Petrocub Hincesti collide with APOEL at the Stadionul Orăşenesci in a Champions League 2nd Round qualification second-leg fixture on Tuesday, 30 July. View our Champions League betting tips for the contest below.
Contents
- 1 Petrocub Hincesti vs APOEL prediction: Margins could be slim in Moldova
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: Sides hard to split
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: Just one previous meeting
- 4 Petrocub Hincesti preview: Hosts to field the same XI?
- 5 APOEL preview: Gallego could shuffle his pack
- 6 Player to watch – Sergiu Platica
Petrocub Hincesti vs APOEL prediction: Margins could be slim in Moldova
Key Stats
- APOEL won last week’s first leg thanks to a first-half penalty kick.
- Each of Petrocub’s last three matches featured under 2.5 goals.
- Petrocub have won each of their last 12 competitive home assignments.
- Petrocub kept a clean sheet in two of their last three fixtures.
Correct score prediction: Petrocub Hincesti 1-0 APOEL
Petrocub Hincesti conceded for the first time in three matches in last week’s first-leg loss to APOEL, though that effort was converted from the penalty spot. The hosts have yet to concede from open play this term, though they have been short on goals themselves, netting just once in three games. Expect a low-scoring clash here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Sides hard to split
- HOME: 6/4 (2.50) – 40%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- AWAY: 17/10 (2.70) – 37%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Petrocub Hincesti conceded just two shots on target in last week’s first leg at APOEL and can consider themselves unlucky to have lost. Back on home soil, they could mount a second-leg comeback and they are keenly priced at 6/4 to win. APOEL meanwhile, have been equipped with a 37% chance of success. For more of our latest Champions League predictions, head on over to our football tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Just one previous meeting
Petrocub’s meeting with APOEL last week was the first-ever encounter between the clubs.
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 23/07/24
Apoel Nicosia
CS Petrocub
Petrocub Hincesti preview: Hosts to field the same XI?
Petrocub took plenty of positives from last week's first leg despite their narrow defeat and they are likely to stick with the same players and tactical set up when they collide with APOEL in Tuesday's crucial return fixture.
Predicted lineup: Smalenea (GK) Bors, Mudrac, Douanla, Jardan, Lungu, Abagna, S Platica, Ambros, M Platica, Puscas
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 29/08/24
L
Ludogorets Razgrad
2
CS Petrocub
1
Moldova Divizia Nationala 25/08/24
W
Dacia Buiucani
0
CS Petrocub
2
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 22/08/24
L
Ludogorets Razgrad
4
CS Petrocub
0
Moldova Divizia Nationala 18/08/24
L
Sheriff Tiraspol
1
CS Petrocub
0
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 13/08/24
D
T.N.S.
0
CS Petrocub
0
APOEL preview: Gallego could shuffle his pack
APOEL manager David Gallego will be fully aware that his team was fortunate to eke out a victory last week and he could make changes to his XI in a bid to improve performance levels in the second leg.
Predicted lineup: Belec (GK), Susic, Petrovic, Cipriano, Quintilla, Ndongala, Tejera, Kostadinov, Donis, Drazic, Marquinhos
Cyprus Division 1 01/09/24
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Ethnikos Achnas
3
Apoel Nicosia
1
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 29/08/24
L
Rigas FS
1
Apoel Nicosia
2
UEFA Europa League Qualifying 22/08/24
L
Rigas FS
2
Apoel Nicosia
1
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 13/08/24
D
Slovan Bratislava
0
Apoel Nicosia
0
UEFA Champions League Qualifying 07/08/24
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Slovan Bratislava
2
Apoel Nicosia
0
Player to watch – Sergiu Platica
Veteran centre-forward Sergiu Platica has been a first-team staple for Petrocub since 2020 and though he is usually a reliable performer, he endured a frustrating outing last week and alongside failing to score, the 33-year-old was carded before being subbed off in the second half.
Petrocub will look to Platica for inspiration
Sergiu Platica has a knack for producing the goods in big games for Petrocub and while he isn’t prolific, he tends to raise his levels for the most important fixtures. The Moldovan international regular will be eager to deliver in a crucial contest again this week.
