Universidad Craiova and AEK Athens measure strength, in a match for this phase of the UEFA Europa League (3rd Qualifying Round). These two teams have never faced each other before, so this will be their first direct confrontation. In this match, the home factor may be decisive, since AEK Athens presents considerable differences in its results at home and as a visitor.
Craiova University:
The home team reaches this stage of the UEFA Europa League (3rd Qualifying Round) after having played previous qualifiers with: Honvéd e Səbail. 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 matches it records 5 wins, 3 draws and 7 losses as a visitor; against 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses in his stadium. In the last match he played, for League I, he lost with Hermannstadt out by (2‑1). In its last 10 home games, Craiova University records 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses.
For this competition, he does not lose 4 games ago.
In the previous phase the U Craiova had to go to the penalties to qualify and saw that there can be no lack of attention in his games. This has shown that you should pay more attention, since any mistake can mean elimination and that is precisely what you want to avoid. In this round you will try to show a better performance than in the previous one and if everything goes as planned you will get the qualification. As he will play in front of his fans, he wants to play with desire and quality, as this can guarantee an advantage. In this match, the best players available will be on the field.
AEK Athens :
The away team plays its first game in this edition of the UEFA Europa League with the intention of winning a positive result as a visitor. This is a team that curiously has been stronger outside than at home, since in the last 30 matches it records 9 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses as a visitor; against 8 wins, 5 draws and 2 losses in his stadium. In the last match he played, for Friendly, he tied with İstanbul at home by (0‑0). In its last 10 away games, AEK Athens has 6 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses. His attack has scored regularly, as he scored goals in 8 of the last 10 games.
AEK’s debut is about to happen and will do everything possible not to be eliminated so soon. Put this, is determined and focused to play well to achieve what he planned. Despite playing away from home he knows the importance of starting with an advantage, so he must show a lot of quality in the field. Therefore, it will try to show all its strength and dedication, since it increases the probability of achieving a favorable result. In this match, the best players available will be on the field.
