Our prediction for this Europa Conference League match:
Zrinjski
Match Time & Date:
29/08/2024
20:00
Prediction: 1-0
Guimaraes
Guimaraes will look to clinch their spot in the Europa Conference League group stages when they face Zrinjski at Stadion pod Bijelim Brijegom on Thursday evening. Guimaraes rolled over Zrinjski 3-0 in Portugal, but boss Rui Borges must warn his men against complacency. Even though there are no fresh injury concerns in the home team, Venezuela defender Mikel Villanueva should be recalled to the starting XI.
Mario Ivankovic’s men will have a mountain to climb in the second leg as they need to overcome a three-goal deficit. Anyhow, home win should be considered as Guimaraes are with one foot in the group stages. Zrinjski midfielder Josip Corluka remains in the recovery room, while Ivan Posavec is a major doubt and the 26-year-old will be assessed ahead of the kick-off. Bosnia and Herzegovina forward Nardin Mulahusejnovic is widely expected to lead the line for the hosts.
Highlighted Team (Guimaraes):
Vitoria Guimaraes have always been in the shadow of famous Portuguese sides Porto, Benfica and Sporting, but over the years they have established themselves as a top-table side in the Primeira Liga. Os Vimaranenses did well to win Taca de Portugal in the 2012/2013 season, wi the team beating Benfica in the final of the domestic cup.
Vitoria Guimaraes finished the 2016/2017 Primeira Liga campaign in fourth place in the standings and, as a result, they booked their place in the Europa League qualifiers. The Portuguese side will face the likes of Salzburg, Konyaspor and Olympic Marseille in Group I and they are seen as underdogs in their group. Vitoria Guimaraes welcome their rivals at Estadio D. Alfonso Henriques and the venue can hold up to 30.000 spectators.
Os Vimaranenses play their home games in white shirts and white shorts, whilst they wear black when playing on the road. Their neighbours Braga are considered Guimaraes’ fiercest rivals and the two teams face each other in the derby of Minho Province.
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