Maribor will be hosting Djurgarden in the second leg of their tie in the final round of the Conference League playoffs on Thursday, August 29.
Will Maribor take the home-court advantage to secure a win and a spot in the group stages or can Djurgarden defend their one-goal lead from the first leg in Sweden?
Read our Maribor vs Djurgarden prediction to learn more about this game and check out our other Europa Conference League betting tips.
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Maribor vs Djurgarden prediction: A clash which could go either way
Key stats
- Maribor have gone under in 2.5 total goals in their last four matches in a row.
- Djurgarden have failed to win in two of their last three away games.
- Maribor drew in two of their last three games.
Correct score prediction: Maribor 1-1 Djurgarden
A draw seems to be a reasonable outcome looking at the form both sides are in, but we also see both teams scoring this time around, unlike in the first leg in Sweden.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies without a clear favourite
- HOME: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.50%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.30%
- AWAY:8/5 (2.60) – 38.50%
According to these Maribor vs Djurgarden odds, the bookies don't see any of these teams as the expected winners in the second match, which is understandable given how close their first duel was.
On top of that, Maribor have the advantage of playing at home, but they've been struggling to find their best form recently, while Djurgarden have been inconsistent this season.
So, if you liked our predictions for this duel, take a good look at our extensive free betting tips page for all the midweek fixtures.
Most recent H2Hs: Only their second meeting ever
It will be a second-ever meeting between these two clubs, with their first meeting being the first leg from a week ago in Sweden that ended in a 1-0 win for Djurgarden.
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 22/08/24
Djurgarden
NK Maribor
Maribor preview: Looking for a home win and a spot in the group stage
While Maribor have lost in Sweden to Djurgarden in the first leg, they only have a one-goal deficit and that's something that they can make up for in Ljubljana. However, Maribor are without a win in their last four matches in all competitions, so they'll have to perform at a much higher level than they did recently to beat Djurgarden.
Predicted lineup: Jug (GK), Milec, Karic, Vidmar, Sirvys, J. Repas, Z. Repas, Bozic, Ilicic, Barisic & Beugre
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 29/08/24
L
Djurgarden
1
NK Maribor
0
Slovenia Prva Liga 25/08/24
D
Olimpija Ljubljana
1
NK Maribor
1
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 22/08/24
L
Djurgarden
1
NK Maribor
0
Slovenia Prva Liga 18/08/24
D
NK Radomlje
1
NK Maribor
1
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 15/08/24
W
Vojvodina
1
NK Maribor
0
Djurgarden preview: Hoping to defend their advantage
A win over Maribor in the first leg puts Djurgarden close to making the Conference League group stage, but the rematch is in Ljubljana, so there's still a lot of work to do. Djurgarden are in good form heading into this game, with three wins in their previous four matches across the board.
Predicted lineup: Safqvist (GK), Kosugi, Danielson, Tenho, Stahl, Sabovic, Schuller, Wikheim, Gulliksen, Fallenius & Hummet
Sweden Allsvenskan 01/09/24
L
Malmo FF
4
Djurgarden
0
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 29/08/24
W
NK Maribor
0
Djurgarden
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 25/08/24
W
Sirius
0
Djurgarden
1
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 22/08/24
W
NK Maribor
0
Djurgarden
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 18/08/24
L
AIK
2
Djurgarden
0
Player to watch: Deniz Hummet
With three goals in the qualifiers for Europa Conference League, the 27-year-old forward has been the key player on the offensive end for Djurgarden and he's our player to watch against Maribor as well.
