Larne conceded just 1 goal in the first leg, and that came from a penalty. They will try to fight back, and I think extra time is possible; then, on home ground, they may win the penalty shootout. HJK will have a tough time.
After a 2:0 away defeat, Ludogorets will have to come from behind, and I think they will manage to win. The question is how many they will score and how many they will concede. I have no doubt about the victory, so I am choosing the W1 bet by 1–2 goals.
In my opinion, the team from the Faroe Islands has no chance here; the Hungarians should comfortably go through after winning by 2–3 goals. It will of course be somewhat difficult by 3, but they can manage by 2. We may not see any goals from Klaksvik at all.
In the first game, Slovan Bratislava failed to win despite having home-field advantage and even managed to receive a red card. I am completely unfamiliar with Hesperange and cannot say whether they will qualify or not, but I roughly expect them to be able to hold a draw over 90 minutes.
How could the Irish team have played so badly at home in the first game? The score could have been 0:2 or 0:3 in favor of the Icelanders. In my opinion, the Irish can achieve no more than a draw; the Icelanders are clear favorites and can quite possibly win the second match.
BATE, with a favorable draw result after the first match, will host Partizani. BATE is unlikely to win by more than 1 goal, and a draw is also likely, so I consider BATE winning by 1 goal or a draw to be the most optimal bet.
Although Sheriff Tiraspol lost the first match, it was only by 1 goal. They will have chances to win at home, while I think the hosts may park the bus to protect the score, and the goal difference may not exceed 1 goal. A draw is also possible; my pick is W1 by 1 goal or a draw.
Zalgiris played an excellent first match, but the situation is different now because they are playing away. There were problems with finishing in the first game; now they have no right to make a mistake and must settle it within 90 minutes. Taking the game to 120 minutes or a penalty shootout makes ... Show more