The second leg of the Europa League second-round qualifying match between Trabzonspor and MFK Ruzomberok promises to be an exciting encounter.
With Trabzonspor holding a 2-0 lead from the first leg, they are in a commanding position to advance to the next round. Here’s a comprehensive look at the teams, their current form, and predictions for the upcoming match.
Team Form
Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor enters this match with confidence, having secured a 2-0 victory in the first leg against Ruzomberok.
This win was marked by a strong performance from their key players, including former Aston Villa attacker Trezeguet, who scored the opening goal, and Bosnian playmaker Edin Visca.
The team has shown solid form in their recent games, winning five out of their last six competitive matches.
This strong domestic and European form positions them well to progress further in the tournament.
MFK Ruzomberok
On the other hand, Ruzomberok faces an uphill battle to overturn the 2-0 deficit. Despite a commendable 5-2 victory against Tobol in their opening Europa League fixture, their recent performances have been less convincing.
They suffered a narrow 1-0 loss in the return leg against Tobol and have managed only one win in their last seven competitive fixtures, including a 1-1 draw with Dukla Banska Bystrica in their Slovak Super League opener.
Historically, Ruzomberok has struggled in European competitions, often exiting in the early qualifying rounds.
Team News
Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor will be without new defensive signing Stefan Savic, who was not included in the Europa League qualifying squad.
However, other key players like John Lundstram and Denis Dragus are expected to feature.
Lundstram played the full 90 minutes in the first leg, and despite a lackluster performance, Dragus is likely to retain his spot in the starting lineup.
Ruzomberok
Ruzomberok’s squad remains relatively healthy, with the only notable absence being left-back Alexander Selecky due to an unspecified injury.
Manager Ondrej Smetana may consider changes in the attack, given the underwhelming performances of Marian Chobot and Kristof Domonkos, who were substituted early in their recent matches.
Prediction
Given Trabzonspor’s solid form and the advantage of playing at home, they are favourites to win this match and advance to the third qualifying round.
Ruzomberok’s lack of attacking prowess and inconsistent form further tilt the odds in favor of the Turkish side.
Our Prediction: Trabzonspor 2-0 Ruzomberok (Trabzonspor win 4-0 on aggregate)
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