Valmiera vs Olimpija Prediction and Betting Tips

Valmiera vs Olimpija Prediction and Betting Tips | July 19, 2023

Modified Jul 17, 2023 19:34 GMT

Olimpija Ljubljana will face Valmeira on Wednesday — Olimpija face Valmeira on Wednesday.

Valmiera welcome Olimpija Ljubljana to the Jana Dalinia stadions for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League first qualifying round on Wednesday (July 19).

Olimpija hold the advantage in the tie, claiming a 2-1 home win in the first leg in Slovenia last week. Mustafa Nukic and Rui Pedro scored in either half, while Meissa Diop stepped off the bench to give his side a lifeline in the 87th minute.

Valmiera followed up their continental defeat with a routine 2-0 home win over Super Nove in the Latvian Cup. Ruan Ribeiro and Alioune Ndoye scored first half goals to guide their side to the next round.

They will channel their focus back to Europe as they seek to overturn their deficit. The winner of this tie face Ballkani or Ludogorets in the second qualifying round.

Valmiera vs Olimpija Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

The first-leg clash was the first meeting between the two sides.
Ten of Valmiera's last 13 games have produced less than three goals.
Seven of Olimpija's last eight competitive games have had goals at both ends and also produced at least three goals.
Valmiera are unbeaten in ten home games across competitions, winning seven.
Olimpija are seeking to qualify for the group stage of a European competition for the first time.
Valmiera have not won a game in Europe, having lost five and drawn one of their last six outings.

Valmiera vs Olimpija Prediction

Valmiera's late goal in the first leg gave them a lifeline to hold on to ahead of returning to the comfort of home advantage. Their routine win in the cup last weekend puts them in good stead for the return leg, but they have the odds stacked against them, as they're yet to win a game on the continent.

Olimpija, for their part, have a narrow advantage to protect, and a goal in the second leg will put them closer to qualifying for the next round. The Slovenian side tend to be involved in high-scoring games, so another goalfest could be on the cards.

Although either side could nick a win, the spoils could be shared in a high-scoring stalemate.

Prediction: Valmeira 2-2 Olimpija