Lech Poznan vs Valmiera
27 August 2000hrs
Football – Europe – Europa League
Pick Lech Poznan win to nil
Bookmaker bet365
Odds: 1.53 odds taken 0401 GMT, Wednesday 26 August
Thursday evening also brings us the 1st qualifying round of this season’s Europa League and the next preview features the clash between Lech Poznan and Valmiera as the betting tips continue at the INEA stadion.
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Lech Poznan Preview – Can Lech Poznan bounce back in EL?
An opening day 2-1 defeat away from home at Zaglebie Lubin in the weekend’s Polish Ekstraklasa action saw Lech Poznan off to a losing start in their new Polish top flight campaign but they have a chance to redeem themselves and progress in the Europa League when they entertain Latvian outfit, Valmiera, at their INEA stadion on Thursday night.
Lech Poznan enjoyed a solid campaign in last season’s Ekstraklasa as the hosts finished runners-up to title-winners, Legia Warsaw, but they were just three points shy of securing a domestic title, so the home side will be confident that they can continue their solid form at home here.
Lech Poznan suffered just two defeats out of their last 13 home matches overall in all competitions, while home form in the Europa League has seen just one defeat from their previous six ties on home turf.
Valmiera Preview – Can Valmiera continue momentum?
Thursday’s visitors, Valmiera, bring a five-match unbeaten run into this 1st qualifying round tie against Lech Poznan which includes winning four of these last five matches in the Latvian Virsliga with victories over Ventspils, Tukums, Spartaks Jurmala and Jelgava.
Valmiera have also suffered just one defeat out of their last seven matches on their ravels in all competitions which will give them confidence heading into their first ever tie in the Europa League, but even so, Valmiera face a mountain to climb against the experienced and superior outfit, Lech Poznan.
Without any previous pedigree at this level, Valmiera look set for a fall in Poland on Thursday night.
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Lech Poznan vs Valmiera
Key Facts – Lech Poznan vs Valmiera Tip
- Lech Poznan have lost just 1 of their previous 6 Europa League ties at home
- Lech Poznan have kept 6 clean sheets in their last 13 matches at home overall
- This will be Valmiera’s first ever tie in the Europa League
Lech Poznan look set to progress to the next round and may also keep a clean sheet into the bargain too.
The best betting odds for Lech Poznan vs Valmiera
Lech Poznan to win: 1.06 at bet365
Draw: 10.00 at bet365
Valmiera to win: 23.00 at bet365
