KF Llapi vs Wisla Krakow Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League

Prediction published on 18/07/2024, 02:26  by Devesh Jaganath in Europa League Predictions

Llapi and Wisla Krakow will face off in the second leg of their Europa League first qualifying round tie on Thursday afternoon. The visitors won the first leg 2-0 in Poland last week and are in a commanding position to qualify for the next round where they will take on Rapid Wien. 

The Superleague side found it tough going last week, as they were forced to play much of the match on the back foot, managing just 43% possession and three shots at goal, only one of which was on target. 

That result followed back-to-back pre-season friendly defeats against Tikvesh and Struga and marked the third consecutive match in which Llapi conceded two or more goals. They have not kept a clean sheet in their last five games in all competitions.

At home, Legjendat are much better, though, losing only two of their last 10 competitive matches, one of which was against league winners Ballkani on the last day of the season. 

Meanwhile, Wisla Krakow dominated proceedings right from the off last week and found themselves a goal up just two minutes after the first whistle. Igor Sapala opened the scoring and Angel Rodado secured the victory in the final minute of regulation time. 

That result would have given Wisla a massive boost having ended last season fairly poorly, losing each of their last three games and winning only two of their final 10. It was also the only clean sheet they’ve kept in 13 competitive matches in all competitions. 

On the road, the visitors have four wins, four draws and two losses in their last 10 outings. Wisla will know their opponents will play a much more attacking match here and will have to prioritise a clean sheet.