Banik Ostrava vs Urartu Prediction and Betting Tips | 25th July 2024

Banik Ostrava will play host to Urartu at Mestsky Stadion in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. The hosts appear to be struggling for form while the visitors have been enjoying a purple patch of late.

Banik Ostrava vs Urartu Preview

Banik Ostrava ended in fourth place in the championship playoffs in the 2023–24 Czech First League to earn qualification to the UEFA Conference League. They are entering the competition in the second qualifying round, which also marks their return to Europe since their inspiring Europa League campaign in 2010–11.

Chachaři are not showing any signs of improvement following their struggles of last season. They have managed just two wins in their last 15 matches. They opened their domestic season with a 2-1 defeat against Bohemians 1905 – their fourth setback in five outings. They have won twice in their last five matches at home.

Urartu placed fourth in the Armenian Premier League last season to qualify for the UEFA Conference League. They kicked off their journey in the first qualifying round, defeating Estonian side Tallinna Kalev 4-1 on aggregate to reach the second round. Urartu were knocked out at this stage in the previous edition.

Aryutsner are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions. They have greatly improved following a tough run in the final lap last season when they dropped 13 points in five matches. However, the visitors will need to brush up their away form after losing thrice in five trips.

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Banik Ostrava vs Urartu Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Banik Ostrava have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches in all competitions.
• Banik Ostrava have scored five goals and conceded eight in their last five matches.
• Banik Ostrava boast 12 European matches, winning thrice, drawing thrice and losing six.
• Urartu have played 26 games in European competitions, winning seven, drawing three and losing 26.
• Banik Ostrava have won once and lost four times in their last five matches while Urartu have won thrice and drawn twice. Form Guide: Banik Ostrava – L-W-L-L-L, Urartu – W-W-D-D-W.

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Banik Ostrava vs Urartu Prediction

Banik Ostrava will expect to offset their weak form with home support but the visitors may be unfazed by the crowd.

Urartu have the momentum but must play with discipline to avoid the blunders from their previous away meetings.

Urartu come into the game as the favorites based on form.

Prediction: Baník Ostrava 1-2 Urartu

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Baník Ostrava vs Urartu Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Urartu to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Urartu to score first – Yes

Tip 4: Baník Ostrava to score - Yes