Llapi will take on Wisla Krakow on Thursday, 18 July in the second leg of their Europa League first qualifying round tie.
Wisla Krakow head to Kosovo on Thursday with a handy 2-0 advantage after a commanding performance in the first leg but Llapi will still believe they are in with a chance of turning things around.
As part of our latest round of Europa League predictions, check out our Llapi vs Wisla Krakow prediction below.
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Llapi vs Wisla Krakow prediction: The hosts to win on the night
Key stats
- Llapi have won five of their last seven competitive matches.
- Wisla Krakow have recorded just one win in all competitions since winning the Polish Cup at the beginning of May.
- Three out of Wisla Krakow's last four matches have seen at least three goals scored.
Correct score prediction: Llapi 2-1 Wisla Krakow
Despite Wisla Krakow being a far bigger club than Llapi, the fortunes of the two clubs last season indicate that the Kosovan side have more than enough quality to topple them. Llapi finished second in their domestic league last season whereas Wisla Krakow finished in 10th, only qualifying for Europa League qualifying courtesy of their Polish Cup triumph.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Wisla are backed to win again
- HOME: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- AWAY: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Llapi vs Wisla Krakow odds indicate that there is fantastic value on our prediction of a home win given that they have been priced as the underdogs for this fixture by Betfred. Wisla Krakow go into the match as favourites at 23/20, but given they don't even need to win on the night, these odds seem a little short.
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Llapi vs Wisla Krakow: European history
Wisla Krakow have a far richer European history than their opponents. They first played in European competition back in 1967 when they competed in the Cup Winners' Cup. Their best-ever performance came in 1978/79 when they reached the quarter-finals of the European Cup.
Llapi, meanwhile, have only recently started competing in Europe. They have competed in Europa Conference League qualifying twice before but are yet to win a match, never mind a tie.
Llapi preview: Chasing history
Llapi have become a force in Kosovan football over the past couple of years and finished as runners-up in their domestic league last season. They are chasing history on Thursday as they look to record their first-ever victory in Europe.
Predicted lineup: Avdyli (GK), Rama, Krasniqim Ahmeti, Vokrri, Useini, Baftiu, Blakqori, Ramadani, Namani & Januzi
Wisla Krakow preview: Rolling back the years
Wisla Krakow were one of the biggest teams in Poland during the 1970s and 80s but they have since lipped down the pecking order back home. Their Polish Cup final triumph last season has earned them another crack at European football and they won't want it to end in July.
Predicted lineup: Chichkan (GK), Jaroch, Uryga, Colley, Mikulec, Sapala, Bellapart, Perez, Gogol, Sukiennicki & Rodado
Player to watch: Ahmed Januzi
If Llapi are looking for an experienced head to carry them over the line here then they won't need to look far. At the age of 36, Ahmed Januzi is enjoying is third stint at the club but carrying them through to a Europa League victory would be his biggest accomplishment.
Januzi scored eight goals in his nine appearances for the club last season, proving that he is still more than capable of scoring goals at this level.
