LiontipsAstana vs Bačka Topola: Predictions and Betting Odds for the Conference League Match on October 3, 2024
Command Analysis
Current Form
In the current Kazakhstan Championship, the capital city team is displaying lackluster results. Astana has accumulated only 31 points from 18 matches, trailing the leader, Elym, by six points with two games in hand. While the team still has a chance for success in the national league, they need to give their all and avoid dropping points. In the last round, the club played to a 1-1 draw with Zhenis and previously advanced to the final of the Kazakhstan League Cup.
In the qualifying finals of the Conference League, the Kazakhs faced Brann. In the first leg in Norway, the team suffered a deserved 0-2 defeat, but in the home match, they dominated their opponent with a 3-0 win, thereby securing a place in the main stage. Let's see how Grigory Babayan's squad performs in their opening match of the third most prestigious European tournament.
Disqualifications and Injuries
The team currently has no issues with its lineup.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Astana is unbeaten in their last seven games across all competitions (five wins and two draws)
- In European competitions, the team averages four yellow cards per match
Projected Lineup: Chondrich, Bartolec, Kazukolovas, Kalaitza, Vorogovsky, Griski, Kuat, Ebbong, Thomasov, Chenedu, Kamara.
Current Form
Given the current performance of Oliver Reitala's squad, securing a victory against the Kazakh team will be a challenge. The club commenced its Europa League campaign facing Maccabi Tel Aviv in the final stage. In the first match held in Hungary, Bačka Topola suffered a heavy defeat (0-3), and in the home fixture, the loss was even more significant at 1-5. Consequently, the team moved onto the main stage of the Conference League.
The start of the season in the national league has also been underwhelming. After nine rounds, the team has recorded four losses, the same number of wins, and one draw. In the latest round, they overcame Čukarički with a score of 2-1. This brings their total to twelve points, placing them eighth in the standings.
Disqualifications and Injuries
Swilar will miss the match due to injury.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Bačka Topola has yet to secure a win in European competitions this season
- The club has achieved only two victories in their last seven matches
Expected Line-Up: Ilić, Jovanović, Đorđević, Stevanović, Petrović, Jovanović, Jaković, Radin, Stanić, Čirković, Lazetić.
Trends
Bet Exact Score 1:0
In 1 of the last 5 matches, this score was recorded for Astana
7.00Bet 1st Half: Draw
In the last three home matches, the first half ended in a draw
2.20Bet 2nd Half: Astana Win
In 2 of the last 5 matches, the capital team won in the second half
2.03Tip and bets
The hosts have dropped just one match in European competitions, with that loss coming against Brann. The team will approach this game with utmost caution and strong motivation. Astana has shown solid form, remaining unbeaten in their last seven matches, while Backa Topola has struggled on the road. We believe the home team will secure their first victory in the group stage.
Prediction - Astana to win at odds of 1.73
Bet on Team Goals
We can expect both teams in today’s match to play cautiously and aim to keep their goals intact. In the last two European fixtures of the home team, there was a lack of goals, and we believe this match will also see both clubs fail to score.
Prediction - both teams to score no goals with odds of 1.88
Bet on Total Goals
The teams are looking for a more productive game, and at home, Astana can control the game and possibly limit goal chances. In the last two matches of the Kazakh team, fewer than three goals were scored, and we think a goalfest is unlikely.
Prediction - total goals under 2.5 with odds of 1.92
