Caernarfon host Legia Warsaw at the Nantporth Stadium in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday (August 1). The hosts face an uphill battle trying to overturn a huge 6-0 first-leg deficit.
Caernarfon conceded six unanswered goals at the Polish Army Stadium in Warsaw after a promising start. Marc Gaul bagged a hat-trick, with Ryoya Morishita, Blaz Kramer and Goncalves also scoring.
The Canaries face a mission impossible as they seek to overturn the huge deficit. In their push for goals, they could expose themselves to counterattacks from Legia. Legia will be all too happy to sit back and hit on the break, as they have the third qualifying round in sight following their comfortable win in the first leg
Wojskowi opened their domestic campaign at home with a 1-0 win over Zagłębie Lubin last week. They won 1-0 at Korona Kielce on matchday two of the Ekstraklasa, their first trip since May. Their away record is quite impressive, with no defeats in their last five outings.
Caernarfon vs Legia Warsaw Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Caernarfon have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five home games.
- The hosts had a five-game winning streak before slumping to a 6-0 defeat to Legia.
- Caernarfon are playing their first season in a European competition, playing just three matches.
- Legia have won four times and drawn once in their last five road outings.
- Caernarfon have won four times and lost once in their last five matches, while Legia have won four times and drawn once in the same period.
- Form Guide: Caernarfon – L-W-W-W-W; Legia – W-W-W-D-W.
Caernarfon vs Legia Prediction
Caernarfon will have home advantage, and things could look promising if they score early, but they must prevent the visitors from adding insult to injury.
Legia, though, are expected to win the tie, thanks to their rousing win in the first leg. Caernarfon could take the win at home but fall short of overturning the aggregate deficit.
Prediction: Caernarfon 2-1 Legia Warsaw
Caernarfon vs Legia Warsaw Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Caernarfon
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Caernarfon to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Legia to score - Yes