Albanian dark horses Egnatia Rrogozhine host Icelandic heavyweights Breidablik in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Qualifying round at Demrozi Stadium on Tuesday, 8 July.
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Egnatia vs Breidablik prediction: Away victory on the horizon
Key Stats
- Egnatia are winless in seven straight home H2Hs across all competitions (D4, L3).
- The hosts have won just two of their previous five competitive outings (D1, L2).
- Breidablik are unbeaten in five straight games (W3, D2).
- Blikar are unbeaten in four of their last five away league trips (W3, D1, L1).
Correct score prediction: Egnatia 1-2 Breidablik
Thanks to a three-match unbeaten run coming into this clash, including their most recent friendly win over Farul Constanta, the reigning Kategoria Superiore champions are likely to be in high spirits at home. The Rrogozhine-based side’s rise to the qualifying stages of Europe’s top-tier tournament has been nothing short of formidable, but they will need to be in their best shape to edge Breidablik, whose superior form of late indicates a tough evening for the Albanians. Halldor Arnason’s visiting outfit have lost just three of their last 10 games, and their five-match unbeaten streak offers hope of success at Demrozi Stadium in the first leg.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Identical expectations
- HOME: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.4%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.7%
- AWAY: 17/10 (2.70) – 37%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Egnatia ended their domestic season unbeaten in two games, but this will be their first competitive encounter in almost a month. Nevertheless, bookmakers have priced the hosts on par with the visitors with 8/5 (2.60) odds. This suggests a 38.4% chance of securing success for Egnatia.
Breidablik would expectedly be the favourites, having won three of their last five matches in the league. Their last defeat dates back to the end of May – they carry 17/10 (2.70) odds to emerge victorious, a 37% probability of returning to Iceland with a triumph.
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Most recent H2Hs: First meeting
The two sides have never met before, adding an element of uncertainty to this UCL first leg. This qualifier will be their first-ever encounter.
Egnatia preview: Can they avoid a loss?
Edlir Tatova’s men look to get off their qualifying campaign on a positive note, as they play with a full-strength squad.
Predicted lineup: Dajsinani (GK), Aliev, Xhemaili, Fanghai, Sota, Lyushkja, Zeynulai, Aleksi, Medeiros, Uika & Bakayoko
Albania Cup 01/05/25
L
FC Dinamo City
2 (5)
FK Egnatia
2 (4)
Albania Championship 27/04/25
L
Teuta Durres
2
FK Egnatia
1
Albania Cup 23/04/25
W
Partizani Tirana
0
FK Egnatia
2
Albania Championship 19/04/25
D
Skenderbeu
0
FK Egnatia
0
Albania Championship 12/04/25
L
Partizani Tirana
1
FK Egnatia
0
Breidablik preview: Momentum on their side
Arsason and co. seek their sixth successive victory across all competitions. They arrive in Rrogozhine with no suspensions or injury concerns on their hands.
Predicted lineup: Einarsson (GK), Joman, Orrason, Margeirsson, Valgeirsson, Steindorsson, Ludviksson, Einarsson, Jonsson, Thorsteinsson & Oumarsson
Europe Friendlies 31/01/25
W
Stjarnan
2
Breidablik
4
Iceland Premier League 27/10/24
W
Vikingur Reykjavik
0
Breidablik
3
Iceland Premier League 19/10/24
W
Stjarnan
1
Breidablik
2
Iceland Premier League 06/10/24
D
Valur Reykjavik
2
Breidablik
2
Iceland Premier League 29/09/24
W
FH Hafnarfjordur
0
Breidablik
1
Player to Watch: Kristofer Kristinsson
Although he fired a blank in the 2-2 draw against Afturelding, Kristinsson remains a natural threat to Egnatia’s pursuit of a fourth straight clean sheet.
The Iceland marksman netted a match-winning hattrick in a 4-1 win over Stjarnan two matches ago.