Our prediction for this Europa Conference League match:
Hunedoara
Match Time & Date:
08/08/2024
20:00
Prediction: 1-1
FC Astana
Stadionul Municipal will host Thursday’s Conference League game between Hunedoara and FC Astana, the two teams who meet for the first time in European competitions. Hunedoara failed to shock Croatian side Rijeka in the Europa League qualifiers, but they are surely capable of matching FC Astana in Sibiu. Denis Hrezdac has overcome his minor injury, while experienced forward Sergiu Bus serves a one-game ban.
The Kazakhs, on the other hand, eliminated Milsami thanks to Marin Tomasov’s goal, but beating Hunedoara in Romania is easier said than done. Taking everything into account, we believe that there is a big value in betting on draw. Albania midfielder is widely expected to return to Astana’s starting XI after scoring as a substitute in a 2-1 win over Turan in the last league match. Belarus international Maks Ebong should be recalled to the starting eleven as well.
Highlighted Team (FC Astana):
Astana are a professional football club based in Astana, Kazakhstan. The Blue and Yellows were founded in 2009 and five years later they won their first Kazakhstan Premier League trophy. Astana managed to defend their title in 2015, with the team finishing the season just one point clear of Kairat in the standings.
The Kazakhs participated in the Champions League group stages in the 2015/2016 season, but they failed to record a win in the elite competition. However, it has to be noted that they managed to hold star-studded Atletico Madrid to a goalless draw in front of home fans. Astana play their home games at Astana Arena and the capacity of the venue is 30 244.
The stadium was opened on 3 July, 2009 and the construction cost $185 million. Astana’s home kits are yellow with blue strips and they play their away games in navy-blue kits. The team recorded their biggest win on 19 June, 2011 when they outclassed Kairat 6-1 in the Kazakhstan Premier League.
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