Sutjeska Niksic vs APOEL Nicosia
The UEFA Champions League qualifying round 2 presents a match between the hosts, who played as host to host APOEL Nicosia at the Kraj Bistrice Stadium. This match also became their first meeting match in history, but it seems like the heavy burden is on Sutjeska’s side because of the difference in the quality of domestic competition between the two teams.
APOEL Nicosia played in the Cyprus league so they did not have to play round 1 like FK Sutjeska Niksic, the hosts themselves were fortunate enough to step into this round because they had previously eliminated the Slovak representative team, Slovan Bratislava after winning through the drama Pinalti. Against Slovan Bratislava, Sutjeska Niksic drew 1-1 both at home and away.
Sutjeska Niksic could be said to have escaped because of luck alone, even though last year was immediately eliminated by Lokomotiv Astana. In the visitors’ camp, APOEL Preparation Nicosia also faced this match they made 4 friendly matches, although 3 of the games were beaten by Rijeka, Rudar, Zilina and the other one they won but at least they won over strong team FC Shaktar Donetsk 1-0. APOEL Nicos
Besides that APOEL Nicosia also in 2017 were able to contest the group phase, APOEL Nicosia at that time met with Real Madrid, Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund. APOEL Nicosia’s experience was far better than FK Sutjeska Niksic who was never able to compete in the qualification, although he benefited from a home most likely APOEL Nicosia still humiliated FK Sujeska Niksic.
Our Prediction: 2
Odds: 1.48