Zrinjski (Bih) – Maribor (Slo) Prediction & Preview and Betting Tips (12.07.2017)

Prediction for Zrinjski (Bih) – Maribor (Slo)

Draw @ 3.00

Zrinjski and Maribor meet in Stadion Bijeli Brijeg in a match for this phase of the UEFA Champions League (2nd Qualifying Round). In the last 3 years there are only 2 direct matches between these two teams: one on 23-07-2014, which ended in a Maribor victory by (2-0), and a more recent one on 07-15-2014, Which ended in a draw for (0-0). The Maribor presents considerable differences in its results at home and as a visitor, so in this game the home factor can be decisive.

Zrinjski (Bih)

The home team will make their debut in this edition of the UEFA Champions League with the intention of conquering a positive result, taking advantage of the home factor. This is a team that presents similar results at home and abroad, so it is not usually affected by the home factor, since in the last 30 games it has 6 wins, 6 draws and 3 losses as a visitor; Against 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses in his stadium. The team arrives at this match after a victory at home with the Vitez by (2-0). In the last 10 home games for all competitions, Zrinjski won 7, tied 1 and lost 2. His attack has scored regularly, scoring in 9 of the last 10 matches. In their home games there is a tendency to have goals, as 18 of their last 21 games have ended with over 1.5 goals.

Zrinjski begins to play in the Champions League in the second qualifying round and does not want to stay on the road, so expect a good result at home, to get ahead in the tie. Against the Maribor wants the victory, since it will play before its fans and wants to continue ahead in the competition, reason why it is important to conquer a good result, since the return game will be disputed in the field of its rival. Also, it would be very important not to suffer goals.

Maribor (Slo)

The visiting team contests their first game in this edition of the UEFA Champions League with the intention of winning a positive result as a visitor. This is a stronger team with the support of his fans, since in the last 30 games he has 4 wins, 8 draws and 3 losses as a visitor; Against 9 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses in his stadium. The team arrives to this match after a defeat at home with Krasnodar by (0-2). In the last 10 matches played as a visitor for all competitions, Maribor won 2, tied 6 and lost 2. The team conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 games, so their defense needs to improve, but their attack has Scored regularly, scoring goals in 7 of the last 10 games. In their home games there is a tendency to have goals, as 25 of their last 29 games have ended with over 1.5 goals.

Maribor enter the Champions League in the second qualifying round but will still have to overcome several qualifying stages if they want to reach the group stage, so he knows the enormous importance of getting a positive result in the field. His rival, as he could get to advantage to the game back. Aware of all this, he hopes to have the calm and tranquility necessary to defend well and control the game, being that if he manages to score in the opponent’s field will be quite important for the return game, but he knows he will not find facilities, so a A draw with goals would already be a good result.