Petrocub vs APOEL Prediction: Lineups, Team News, Injury And Preview

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Petrocub vs APOEL: Champions League Qualifier Preview

Petrocub vs APOEL Prediction: Petrocub may secure a 1-1 draw against APOEL, but APOEL is likely to advance 2-1 on aggregate after extra time due to their European experience.

The second leg of the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round between FC Petrocub Hîncesti and APOEL Nicosia is set to take place on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 17:00 UTC. The match will be held at Stadionul Orasenesc in Hincesti, Moldova.

Match Preview

Petrocub face an uphill battle as they look to overturn the one-goal deficit from the first leg. The Moldovan champions have been in excellent form at home, winning their last 13 matches and scoring an impressive 59 goals in the process.

APOEL, despite their victory, will be wary of their mixed away form in recent matches. The Cypriot side has won 4, drawn 4, and lost 2 of their last 10 away games across all competitions.

First Leg Recap

In the first leg played on July 23, APOEL secured a narrow 1-0 victory at home thanks to a 37th minute penalty converted by winger Marquinhos. Despite the loss, Petrocub showed promise by maintaining 53% possession and registering 5 shots on target compared to APOEL’s 2.

Predicted Petrocub vs APOEL Lineups

Predicted Petrocub Lineup (3-5-2): Douanla, Jardan, M. Platica, S. Platica, Abagna, Lungu, Ambros, Smalenea, Puscas, Mudrac, Bors.

Predicted APOEL Lineup (4-2-3-1): Donis, Drazic, Cipriano, Susic, Marquinhos, Tejera, Ndongala, Petrovic, Kostadinov, Quintilla, Belec.

Team News and Injuries

Petrocub have no major injury concerns reported. For APOEL, forward Kingsley Sarfo, who was substituted in the second half of the first leg, will be pushing for a start.

Where to Watch

Petrocub vs APOEL Live Streaming and TV Schedule

While broadcast information is limited for many countries, here are the confirmed channels for some top-tier nations:

  • Cyprus: Cablenet Sports 1

For other countries, fans are advised to check their local listings or the official club websites for potential streaming options.

Who Will Win?

Given Petrocub’s strong home record and APOEL’s inconsistent away form, this match could be closely contested. However, APOEL’s experience in European competitions may give them an edge.

Petrocub vs APOEL Prediction: Petrocub 1-1 APOEL (APOEL to advance 2-1 on aggregate after extra time)

Key Stats

  • This is only Petrocub’s third ever Champions League match
  • APOEL have not reached the Champions League group stage since 2017-18
  • Petrocub have scored 59 goals in their last 13 home matches
  • APOEL won the Cypriot First Division last season with 73 points from 36 games

Recent Form (All Competitions)

Petrocub: WLWWWD

APOEL: WWDDDL

Head-to-Head

The first leg encounter was the first-ever meeting between these two sides.

Standings

As this is a qualifying round, there are no relevant league standings to report.

Latest News

Both teams will be focused on progression to the next round of Champions League qualifying. The winner of this tie will move one step closer to reaching the lucrative group stages of Europe’s premier club competition.

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