Liam Foster - July 18, 2023
Birkirkara vs Maribor Predictions and Free Betting Tips from expert tipsters when they go head-to-head in the UEFA Europa Conference League Qualifiers on Thursday, 20 July 2023.
Birkirkara are set to host Maribor in the second leg of their Conference League Qualification tie at Centenary Stadium. Birkirkara drew 1-1 in the first leg away from home and have had a number of subpar performances recently.
Their opponents, Maribor, have recently had a string of mixed results in cup and friendly games, but they still hope to go on after failing to grab the upper hand at home.
Following the reverse fixture, this will be the sixth time both sides will meet each other. As previously reported, Maribor won 2-1 at home in the first leg last week.
In the five meetings between the two teams. Birkirkara has won zero times, there have been two draws, and Maribor has won five times.
We are counting on Maribor to pull off a win here. They have a fine form heading into this one. They are unbeaten in their last five matches. Further winning two of those matches.
Birkirkara, on the other hand, are currently struggling for form. They haven’t won any of their past three matches. Two of those matches ended in defeats as well.
We expect goals in this match. In three of Birkirkara’s last six matches, there have been more than 2.5 goals scored. Also, four of Maribor’s last six away matches have ended with over 2.5 goals.
By the looks of things, a high-scoring affair is expected this time out.
Both teams have great goal scoring record. The hosts have scored at least two goals in four of their last five home matches. While the visitors have scored eleven goals in their last five matches.
Thus, the chances are quite high for goals to come from either end of the pitch.
Maribor are in great form heading into the match. They are unbeaten in their last five matches. They also have an excellent record against Birkirkara. Furthermore, Birkirkara has had a poor form going into the match.
A victory for Maribor at 1.66 odds will be our main betting pick here considering all the observations.
Furthermore, the both Teams to Score odds of 1.90 look quite attractive. Given both clubs’ strong attacking prowess and recent goal participation at both ends of the pitch.