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APOEL vs Astana: Conference League match forecast
APOEL has made a series of three victories in a row in the Conference League and on December 19 at home will clearly be betting on another victory. Will Astana be able to thwart the Cypriots' plans today? We recommend that you read our forecast and choose the exact bets
Command Analysis
APOEL Nicosia
CyprusCurrent form
APOEL did not have the best start to the Conference League. In two rounds, the Cypriots tied with Shamrock Rovers (1:1) and lost to Borac (0:1). After these failures, the team was transformed and won three matches in a row. Separately, it is worth noting the victory over Fiorentina on their home field with a score of 2:1. In the last round, Manolo Jimenez charges had no problems with Noah (3:1) away. With 10 points, APOEL approaches the final round in tenth place in the table, and a victory today can help them finish in the coveted top eight.
Disqualifications and injuries
Sarfo and Marquinhos will not play due to injuries.
Interesting trends for betting
- In three of the last four matches of the Cypriots, there was a bet on the exchange of goals scored
- More than two goals have been scored in three of the team previous five matches
Estimated line-up: Belets – Petrovic, Susic, Quintilja, Chebake, Laifis – Tejera, Satsias, Kostadinov – El-Arabi, Donis.
FC Astana
KazakhstanCurrent form
Astana has earned four points in five rounds of the Conference League and is in 28th place in the standings. There is a chance to reach the playoffs, but to do this today it is necessary not only to win themselves, but also to hope for the loss of points by competitors. Grigory Babayan team won their only victory in the opening round at home against Backa Topola (1:0). In the last round on their home field, Astana could not do anything against Chelsea (1:3). It should be noted that the representative of Kazakhstan in the Conference League has shown itself to be weak in attack, having scored only three goals.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team has no problems with its composition.
Interesting trends for betting
- In three of Astana last five matches in all tournaments there was no exchange of goals scored
- In only one of the five previous matches did Astana lose in the opening 45 minutes
- Astana have suffered defeats in their previous three away games in the Conference League
Estimated lineup: Chondric - Bartolec, Kazukolovas, Kalajica, Vorogovsky - Grispi, Osei, Kuat - Tomasov, Joffrey, Kamara.
Trends
Bet APOEL will score in the first half
In the last three matches, APOEL scored goals in the opening 45 minutes
1.62Bet Total first half under 1.5 goals
In three of Astana previous five matches, no more than one goal was scored in the first half
1.40Bet Exact score 2:0
Astana last four away defeats have been with a "dry" score
6.10Tip and bets
APOEL deservedly receives the status of favorite from bookmakers. The Cypriots play at home, have won three matches in a row in the Conference League, and even beat Fiorentina on their home field. Astana was unable to score a single point away, has not scored a single goal against their opponents, and has significant problems with creating and converting chances. We think the hosts will have no problems with getting three points today.
Our prediction is APOEL with Asian handicap (-1) at odds of 1.70
Bet on total
In five rounds, Astana scored only three goals, and did not score at all away. APOEL plays reliably in defense on its home field and is unlikely to allow its opponent to score even one goal.
Second bet - Astana will not score with odds of 1.87
Bet on the first half
On its home field, APOEL will clearly try to seize the advantage from the first minutes and create a decent lead. Considering Astana far from successful play, we think the hosts will be able to win in the opening 45 minutes.
Prediction - APOEL will win in the first half with odds of 1.86
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