Alashkert
- It's Alashkert who have it all to lose on Thursday as they are the slight favorites at 2.05, as opposed to Elimai FC's 3.07 or the tie at 3.38.
- Vahe Gevorgyan's Alashkert are a well-disciplined, shape-first team that control games by maintaining a compact, cohesive unit, slowing the pace of the game and suffocating opponents.
Elimai FC
- Elimai FC are a more direct, vertical team, they transition quickly and are more willing to gamble, which could lead to an interesting game of control against verticality.
- Elimai FC have won 3 of their last 5, but have also lost 2 of their last 5.
Head-to-Head
Alashkert have conceded in this qualification campaign , Elimai FC have scored on the road in the same competition.
Key Players
Elimai FC are potent up top, with Roman Murtazaev their sharpest edge, 3 goals in their last 5 , from a total of 8 scored in that time.
Betting Insights
- Under 2.5 goals at 1.74 looks like a smart bet in what could be a cagey battle.
- Alashkert have scored 1.60 goals per match in their home games across all current competitions, while conceding just 0.60 per match.
- Elimai FC are averaging 1.60 away from home.
Prediction
- We think Alashkert should be able to nick this or at least avoid defeat on Thursday.
- Expect a tight first-leg at the Football Academy Stadium in Armenia, with goals likely limited.
