still uncertain. In contrast, superstar Nazarii Rusyn, loaned by Dynamo Kiev, after his yellow-red card against Sofia play again.
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Espanyol Barcelona:
The Reial Club Deportiu Espanyol de Barcelona is one of the founding members of La Liga and now denies his 81st season in the first division. Nevertheless, the blue and white are always in the shadow of the great FC Barcelona. Last season, however, RCD finished seventh at the end of the season and celebrated the best finish in 14 years.
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Since Valencia had won the cup and ended up in the table at the end of the season in fourth place, also reached the seventh place for the European Cup. Thus, the club may ran again for the first time since 2007 in the European Cup. RCD entered the competition in the second qualifying round. Over UMF Stjarnan (4: 0, 3: 1) and the FC Lucerne (3: 0, 3: 0) the Spaniards reached the playoffs.
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Now Barcelona have to play in the second leg away. In the preseason Espanyol took in La Liga but only three wins in 19 appearances. Thus, it was only enough for place 15 in the away table. This balance sheet makes Sorja Luhansk vs. duel. Espanyol Barcelona a forecast on a victory of the guests certainly not easier.
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In the European Cup, Espanyol has even won twice in the UEFA Cup final (1988 and 2007). The final on 16 May 2007, which RCD lost to Sevilla on penalties, had been the last European Cup match of the Blue and Whites until the new season.
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Before the season, coach Rubi left the club and moved to Betis Sevilla. As a successor, the club brought back David Gallego, who had already looked after the team from April to June 2018. The Periquitos also had to cope with the departure of striker Borja Iglesias, who followed his former coach to Betis. Midfield gem Marc Roca, who had become U21 European champion with Spain in the summer, could hold it. Rumor has it that FC Bayern was very interested in the youngster.
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In the new La Liga season so far two games have been completed. To start the new season, the team of coach Gallego conceded a 0-2 home defeat against Sevilla. On the second matchday, the blue-whites took the 0-0 draw at Deportivo Alaves, after all, the first point in the league.
FK Zorya Luhansk vs Espanyol head to head matches
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EL Espanyol FK Zorya Luhansk 3 : 1
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For obvious reasons, Zarya can not play in Lugansk, so the team will be in Zaporozhye in the Slavutich Arena on Thursday to receive their opponent in the Europa League qualifier playoff game.
Zarya (Ukraine)
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After the departure of longtime coach Yuri Vernidub, the Luganchaner, as far as I am concerned, can not find their game. Viktor Skrypnik tries to incorporate his philosophy into the new wards and to make him more offensive, but so far the perestroika is difficult and the team does not show the best results.
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Dawn is doing well in the Ukrainian Premier League, but the calendar at the start of the season was easy. On the other hand, the new arrivals had to be beaten out of the Dnieper, and there was a clear defeat with Alexandria, this meeting was lost in every way.
Espanyol (Spain)
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We have not seen the Catalans on the international scene since 2007, and then, as I recall, they have reached the UEFA Cup final, where they lost on penalties to compatriots from Seville.
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This time, the "parrots" began their journey from the second qualifying round. It is clear that the level of rivals was not comparable. That's why Espanyol easily passed both Iceland's Stjarnan and Swiss Lucerne after winning all four games, three of them with a high score.
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First game
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The first game of these teams can clearly be divided in half. Zarya looked very good in the first half, responding to her opponent's attacks with her lunges, and even continued after a precise strike by Vladislav Kochergin. After the break we saw a completely different game. The hosts contributed significantly to the movement, the coaching team replaced the team and Espanyol took advantage of an undeniable advantage. At first, Facundo Ferreira equalized, but Esteban Granero failed to score a penalty, but his colleagues Javi Lopez and Matias Vargas were right from the start.
tactics
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The violinist experiments in the hope to find the optimal combination of players, and so Zarya plays in almost every game for a new scheme. In Barcelona it was 4-5-1, but at home I think the Ukrainians will play more aggressively - 4-3-3, they have no chance to retire. Have to go forward.
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David Gallego prefers the classic version 4-4-2, but sometimes he tries 4-3-3, such as in the first game against Luhansk. I believe that Espanyol will also play three strikers in Zaporozhye.
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No wonder Lugansk residents are called "farmers" because they know how to replace a certain lack of skill with dedicated play and fighting skills. So I think that Hispaniola in Zaporozhye will not be easy.
On the other hand, I do not believe in a comeback of the hosts, but the Spaniards are higher class and it is not easy to play a handicap with two goals with such an opponent.
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And yet, after analyzing the first game and possible tactical arrangements, I suggest putting Viktor Skripnik on top of the ladder.
"Dawn"
Zorya has lost 2 of his last 3 games. Although in general, the latest results of "Black and White" are encouraging. In 10 games there are only 2 defeats with seven wins.
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The team lost in the Premier League 1: 2 against Alexandria. After that, they lost 3-1 to Espanyol, but the Lugansk side were the first to score, although they could not keep the lead. The last time "Dawn" struck with a minimum of 0: 1 "Carpathians".
This is the first home-based home game for the club in the last three games. It is noteworthy that if the hosts win, then with a small lead - usually with a goal difference of not more.
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Vory Vernidub, injured in the match against Alexandria, will be absent from Dawn.
Espanyol
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For 7 games in the new season, "parrots" lost only once - "Sevilla" in the first round examples with a score of 0: 2. Espanyol also had a draw with Alaves in the championship (0: 0).
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In the Europa League, the team played 5 matches and won in all cases. Incidentally, "Dawn" became one of the two competitors who managed to print the goal of "Blue and White". Previously, the Spaniards beat twice "dry" against "Lucerne" (3: 0 and 0: 3).
In general, the team's undefeated series in this tournament is already 20 fights. In the games of the Europa League this season, the guests have signed at least three times at the opposing goal.
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There are football players whose participation is eligible. These are Iturraspe, Piatti, Lopez and Hiner Pedrosa.
forecast
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The chances of winning vary, but not very - 3.30 for the victory of the hosts and 2.20 for the victory of the guests. They offer a coefficient of 3.40 for a draw.
Espanyol struck more and hit the ball more often the last time. The team has an excellent series in LE, so this is a very tough opponent for Dawn.
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"Parrots" can settle for a draw, but "black and white" must catch up. We believe that "Dawn" will meet at least once, but the goal in front of the local audience. Espanyol will do the same in return. Forecast - both achieve a score of 1.72.
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